HI gets some love from Nutnfancy!

I laughed my backside off at some of the silly comments on that video's page though Meszeuhs. Some people really just never will have a very good grasp of reality based on some of the "thoughts" posted.
 
Nutnfancy gave a good review. Too bad there are really some morons giving comments out and have absolutely no basis for their comments. A few of them actually got me upset, couldn't continue reading them. I'm still kinda heated just thinking of them.
 
Wow. It's a 41-minute review, just went online today, and already has about 7,000 views (I couldn't get it to stream for me).
 
Nutnfancy gets some crap sometimes for his opinions but I count myself as a fan and I agree with a lot of what he says. As beautiful as it is, I too wish the sheath on my CAK was a little lighter and smaller but beggars can't be choosers, and the blade itself has served me well. I'll probably make my own lighter leather sheath for backpacking one of these days.

This video is probably good news for Aunty Yangdu because whenever Nutn gives a really good review (he rated HI 10/10), those knives will surge in sales. Heck once he reviewed a pocket knife that interested me and by the time I made it to the website he recommended they were 100% sold out. Dang.
 
It bothers me that he takes 35 oz blade and complain about the weight. There's plenty of 22 oz blades at HI, like the BAS and WWII that he kept referencing. It would actually be cool if he compared a similar weight/size blade.
 
xylum said:
It bothers me that he takes 35 oz blade and complain about the weight. There's plenty of 22 oz blades at HI, like the BAS and WWII that he kept referencing. It would actually be cool if he compared a similar weight/size blade.
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That has always been one of his quirks because most of the time he thinks of it in terms of carrying it with you either as:

1) a backpacking knife (not a car camping knife) where you'd have to lug it around
2) a self defense blade that you'd carry with you every single day

For those two purposes he makes a reasonable assessment, I think. But of course your mileage may vary. I personally think he gets a little too OCD about weight sometimes but a 2 pound hunk of steel *is* pretty substantial if you're also carrying a tent and sleeping bag etc. If you're not careful you can nickle and dime yourself into a knee injury with too much weight. Shaving off a few ounces for every item you bring can make a huge difference.

You might not agree of course but that's an interesting thing about watching his reviews. He doesn't hold back any criticism so if nothing else he's being honest.
 
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Ive handled the CS "khukuri" and it is absolutely laughable in every aspect compared to a HI khuk. Glad hi is getting exposure but I rather enjoy the cult status of quality and traditional craftsmanship that hi represents. If it gets too mainstream I'll just be some khukuri hipster that claims to have liked it before it was cool.
 
Don't worry CrystalEyes. The majority of the people like that will be on to the next tacti-cool blade because they won't put up with actually waiting for true craftsmanship. They would prefer a waterjet cut piece of sheetsteel in a KLO with exact weights and a hair shaving blade that can be manufactured by the thousands in a half hour. And because they don't understand the benefit of the proper sharpening for the type of blade, they will ruin the few they actually get trying to put a "shaving beveled edge" on it. :(
 
hand made vs machine. I don't think machine know the old world people's experience. Put them into compare I would whether concerning how to enhance it.
 
Seabree said:
That has always been one of his quirks because most of the time he thinks of it in terms of carrying it with you either as:

1) a backpacking knife (not a car camping knife) where you'd have to lug it around
2) a self defense blade that you'd carry with you every single day

For those two purposes he makes a reasonable assessment, I think. But of course your mileage may vary. I personally think he gets a little too OCD about weight sometimes but a 2 pound hunk of steel *is* pretty substantial if you're also carrying a tent and sleeping bag etc. If you're not careful you can nickle and dime yourself into a knee injury with too much weight. Shaving off a few ounces for every item you bring can make a huge difference.

You might not agree of course but that's an interesting thing about watching his reviews. He doesn't hold back any criticism so if nothing else he's being honest.
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I totally agree that a 35 oz blade is too big for backpacking, but a 20 oz blade might not be. So how does a 20 oz 15 in AK or a KLVUK size up against the CS? I do appreciate his honest criticisms though.
 
I agree with xylum, 35oz blade is a bit too heavier for backpacker. The ideal weight will be 25~28oz at most. How to carrying with the quality belt is what I concerning now.
 
Super awesome review,,, basically just reinforces the quality standard that H.I. brings in it's manufacturing and does highlight the benefit of a hand made (with soul) item.
I use the chiruwa ang khola regularly but this review makes me want either a 20" ang or the M43 as well... something heavier
Well done nutnfancy, i like your style
 
I can tell you my experience. I have tested all three blades side by side. The cold steel is very light and for this length it is compromised in chopping ability. It has a flat grind which makes it stick into your work and is very annoying when splitting and or batoning lots of wood. Otherwise it feels fast, stays sharp, but too light in my opinion. I think they are over hardened and if you break or chip them (and I have) they are pretty much useless unless you can regrind and start over. The KLVUK seems to pick up where the CS Khuk left off. It feels very well balanced and hardened at the belly but not so hard that you cannot repair it in the field. The traditional handle shape is my preferred grip for extended chopping sessions. The only thing I have to say about the KLVUK and it is not a bad thing is the edge is slightly thinner that the Ang Khola which makes it slightly less suitable for hacking through dried hardwood than the Ang Khola with it more obtuse angled grind. The KLVUK is a compromise general utility blade and is capable of doing what the AK can do but just a little more care must be taken to prevent damaging the edge if you just happen to get off the sweet spot. The AK is more forgiving and is a dedicated chopper. The edge is thick and the fullers help reduce the friction as the blade travels through your cut. In the end of the test I broke a 10mm chip from the CS, very tiny ding in the KLVUK repaired with Chakmack to perfection, and AK looked as good as ever. My test was skewed toward heavy chopping and even splitting 6-8" diameter log sections about a foot long. It would really depend on what you want to get done with these blades but If I had to pick two blades you could probably guess which they would be.
 
Seabree said:
Nutnfancy gets some crap sometimes for his opinions but I count myself as a fan and I agree with a lot of what he says. As beautiful as it is, I too wish the sheath on my CAK was a little lighter and smaller but beggars can't be choosers, and the blade itself has served me well. I'll probably make my own lighter leather sheath for backpacking one of these days.

This video is probably good news for Aunty Yangdu because whenever Nutn gives a really good review (he rated HI 10/10), those knives will surge in sales. Heck once he reviewed a pocket knife that interested me and by the time I made it to the website he recommended they were 100% sold out. Dang.
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It isn't just his opinions it's the way he carries himself and proclaims that everyone that posts on forums is a groupthinking moron.

His videos get a lot of people watching them so good for HI.
 
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It doesn't look as though he's figured out where the sweet spot is on the HI.

Regards,

Tecolote
 
I liked the video. It should help with sales of HI blades.

Nutinfancy made lots of small mistakes and omissions, but in a way that gives the review an air of honesty, since he obviously isn't just a "fan" promoting his favorite knives.

Apparently he knows a lot about knives in general but he seems entirely unaware of the importance of edge geometry and fullers for a chopper. His only point about chopping was that the comparison knives were too lightweight or thin, which is only part of the story. He seemed to think that the fullers were just for looks.

I think that a novice seeing the video would come away with the general idea that the big, heavy HI khukuris are superior choppers, but would not necessarily realize that there is a whole range of models, sizes and weights available, some of which would be answers to the complaint that a 35 oz khukuri is too heavy for backpacking. Nutinfancy does mention that there are other models, but only in passing and not in conjunction with the weight issue.

It would have been nice to see him chopping with an HI khukuri the same weight as the Cold Steel KLO. Maybe a 15" CAK, or a BGRS or Bonecutter. Or perhaps slightly less intensive chopping with a medium-weight 20" Gelbu Special that would put the Cold Steel knife to shame for self defense purposes.

If the video does generate lots of sales for HI, it will probably be for big, heavy choppers. I know when I first discovered HI, what impressed me the most were the very thick spines on the AKs, and that is likely to be the case for many new buyers. It's only after you swing one of these a few times that you appreciate the pros and cons of that much weight in your hand.
 
falar & davidf99,
You both comment on something specific that I am always amazed by. These folks making knife videos (this one isn't any different in this than a number I have seen) never seem to talk to an experienced person about TECHNIQUE. THey all assume that you chop wood in 1 way with every tool. I think if you asked a carpenter about hammers you would get a very good overview of certain types of hammers and a very reasonable "I don't know about these other types you would have to ask a blacksmith or framer or ect about those" But when you ask a knife guy about khukuris they think they should use them the same as every other knife and act like they are experts and don't need to learn proper technique for various styles, then they consider people who actually know how to use the tool guilty of being a fan so you can't trust their opinions LOL.
 
I have followed Nutnfancy's reviews for awhile and I find them to be extremely fair, thorough, and he is quite knowledgeable. To his credit, he takes a very thoughtful and organized approach to his reviews, covering several aspects of each knife. I appreciate that he is willing to share his opinions in addition to simply stating the characteristics of the knife like some other reviewers do...he brings his experience and tastes into his reviews. I also like that he doesn't care what we think about his opinions...they are his and he owns them, even when not popular.
 
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