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Help me choose a light khukri
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No differences in fit/finish.
Hard to beat a sirupati for light medium usage.
The Chitlangi is in my opinion the most beautiful. It has a dome shaped butt, and the weight depends on the Kami.
I wouldn't chop a log with a Kobra. It's the lightest.
Hope this helps. Others will have more insight.
Steve
Hard to beat a sirupati for light medium usage.
The Chitlangi is in my opinion the most beautiful. It has a dome shaped butt, and the weight depends on the Kami.
I wouldn't chop a log with a Kobra. It's the lightest.
Hope this helps. Others will have more insight.
Steve
I agree with everything Steve said. I will add, I have a 18" Gelbu Special I was using the other day clearing out the Boston Ferns that took over the bushes. I could have used my BAS but the Gelbu was longer for about the same weight. My Kobra is in my travel suitcase for "duty" in the motels. 
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What Steve said. I love the sirupatis--they're quite tough, though fairly thin and light. I've never held a chitlangi, so can't speak about them. Kobras are the only HI khukuri that I know of that doesn't have a "break it by prying and we'll replace it" warranty; they are much thinner than the others. I had a chainpuri bend more than I thought would be practical for a user, and, though I was able to bend it back, I arranged a trade; HI took it back in exchange for a more-robust knife that fits my hard-wood-chopping needs better. You might also consider a Gelbu special, as those are a little lighter than most, but still do good chopping. Have fun!
Thanks, Steve. I'm looking for photos of chitlangis at the moment. I'm not going to chop any wood. I have weak wrists, so I'm thinking the kobra. That's about all the rationality; I don't need a khukuri. I just want one. 
I'm also thinking that maybe.. buying them and holding them, selling them on... is the only way to do it if I can't go to a shop and do it. I see many guys here have more than a few, and I can see why. 
I'm also thinking that maybe.. buying them and holding them, selling them on... is the only way to do it if I can't go to a shop and do it. I see many guys here have more than a few, and I can see why. Kobra is more of a fighting khukuri. It's built for speed.
I have both a 21" Chitlangi and a 25" Sirupati. IMO the handle style of the Chitlangi has better ergonomics and the blade is just a little bit broader, but not as broad as an Ang Khola.
My 21" Chitlangi:
I have both a 21" Chitlangi and a 25" Sirupati. IMO the handle style of the Chitlangi has better ergonomics and the blade is just a little bit broader, but not as broad as an Ang Khola.
My 21" Chitlangi:
