Help me pick a kukri

There are a few HI models that don't have the tang go completely through the handle. Bura's M43 variation, and carved handle models (Hanuman, Garud AK) but these are a bit more esoteric.

Since you said you want something a bit heavier, I'd go for an 18" AK, particularly if you have larger hands.

If you want something a bit lighter to carry on the belt, or for hiking, go WWII or BAS. WWII is a great all-around khuk. BAS is a little smaller, if you don't mind trading a small amount of performance for easier carry.

Beyond that, you could just get one that looks good. All HI khuks, even the fancy models, will work. So you can't really go wrong with whatever catches your eye.

Regarding the tools - karda is the knife, and should have some sort of edge ground on. It may be pretty dull, though. HI kardas usually come with a decent bevel, but they're a bit to thick for a useful small knife. The chamka is the sharpening tool. It's used like a steel to align the edge. It should have completely square or rounded edges. If you get one that's sufficiently hard to act as a steel, you've got a prize!

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Nai? the HI tang is like an alligator's tail, rather than just a column of steel in the handle. VERY strong.

BC? I still think that everyone's first HI Khukuri should be a 15 inch AK.

Tohatchi? Congratulations.

:)
 
Thanks for all of you advice.
I have decided on the 16.5inch chirawa. Hope it gets here soon. I will soon be saving to get a ww2 model. speak to you all soon.
cheers.

B.C

PS. i still dont know which of the little knives on my market kukri is the sharpener. Is it the shorter(i guess) or the longer one??
 
Originally posted by B.C
PS. i still dont know which of the little knives on my market kukri is the sharpener. Is it the shorter(i guess) or the longer one??
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If both are knives then neither.

If one is entirely blunt & obviously not really a knife blade,
then that one is the chakma/burnisher.
 
sorry i should have given more detail. neither of the small blades have an edge of any kind that i can see. one is short and wide while the other is 1cm longer and slightly more narrow and abit thiner. it doesnt really matter with my market kukri as it will only be a wall hanger and i hope the one i ordered fron HI have the karda and charma(spelling??) more easy to identify.

also any tips on stopping the karda and charma from falling out of the sheath too easily? I was thinking of stuffing paper in their sheaths but im sure there are better ideas.

thanks agian

B.C
 
Originally posted by B.C
neither of the small blades have an edge of any kind that i can see. ............. i hope the one i ordered fron HI have the karda and charma(spelling??) more easy to identify............also any tips on stopping the karda and charma from falling out of the sheath too easily?
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A. So 2 chakma & no karda;
----OR---- two fillers that were not intended for any use
other than to fill the holes & only -look- like something.
If intended for tourist trade the latter is likely.
An excellent combo of khuk & kardas &/or chakma, &/or other
is the most desirable.
But even good khuks can have bad accessories.

B. Absolutely.
Although on the smaller HI khuks the quality of the karda
& chakma are usually not up to the khuk itself.
On the larger khuks, & especially the specials,
the k&ch tend to be a better match to the khuk quality.

C. Depends on exactly how the sheath is constructed.
Some sort of shim is a common fix.
But some sheath designs require other options.
 
Never really tried them on khuks, but have bought the plastic or cork fingerpads for bowling ball holes to use on other things to snug them up.
 
Welcome B.C. My first was a Gelbu Special, it's still one of my favorites. The 16.5" WWII is a great first blade as well, and my personal favorite is my 18" chiruwa AK made by Kumar. Any of the AK's and both of the WWII's are excellent workers, I would recommend any of them.
 
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