Has anyone calculated a body weight/khukri weight ratio ?

Astrodada said:
To archieve the optimum ? :o
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Astro, I guess you're serious, but the optimum as compared to what standard? I am fairly well versed in statistics, but obviously this will depend upon the size of the individual, their forearm strength, the size of their hand, their height, their knowledge of how to use the knife, etc., etc., etc. So we can get an optimum for the individual by doing all this figuring, but it won't even be apples and oranges when talking to someone else about that figure. More like apples and industrial sewing machines maybe. So in that regard it makes a lot more sense just to say "My personal favorite khuk weight is XX."

The "optimum" khuk size for me seems to be about 28 oz. Based upon my current body weight of 339.2 pounds and height of 6' 8", my optimum body weight/khuk weight ratio would be 0.52%. A 120 lb. 5' 2" Ghurka soldier with his favorite 20 oz. issue BAS would have a BW/KW ratio of 1.04%.

So this tells us exactly what? My favorite weight for my favorite BGRS's and AK's and WWII's and even the FF is 27-28 oz. 30 is OK. But lot's of folks specified 24 oz. for the last run of FF. So what is optimum for them?

I think it's an answer in search of a question frankly, but you get solid points from me for even thinking to pose it! :thumbup: :D

Regards,

Norm
 
Svashtar said:
Astro, I guess you're serious, but the optimum as compared to what standard? I am fairly well versed in statistics, but obviously this will depend upon the size of the individual, their forearm strength, the size of their hand, their height, their knowledge of how to use the knife, etc., etc., etc. So we can get an optimum for the individual by doing all this figuring, but it won't even be apples and oranges when talking to someone else about that figure. More like apples and industrial sewing machines maybe. So in that regard it makes a lot more sense just to say "My personally favorite khuk weight is XX."

The "optimum" khuk size for me seems to be is 28 oz. Based on my current body weight of 339.2 pounds and height of 6' 8", my optimum body weight/khuk weight ratio would be 0.52%. A 120 lb. 5' 2" Ghurka soldier with his favorite 20 oz. issue BAS would have a BW/Khuk ratio of 1.04%.

So this tells us exactly what? My favorite weight for my favorite BGRS's and AK's and WWII's and even the FF is 27-28 oz. 30 is OK. But lot's of folks specified 24 oz. for the last run of FF. So what is optimum for them?

I think it's an answer in search of a question frankly, but you get solid points from me for even thinking to pose it! :D

Regards,

Norm
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Gee..........I 129 lb and 5'7"......... :eek: .......where does that put me ??? :o
 
Astrodada said:
Gee..........I 129 lb and 5'7"......... :eek: .......where does that put me ??? :o
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It depends. Forget the height, that's just another variable along with strength, skill, etc. What's your favorite khuk weight? Divide your body weight of 2064 oz. by that figure then divide 100 with the result.

This gives you a well-crafted figure for yourself that really doesn't mean a thing to anyone else, and is not in any way comparable to their calculated BM/KW index.
 
kronckew said:
you get to carry the base-plate
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And/Or the Browning Automatic Rifle= BAR.;) :D
Seems like always was the lightest guy to carry the single one issued ainnit.;) :rolleyes: :p
 
Yvsa said:
And/Or the Browning Automatic Rifle= BAR.;) :D
Seems like always was the lightest guy to carry the single one issued ainnit.;) :rolleyes: :p
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And it was Bonnie, not Clyde Barrow who caused so much terror with her BAR.

When my best friend (5'8", 150#) was drafted he became a "mortor ammunitions carrier" - not even qualified to aim the damn thing. He was stationed in West Germany until run down by a drunken taxi driver. He wasn't hurt too bad as he was drunk too. Not the sharpest kukri on the wall - he once shot a dent in the roof of a '57 Chevy with a .22 single action while trying to 'twirl' it like in the movies and TV. Alcohol may have been involved. He quit cigarettes because they interfeered with his drinking. Did I mention he was my drinking buddy. I quit the booze 33+ years ago and havent had contact with him since.
 
I'll go on record here as saying that weight is not the only thing - balance, in my mind, is even more important than weight. A heavy, well-balanced blade can feel much lighter in the hand than a lighter, poorly balanced one. In some cases, simply moving the hand forward or back an inch or two is all that's required to completely change the character of the tool.

It's good to try and get an idea of what's needed but don't become too hung up on any one detail; the overall package is a composite of many details.
 
Yvsa said:
And/Or the Browning Automatic Rifle= BAR.;) :D
Seems like always was the lightest guy to carry the single one issued ainnit.;) :rolleyes: :p
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Or, the M60, the M203/M16, the combat lifetaker bag, the SINCGAR and everything else...

The upside is that you get so laden down you learn to find any excuse to not move, making you become one of the heavy guys eventually... :(
 
you get to carry the base-plate
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Hah! Actually, depending on weapon, that may not be the worst. In the case of the 60mm, carrying the barrel and bipod, small baseplate, and sight box was definitely worse.

John, likes biggish kuks but smaller than Nasty's. :rolleyes:
 
There is no way to find the optimum because the task and use change. When you've handled enough of them, you will know what feels and works best for you for your own purpose. Fortunately, HI khuks are not spoiled children, and they work wonderfully well for many different owners of all kinds, shapes, and sizes for many different tasks.

For an all around blade, with the emphasis on chopping wood and survival, I like a 18" approx 28 oz khuk. I'm 5'11" and about 180 lbs.


munk
 
Too true John...unlike bowling balls, I have no artificial imposed limit on the size of my khukuris. Three of my favorites are the huge and grand GRS, my faithful Falcatta and my lightweight but lengthy Foxy Folly Fighter.
 
I wonder... assuming infinite strength, what would be the ideal weight? A 150lb person with infinite strength still wouldn't be able to swing a 150lb kuk, simply holding it at arms length would tip him over. A swing would be unstoppable, it'd just lift him into the air when he tries to stop it. Is there a general bw/kuk weight ratio at which swings become difficult to manage?
 
Nasty said:
Too true John...unlike bowling balls, I have no artificial imposed limit on the size of my khukuris. Three of my favorites are the huge and grand GRS, my faithful Falcatta and my lightweight but lengthy Foxy Folly Fighter.
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He ain't kidding, folks. Watching Nasty processing firewood with a Falcatta is a truly unique experience.

I've still got that pic around here somewhere...
 
Well, Nasty's GRS was too heavy for me. OTOH, my 21" Chitlangi was not, and neither is the 18" AK I got for my friend Doug...One day, I'll have to get a BGRS. (Oh- I'm 66", 155 lbs.)
 
Perfect for me John...and just my style...lazy. All I have to do is lift and drop the GRS...it's a chopping monster.

FWIW, I'm a bit better than 6'3" and #260, a proud 38" waist.

I'm still amazed that it only kissed Satori's knuckle instead of taking off his hand.
 
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