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Does anyone know about Salyans?

SkagSig40

SkagSig40

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I bought a Super Salyan a few weeks back. I really like it, it's a monster! Does anyone know the history behind this khukuri? Are the smaller blades (12-15inch) as heavy bladed as the Ang Khola's. I really like the shape of the Salyan and I think mt next khuk will be a 15 inch model,(a little more user friendly then Mr.SS)!!!

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Chris B.
 
It kind of reminds me of an AK without the flat spots on the blade(what are those anyway?) Are they(15incher) built for heavy work or more towards a weapone?

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Chris B.
 
I know that I love my 22" salayan. I put it right on par with the GRS. Bura did both my GRS and my Salayan.

Good knives made by a good man.
 
I thought the khukuri on top of the forum page was a salyan. The cho looks like my SS Cho. Uncle Bill, how thick is a 15 inch salyan blade?

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Chris B.
 
I'm getting married in 19 days so as soon as things calm down I'll order a 15 incher! How much will it cost? I'll probibly pre pay for it. Thanks!!!

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Chris B.
 
I think the Salyan's history went like this:

Bill had the Salyan model on his website and it was latter used as a logo for this forum.

There was interest in the Salyan but most people wanted an 18" model.

A 18" model was designed but somehow was interpreted as an 800 LB model by the Kami. This was corrected but made for an interesting discussion.

A few 18" models trickled in. They were in a word "Stubby" and heavier than expected. I think this is due to the influence of Sher (not the well preserved singer).

Mine came out at 5.65 LB. It can easily smash through 2x2's in a single blow.

My memory may be a bit foggy.

I think the flat sections you are refering to in the Ang Khola make up the reinforced spine.

Will
 
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