H.I.'s internal tangs are very substantial; almost as wide as the blade is at the bolster. I like to see a ratio of the tang being at least 1/3 the width of the blade. With H.I., that ratio is more like 4/5 the width of the blade.
I have both styles of handle. No problems with either, but I think the full scale tang balances out a longer blade better because there's more steel in the handle than there is with an internal tang.
And I like my khukri's BIG. I'm 6'5", 235lbs and I prefer khukris in the 20" - 23" range; 21" Chitlangi Khukris being nearly perfect for me.
I have both styles of handle. No problems with either, but I think the full scale tang balances out a longer blade better because there's more steel in the handle than there is with an internal tang.
And I like my khukri's BIG. I'm 6'5", 235lbs and I prefer khukris in the 20" - 23" range; 21" Chitlangi Khukris being nearly perfect for me.
