gah, which one?

hardheart

hardheart

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I don't know which khuk to choose. Haven't been able to handle one, so I need some help. I would rather use a machete than an axe, and if the machete can't do it, I'm getting a chainsaw. I guess I mean I prefer using speed in the swing and giving myself a little more control over a lighter tool (plus I'm skinny :p). That said, I'm really not looking for one of the narrower bladed models (got my cane knife and golok), I would like something that is a good alternative to a hatchet, with maybe 10-12" of blade.
 
Perhaps a 18" WWll. I have no idea though. What you want in a blade is unclear to me. You said you'd use a chain saw. I use a chain saw a lot, but use a khuk frequently too. I would hate to cut a cord or more of wood for the stove every year with a khuk, but in conjunction with a chain saw, have a lot of fun, get a lot of exercise. The khuk is a great delimber. Also felling axe. I use the saw to buck the timbers into firewood chunks.



munk
 
I mean that if the work is more than the thin blade can handle, I'd bypass an axe (even if it would work well enough) and go straight for the saw. I prefer chopping with a knife than with an axe, so I'd like the khuk pattern to reflect that preference. I don't cut trees all that often, but sometimes. And I don't split firewood; no fireplace :)
 
I grab the big WWII. At 18.5" and 28oz it's not the biggest khuk on the block but I still think it hits like a ton of bricks. Better than any hatchet I've ever used. But for my suburban uses I find the 15" AK a bit handier.

Frank
 
WWII would be a great beginning! Most likely you will not be able to stop there. I predict that you are going to catch HIKV. An addiction that we all love on this Forum.

WELCOME!
 
Keep your eye on the forum specials, and grab anything in your size/price range that comes up. You won't be disappointed. If you are, I'll take it off yer hands :D
 
Welcome to the Cantina/Psycho Ward Hardheart!:D

They gang is steering you right as usual. I don't have a WW II that's usable, long story, but from the shape and balance it will/would make a good substitute for a hatchet methinks.

Personally for right now I prefer the BGRS aka 17"-18" Ganga Ram Special but when the 24 ounce Foxy Folly's arrive I'll more than likely change my mind pretty quick.
The 29 ounce Foxy Folly is just dayumed near perfect as it is IMO ;) :D but they are in a limited edition, so far.

But you will probably wind up like the other 99.999% of us that develop HIKV and you will one day wake up and find yourself in the possesion of many, many, HI Khuk's.
Only a few have had the power to resist and possess only one or two.
I have a theory that they are doomed to be Zombies at the end of this or in the next life and therefore have an innate fear of the khukuri.:eek: :confused: ;) :D
 
I'm with Yvsa on this one, with the 17-18" and 26-28 oz. BGRS being just about perfect. An 18" WWII though would be an excellent choice, though, and they chop like crazy. For out of the box sharpness, I would go with Villager models for each one.

Good luck!

Norm
 
The 18" WW2 is a great all-around khukuri. If you have a lot of chopping to do, most folks go for the Ang Kholas, but I always preferred the 21" Gelbu... it chops like a demon, is still light and well-balanced, and looks beautiful.
The M43 can't be overlooked either.
If you're gonna work with it, almost anything 16" or larger will do, but I'd avoid the Kobras, Malla and smaller Chitlangi for chopping. They are great khuks, but always felt more like fighters to me. And the Kobras are pure weapon.
 
hardheart said:
I don't know which khuk to choose.
...I prefer using speed in the swing and giving myself a little more control over a lighter tool
...I would like something that is a good alternative to a hatchet,
with maybe 10-12" of blade.
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pick a pretty one :D

18"-19" oal
(we all use oal here;
measured pommel-center to blade-tip straight line)

Chitlangi in this length do you proud.
Otherwise;
Avoiding the heavy choppers,
the next step
is a 15"-16" or so AngKhola[ak] or babygangaram
wwii is in the neighborhood
Study the weight ranges on the shopping site
& in recent offers from Yangdu.
Two blades of same style often vary in details
inc weight.

my brief user review of chitlangi here
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313544

list of threads in this post
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=2423414#post2423414
good reading


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ddean said:
pick a pretty one :D
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This is great advice. Watch the deals of the day and pick a khukuri which you find visually appealing. I have a theory that blade shapes which look elegant and pretty are also the best functionally.

I think that after being around these knives for a while they seem to get smaller, so don't be afraid to get a big one. The first khukuri I got was a 15 incher and now it feels like a little paring knife to me.
 
hmmm... tough one.

so you don't want a narrow blade model. that may eliminate some of the more lighter models such as the gelbu special, chitlangi.

a wide, lighter blade. 10-12" blade. Great question, you really have me thinking.

Honestly i would recommend a light Baby Ganga Ram. The model is 18" but you can get smaller versions if you keep a watchful eye on the deals of the day.

But in fact, the perfect model for you sounds like Yvsa's 17" Foxy Folly. Light, wide blade.

Keep in mind though that a wide, thin blade probably isn't the best to cut timber, but you already know that.

Other then that, go for overkill and buy a 20" Ang Khola. Just be sure to eat plenty of meat and pasta, combine that with a daily routine of push ups and heavy bag work.

:D
 
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