Does Pala & UB still think that....

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does Pala still think that the Gelbu Special is the best all around khuk?

does UB still think that the WWII is the best all around Khuk?

just wondering if they still feel this way with all the newer khuks being offered. It seems to me that the praises for the Chitlangi keep growing more and more.

next khuk for me: Chitlangi, WWII (loved the one I got my friend now I want one :( ), or GS

and I cant really make up my mind... seems UB likes the WWII, seems Pala likes the GS and it seems that many forumnites consider the Chitlangi the best overall... so i wanted know if UB and Pala still feel the same way bout the WWII and the GS respectively.

please advise
 
...to know which is for you. I'm sure if I'd made it to the last Reno Khuk konvention, I woulda pikced up and fondled jest about every blade possible, and woulda come away with a few I might not have expected to.

The AKs can certainly take abuse and chop about anything, but aren't great for light grass or brush clearing like the GS or Chit.

The GS and Chit look like weaponized khuks to me. The WWII is obviously an all around performer, obviously weaponized for--well, WWII.

Keith
 
I know that Uncle Bill likes the WWII and Pala the GS. Pala having esperience with the ghurkas should really know what is a the one to take to war. I have to agree with Rusty about the 16.5" WWII. I have both and they are heavy blades made by Kumar. Less than a half inch diference in the two blades. Most of the length of the 18" is in the handle. Even though the blade is heavy the 16.5" doesn't feel heavy and at night going out to see what the dogs are raising cane about, that knife gives a guy a feeling of confidence that not too many pieces of equipment can give a guy. I do get that feeling from the 18" Sirupati. I guess I haven't had the GS long enough to build up the conidence factor too high yet. This is my second 18" Siru. and I've used them quite a bit and know what it can do. For a slim line blade it is a work horse and a half. It has never let me down.

I just don't have any complaints about any HI blade that I have. And the Duck is full of something, saying the 12" knives ar not khuks. In the morning it goes a bit like this. Shirt, Trousers, boots, and 12" AK, and Leatherman Super Tool. It very seldom gets out of that order either.
 
I might have to give the 18" Sirupati a try, Pappy. I'm also glad someone else notices the difference in the 16.5" and 18" WW2's.

The dilemma I'm in is I have a Wood handled Sher 18" WW2 and a Horn handled Bura 18" WW2. They don't have the perfect feeling of the 16.5" but they're still too dang close to send back or sell.

Matter of fact, they're in arms reach to my left on top of my computer case. On my right side sits a box with a dozen 41 mag speedloaders and a Model 58 Smith. I keep putting them back in the spare bedroom, and next time I look they're back next to the computer. Like a dog sneaking in and lying down next to you. Ever notice that happening with your guns and knives? ( Other than during a good horror movie. )
 
I gave my friend a horn handle Bura WWII 16.5

I loved it so much i was so tempted to give him my AK chiruwa instead... the 16.5 WWII was amazing.. i dint think it was too heavy for carrying at all (im 5'10 170 pounds)... whereas the AK chiruwa is way too heavy to carry with full gear in the field.

i love the WWII 16.5 (had to give it away to my marine friend) but i think just for the sake of curiosity im gona order a GS instead.

BTW as a side note... HI knives are expensive and it seems that many people love giving them away to frinds as gifts... i started doing that too. hehe...
 
ty for the confirmation... it woulda sucked if the day after i order one you post something changing your mind ;)

18 GS or 16.5 WWII or 18 GS.... i know in the long run improbably gonna get both anyways :P
 
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