From one extreme to the other.

[Spectre]

I have noticed a surprising number of 15" BGRS kuks lately, but I ain't complaining.

 

[Astrodada]

Yes I have noticed too. Very tempted to buy one if not I'd have a 15" 18oz by bura allready. just love the look of the new BGRS. 15" 17oz.

That's got me to another question. What does the nepolese use in reallife for so many daily choas . Heavy choppers or ones that's usable by kids and women too ?

 

[hdwrlover]

I'm with Yvsa in that we must never lose sight of the prime use khuk- those wonderul blades of roughly 16.5" to 19" and between 27 and 30 ounces in weight.

IF we have to pay more for increased shipping in today's market that is just the way it will be.

munk

I vote with Yvsa and Munk for khuks in the above range as all around khuks. The one carved chiruwa handled YCS at 18" and 33 ozs. is the best balanced 18" khuks I own, however. Hope to see more of these.

 

[Kismet]

originally posted in NEPAL NEWS INQUIRER



"Kamis arrested in assault on congenial psychic."

Detainees report they were instructed to conduct the assault by Cherokee Indian in the Americas--"a man of great power."


Investigations continue.

 

[Svashtar]

I think HI has gone in the right direction. I wasn't here but do have a few of the older models, and have to say that I feel that some of them were way to heavy. I mean, a 3-4 lb. AK in the 20" range? That is just too heavy. I think I mentioned that I have a 26.5" chiruwa AK that is 73 oz. for some reason, when about 45 oz. would be plenty and still wear you out in no time.

Since I have been here though over the past couple of year those overweight models have not been seen, and in fact everything seems to have dropped a few ounces, mostly for the better I think. A couple of the other mfrs. go for lighter blades every time which do have their place, but for all around chopping and hard use I have to agree that for me, 17-18" and about 27-28 oz. seems to be the ideal for a whole bunch of models.

Norm

 

[Yvsa]

I think HI has gone in the right direction. I wasn't here but do have a few of the older models, and have to say that I feel that some of them were way to heavy. I mean, a 3-4 lb. AK in the 20" range? That is just too heavy.

A couple of the other mfrs. go for lighter blades every time which do have their place, but for all around chopping and hard use I have to agree that for me, 17-18" and about 27-28 oz. seems to be the ideal for a whole bunch of models.

Norm

I wasn't speaking in a disparagingly way when I started this thread, just making an observance.
I also appreciate the lighter blades.:thumbup:
Norm has once again confirmed what I meant when I said, "From one extreme to the other."

When making handmade objects there is bound to be quite a variation at times and we have long bemoaned the overly heavy blades that the kamis always used to produce so seeing some lighter blades is a refreshing experience.

However as with all things there is an optimum weight and size for a specific use. The Pen Knife that has won so many accolades serves its purpose well according to many but is neither particularly appealing nor would it be particularly useful for me.
The khukuri is a very unique knife that comes in many styles and configurations so that almost everyone can find one that will serve the purpose they are looking for a knife to fulfill.

For me a khukuri should be a multiple purpose knife and I find that the 16-1/2" to 18" lengths in a 28 ounce weight to serve the most purposes for me personally and I believe that this weight and size range is the best for the largest amount of folks, call it a common average if you will.

In the five and a half years I've been on this forum and with the countless khukuris I have purchased I have been searching for the one perfect khukuri for me.
My BGRS will always be a favorite as it came very close to what I consider the perfect khukuri to be.
My 21"+ Chitlangi will also always be a favorite
as well because it is just a damned fine blade but falls more under a sword definition than a khukuri in my opinion.
I've came to the conclusion that there will never be the "One Perfect Khukuri" but the 17" Foxy Folly is very close.
As I continue to improve healthwise and garner my strength back to what it once was I'm just pretty sure my 17" 31 ounce Foxy Folly will fill the bill as an all around multiple purpose khukuri.
If worse comes to worse I'll drill some lightening holes along the spine to get it closer to the 28 ounce weight.
I think it was John Powell that once posted a pic of a khukuri with graduated holes along the spine, absolutely beautiful.:thumbup:
Perhaps its owner thought it just a might heavy as well.

 

[munk]

18 and 28 are the numbers I found after cutting a lot of wood, and hiking around carrying khuks.
I don't think these numbers are 'individual' by much. I think this is the sweet spot, the zenith, the most pluck for buck with the design and our physical universe.



munk

 

[Triquetra]

I think there must be a conspiracy going on. I want one of the lighter knives but I decided to weigh my 15" Khuks tonight with the exception of my Siru's to get a little comparison on weight. These have been bought over a period of several years. They were:
15" BAS by Durba
15" Chiruwa Horn AK by Bura
15" Wood by RR
None of them feel the same. 15" by Bura is the lightest, quickest feeling with the thinnest blade and my favorite.
15" BAS I love and has the most comfortable handle I own but the blade is thicker that the other 2. Feel is kind of in between the other 2.
15" Wood Ak feels heavy and is what I would probably use to chop and split wood.
To my surprise each one of them weighed in at 21 oz. I don't know if this is considered light, heavy, or in between but I think that it just goes to show that how a Khuk is made, such as balance, handle, etc., means as much as far as feel and performance as the actual weight.

 

[SASSAS]

I've become really fond of the 16/16.5" length. I'd really like one around 16-16.5" and 32-33 oz. with the right balance.

I think a lot of what is perfect is based upon body size. I'm 5'6" with small hands but muscular and strong for my size. I can handle more weight in a shorter khukuri better than a little less in a longer one. Similarly, an extra half pound of weight or so bothers me a lot less than a couple inches of length for carrying something.

 

[munk]

What you said about carrying length makes sense. You are trying to carry from several positions, right? You've tried cross draw? And pushed behind your hip towards your back?

I can see a short person could have trouble with a 18" length.
I don't think adding an ounce or two to the weight compensates fully for the shorter blade. MHO


munk

 

[sweet]

I for one wish that the kamis would hit a happy medium and stay there. For years we asked for lighter and thinner knives and now we have them.
Except that they seem to be going to a little too light now.
I agree with munk that an 18" khuk should be around 28 ounces, even a 16-1/2" khuk should be around 28 ounces but now some are going to 23 ounces and less, not the optimum chopper in my opinion.
Dayumed kamis anyway. :grumpy:

Hey Yvsa, do you own any the the lighter blades? If you do can you post some pics for comparison between the heavy and light, if you can not post a photo could you give some stats like that of the spine?
Thanks!

 

[Kismet]

wish that the kamis would hit a happy medium

assault a congenial psychic.... Get it? joke. medium=psychic... happy=congenial. Get it? joke.







sigh.........tough room.

 

[SASSAS]

assault a congenial psychic.... Get it? joke. medium=psychic... happy=congenial. Get it? joke.

sigh.........tough room.

I think it was congenial that confused us (durn big wurds)...though it was actually funny explained which doesn't happen too much. Just think if you had used "assault a gay psychic" with medium=psychic and happy=gay which would have led to real confusion...

 

[Kazeryu]

assault a congenial psychic.... Get it? joke. medium=psychic... happy=congenial. Get it? joke.

hah, that one flew right over my head. You had me puzzled and eventually I gave up trying to make sense of it.

 

[jamesraykenney]

hah, that one flew right over my head. You had me puzzled and eventually I gave up trying to make sense of it.

Same here... That was one of the few that is better explaned!