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Opishing

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Just a quick hello to the current members. I have been interested in Khukris for a while, and wanted one from an authentic and reliable source. I stumbled across HI the other day and after reviewing the site and bladeforums I decided to register in the event I had any questions down the road. The HI product looks good, and I can see a purchase in the future. I am looking at an all purpose all season backwoods tool and one of the Khukris may fit my needs (the m43 or bar I think)...I have always disliked hatchets. Thanks for the opportunity to review the great information here
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Greetings Opishing-Welcome. THE place for the finest Khukris available. Don't overlook the CAK for an all-around woods chopper. Enjoy the search!
 
Thanks for the tip, I had bypassed that one somehow..it looks like there may be more than one purchase in my future. I also like the Cherokee and the Puukko style knife.
 
Yep, definitely more than one purchase. It's an addiction. I thought I had it kicked after I got my UF's, but then Auntie put up a $60 chitlangi and gelbu special, and I couldn't resist. Welcome!
 
Hi Opishing!
I started just wanting an Ang Khola. Well, I'm finally waiting for one to arrive...but only after I bought a Super CAK, Sirupati, and ASTK. But I still want a BAS...

...i'm in sooooo much trouble :concern:
 
I am looking at an all purpose all season backwoods tool and one of the Khukris may fit my needs (the m43 or bar I think)...I have always disliked hatchets.
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Any of the 3 "military-flavored" ones will be a real jack of all trades. WWII, British Army Special, or the M-43. And let me be contrary, and say I'd kind of recommend against an AK or CAK as a first/only khukuri, unless you know what you're getting into, or you know you need a khukuri that stout. An 18" WWII or BAS will be around 24 to 28 ounces or so, and a M43 maybe 2-4 ounces heavier. Whereas a 16.5" CAK, you can probably expect to be 30+ ounces, despite being shorter.

CAKs are real workhorses for sure, but you might want to go lighter if what you want is a saddle horse. Or something like that. :p
 
Thanks for the welcome..I looked at the WW2 as well. Maybe I can rationalize multiple purchases by convincing myself they will be gifts.
 
Opishing said:
Thanks for the welcome..I looked at the WW2 as well. Maybe I can rationalize multiple purchases by convincing myself they will be gifts.
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Welcome Opishing!,

Different khukiuri for different jobs is all the rationale you need. Very few people walk away from this forum with only one khukuri.
 
"Different khukiuri for different jobs is all the rationale you need. Very few people walk away from this forum with only one khukuri."

Ain't that the truth! I just found HI in late July, and today I just purchased my 4th Khukuri, and that's not counting the Farm Knife that's my brothers Christmas present.
 
Lol...... there are some here that could outfit small armies with single collections.
I wish i was one of those. I'm getting there slowly. I only have about 25-30 pieces if you include my Non- H.I. khukuri.
 
I love my BAS. Light enough to carry comfortably on my belt, enough backbone to get the job done. Unless you're chopping giant redwood into wood chips.
 
Different tool for different jobs will be all the rationale I need, thanks for that. That they are works of art makes the purchases all that much easier. I have been looking at the Hanuman in the Thanksgiving deal thread and I am very tempted. It may be a bit too much blade for my first purchase though. Happy Thanksgiving to the neighbours :)
 
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