HI comparisons?

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eatingmuchface

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I was looking through the HI picture thread and realized they're aren't that many choping pictures, more importantly that I can't get an idea of how well these things chop.
I know they chop good, but has anyone done any comparisons between like maybe a dogfather and an HI or maybe an rd9 or something?( I know the HI outchop them depending on the model, but just to compare to)
I only have a DFLE, and rd9 and cheap 18inch CS machette as far as choppers go, but, just about any comparison to another knife would help give me an idea.
I know this might be alot to ask though.
:D
I look forward to getting an HI soon.
;)
 
These 2 are pretty much the same size. I took them to the backyard for a little comparison of chopping ability. The HI is a Dui Chirra by Bura. The CS is the Ghurka Light Carbon V.

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A big difference in thickness.
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First I chopped some small logs in half

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Winner Dui CHirra by about 20 chops.


Next I cut some small branches.

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Winner Tie. Stuff this size is no match for a blade this size.


Next I cut some medium sized branches.

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Winner Dui Chirra took 3 good whacks.


Then I tried to see how far I could sink them into a old 2 X 4.

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Winner Cold Steel gets a little deeper. The thicker HI wedged itself in.
 
Cut some 2 X 4's in half.

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Winner Dui Chirra by a mile.


Both knives have convex edges. I found that the CS was easier to put exactly where you wanted it but the lack of mass just can't throw chips like the HI. The thin blade also tended to get stuck, never a problem with the HI. Although the CS is much lighter and easier to swing it really doesn't matter because you end up taking more swings to accomplish the same work.

I have had this Cold Steel for years. With the new handle and convex edge it is much nicer than it ever was. But it still cannot compare to a HI khikuri.
 
Anyone got a link to Cliff Stamp's reviews?

Now there's a man with choppin' on his mind.....
 
Genreally speaking, in order to gauge a khuk in regards to chopping performance, it really needs to be put along side a hatchet;) Bowies just don't tend to have the weight forward mass to keep up, and machetes tend to bind up.

Granted, there are some very fine large bowies that will pace right along side the khuk, but the khuk will probably still when out in the end. What it comes down to is what you want in a knife. Some people are out in the wilds and need a way to cut wood for fire and shelter. Some want a do it all that will not only cut wood, but is pointy enough for fine work. When it comes down to chopping, it's really tough to be beat a khuk. I remember serveral years ago when I thought real chopping bliss came from a CS trailmaster. Very fine knife, and it chops quite well. But it doesn't hold a candle to my khuks. YMMV
 
thanks for the great review ilbruche, I can see the bites that it takes into that 2x4!
what, did it go through that in like 12 chops?

and how long is that kukri BTW?

steely guns, I think for pure chopping power a good kukri can't be beat, although some good bowies (fbm, dogfather) can chop very well and are versatile, kuks just chop like crazy!
:D
 
eatingmuchface said:
thanks for the great review ilbruche, I can see the bites that it takes into that 2x4!
what, did it go through that in like 12 chops?

and how long is that kukri BTW?

steely guns, I think for pure chopping power a good kukri can't be beat, although some good bowies (fbm, dogfather) can chop very well and are versatile, kuks just chop like crazy!
:D
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Thats a hard old 2 X 4. Took a little more than 12 whacks. More like 24. I also don't have a good chopping block so my swing isn't as effective.

It's a 14" OAL.
 
I have several BDC's, but none of them have an awesome handle like that! The CS looks amazingly better as well. They are nice little blades, but the kraton can be a pain and they tend to stick in the wood unless they're convexed like yours is.

Great pics and comparison testing! :thumbup:

Thanks for taking the time to do it.

Norm
 
Where did you get the handle work done on that Dui Chirra? Did it come from HI like that? Almost exactly what I'm looking for.
 
eatingmuchface said:
steely guns, I think for pure chopping power a good kukri can't be beat, although some good bowies (fbm, dogfather) can chop very well and are versatile, kuks just chop like crazy!
:D
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my personal experience is that a good small axe can outchop any khukri of similar size/weight hands down.

khuks are easier to carry and more fun though and unless you're in a chopping marathon, you don't need the axe.

bladite
 
ilbruche,
My 6" by 6" by 3" thick block of Bocote wood arrived this weekend. I have cut the scales for the 18" CAK, R-10 and my old Legitimus machete so far. You never mentioned that when you cut it , it smells like wonderful olive oil dressing.

Have you ever considered using pins for the scales that protrude a bit on the inner thumb side, like on some khybers and kindjals.

Thanks for the help,
mark
 
Bladite said:
my personal experience is that a good small axe can outchop any khukri of similar size/weight hands down.

khuks are easier to carry and more fun though and unless you're in a chopping marathon, you don't need the axe.

bladite
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I don't know about "small axe".

My 20" Ang Khola outchops my Kindling axe, which is 18" long and has a 1 3/4pound bit, much to my surprise.

Then there's the 25" Ang Khola which will give any cruiser axe a run for its money (and yes, the handle is big enough to swing two-handed).
 
greenwoods said:
ilbruche,
My 6" by 6" by 3" thick block of Bocote wood arrived this weekend. I have cut the scales for the 18" CAK, R-10 and my old Legitimus machete so far. You never mentioned that when you cut it , it smells like wonderful olive oil dressing.

Have you ever considered using pins for the scales that protrude a bit on the inner thumb side, like on some khybers and kindjals.

Thanks for the help,
mark
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It's a great wood. It doesn't really need any special finish. I usually just sand to 400 and buff without any rouge. Sometimes I'll give it a danish oil soak but the wood is so dense and oily it doesn't seem to do anything. A coat of Briwax never hurts.
 
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