Himalayan Imports Khukuri, Chitlangi type, by Kami Sher

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I want to review a Himalayan Imports Khukuri, Chitlangi type, by Kami Sher I recently acquired.
It is 15 3/8inchs overall and 17 ounces.
That's 10 inches of blade and 5 3/8 of handle.
Just the right size and weight for what I want which is a good cut and thrust weapon.
Grip is perfect size.
Great horsepower to weight ratio.
This khukuri has the perfect size,weight and thrusting ability for a soldier or someone who wants the power of a short sword in a size that can be more easily carried.
I tried it out with an overhead chop to a fence post and it split it about 2 feet down.
Surprised me the power it has for such a small blade.
" I have a 20 and 17 inch CAK as well as a Kopis double and more in weight"
It's sort of like a mini Kopis.
Very nice.
Could serve you well when the bigger blades would be sitting in a drawer or safe somewhere.
Could easily thrust through several heavy layers of clothing.
There is a good reason these have been used as weapons for thousands of years.You can swing and thrust with great speed and power without worrying about it flying out of your hand or cutting yourself.The ring on the handle acting like a subhilt.
The Chitlangi is no breaching tool like the CAK are but one hell of a heavy duty knife, a fast strong weapon and general chopping tool.
I have an 18 inch Chit as well but it sticks out under my cover vest and flops around a bit because of length.
My 12 inch Yandu special is nice as well but the handle is a little short and you don't have the leverage you get at 15inchs.
The 15 inch Chitlangi is JUST right.
The perfect compromise.
I understand the 15inch AK is the most popular Khukuri at HI.
I can see why.
With the Chitlangi you get a little less weight,more speed and a little better thrusting ability.
The AK is going to be a little stronger.

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The Chit wields best.
It's fast, more balanced in the palm and doesn't have too much of a curved dog-leg which keeps the point stright enough for thrusting.
It's a fighting short sword alright!
 
Cliff, the new handle of this version of the Foxy Folly is a hidden tang without a pin or peened over. The tang probably extends over 3/4 of the way through and is held in place by laha epoxy, and the tang might have been burned into the handle as well (guess on my part). It's supposed to be a very ergonomic grip for western hands. Also, while it will still chop wood quite readily, I think that this version of the FF is more of a fighter than a heavy duty wood splitter.

It's a pretty sweet rig that I hope to pick up some day soon:D

Great review, Grappler!:thumbup: Those chits really sweet:)
 
the panther said:
Whos cuts better HI or Cold steels??
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It depends on what you mean by "better". Honestly, in almost every category, the HI khuk is going to outchop and outlast the Cold Steel Khuk Like Object. I have owned a couple of Cold Steel "kukuris", but they are more like curved bowie knives than real-deal khuks. They are really good for shearing off bark, or if you want a lighter blade, or if you just don't like traditional khuk handles. However, in terms of toughness, wood chopping, and "soul", a hand made khuk will win hands down.
 
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