HI Chainpuri Khukuris

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Brian C

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Namaste Pala & Uncle Bill,

I love the Chainpuri-style handle on my 21 1/2" village Sirupati. I understand that a true Chainpuri has a lighter blade than a Sirupati of comparable length & I would like to add one to my collection. However, as much as I appreciate the variety that village khukuris have provided, I would truly prefer the quality of a real HI blade. What is the possibility of adding a large Chainpuri model to the regular HI line-up?

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Cheers,

--+Brian+--


 
Fantastic!!!
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How about 20-24" OAL (short sword category), 1/4" or so spine (whatever that equates to in weight), with eye of the dove cho? Any other takers or ideas? Jim, you out there?
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How about 5/16", "hollow ground" like the Gelbu specials, 24"?

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I recommend against the fully enclosed Cho on a fighter. Your odds of using it as a bladecatcher are low as hell, but not impossible.

My piece seems to handle REAL well, it seems to be just a hair shorter in the spine-to-edge dimension. While the "true HI" pieces are the best, don't discount the "visiting kami program" products, if something nice comes down the pipe grab it.

About the only thing I'd change on mine is to go to a thicker brass pommel-cap over the wood main grip. This thinner cap just might possibly flex into the wood on a hard pommel-smash although it's not likely.

From handling my piece and reading about cracked horn grips, I recommend the rosewood grips.

As to length, I really like the 21" overall. If you added 5" of length at the expense of 1/2 pound of weight, it wouldn't be worth it - I think maintaining "speed" must remain a priority. Granted, I doubt the weight penalty is THAT bad, but you get the idea of the thinking involved. If you actually carry one of these for defense you'll out-reach almost anything short of a baseball bat, and if you run into anything like that you're gonna to need blade speed, bigtime.

That said, remember that I've never had huge amounts of arm strength. Legs, back, no prob...arms, wimpy. This new beastie feels GREAT, but close to the upper limit in heft - FOR ME. So I'm half convinced I'm biased on the above and somebody with more arm beef could handle a 20" AK in a fight. Your milage may vary!

Jim March

[This message has been edited by Jim March (edited 17 September 1999).]
 
Pakcik Bill.

Please log my name second after Brian. I love to have one Chainpuri since I the very beginning. I would like to suggest that this Chainpuri should have:
1)Original Chinpuri handle - is there TEAK WOOD in Nepal? I think teak is hard & beautiful for Khukuri handle!
2)Original enclosed (Eye of Dove) Cho!
3)Length of -/+24" OR at least +21".
4)Blood groove instead of scroll work.

AND ...

5)Kamis should know Khukuri better than MOHD! OK!


[This message has been edited by mohd (edited 17 September 1999).]
 
Thanks for you input, Jim. Although I understand your concern about the enclosed cho, I fell that there is little likelihood of the cho needing to be used as a blade catcher & I would like this piece to follow a traditional Chainpuri pattern as much as possible.

If a suitable piece were to come along from the "visiting kami program" before this design & order is finalized, I might just go for it. They are turning out some very interesting high quality pieces.

Correct me if I'm wrong, Pala or Bill, however I believe a traditional Chainpuri handle is wood & does not utilize a pommel-cap, but rather just the small diamond shaped "tang keeper".

I agree that maintaining speed is a priority. I would like to go with the thinnest spine the kamis will consider making and would even be willing to give up a bit of the 24" length (like mohd, I feel it should be at least 21") to keep it quick & maneuverable. I realize that this is going to be subjective by individual, but I'd love to hear what others think about the length/weight issue.

FYI, I'm only going to be around for another hour or so & will then be unplugged -- and playing w/khukuris & other toys -- through Monday. I'll be real curious to see how this design evolves between now & then.

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[This message has been edited by bcaffrey (edited 28 September 1999).]
 
I have noticed my Chainpuri Sirupati and my Shop 2 Sirupati are substantially different in weight. I think the Shop 2 is slightly longer, but not much (less than 1")

If I had to use one as a weapon, the Chainpuri would be the choice -- it is much nimbler (is that a word?) in the hand.

Just my two coppers...


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Clay Fleischer
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Specialization is for insects.
 
BTTT -- any other thoughts on design configurations?

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Brian.

I recall that Rusty is the only person own a HI Chainpuri.

I saw a pix in KnifeForums few months back - it is slightly different from Sirupati - looks lighter & sleeker + the other attractions which are it's different style of handle & the "eye of dove" cho.

I think with the length of 24" - still it will be lighter than 20" Sirupati - I guess it will weigh about 1.25 lbs only.

Insyaa-Allaah! I love to have it! As I mentioned before ... Pakcik Bill, if you open registration for this HI Chainpuri model - please log my name 2nd after Brian.


[This message has been edited by mohd (edited 28 September 1999).]
 
It is my wood that cracked,not horn.I have a horn straight razor from 1852 that has been in a bathroom.It is fine.Give me horn!

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Ghost, I tend to prefer horn too. However, I don't know that it can accomodate a Chainpuri-style handle with its wide bell-shaped butt & small diamond-shaped keeper. Uncle?

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Uncle Bill,

I am interested also. Any specs/cost yet?
I would take a village model if it was of good quality.

Ula

[This message has been edited by Ula Cimmiyotti (edited 15 October 1999).]
 
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