I am so confused. Which Blade should I buy?

Or I'd be content with H.I. khukuris. Chitlangi is becoming my obsession now, especially after seeing Yvsa's pic. Don't you guys feel any bad things about it? It will help postpone "the day".

Last but not least, welcome to the Cantina, iqcomp. Have fun!
 
3 Japanese Sushi Knives and Ceramic Steel from Germany by sea
4 weeks down maybe 2 more to go

14 Gallons of Mead fermenting in my basement
3 Weeks down months and months to go

1 HI 21" Chitlangi
1 Day down 6 more to go (If Canada Customs is nice to me)

Uncle Bill why don't you see if Bura or Kumar can whip up a teleportation machine so we don't have to wait. I can send you a wooden model.

Chris I.
 
I got my 21" Chitlangi a few weeks ago. Was waiting to post some pictures but my scanner is working like crap so I decided to write about the blade without having pictures. Finally got it sharpened to a respectably sharp convex edge. I was tempted to name it "The Bitch" due to it's hard metal and hard to sharpen shape. I am used to sharpening relatively straight blades. Used the mousepad with 600, 1500, 2000 and 8000 grit paper to get a mirror edge. Some things I chopped to test blade were a 3L olive oil tin which I filled with water and some very dense sugar maple logs that have been sitting outside since springtime. The olive oil can I cut almost all the way through. (would have If I had a proper stump or something to cut it on) I couldn't cut full force without risking amputating my leg with the follow through. Cutting of 4" maple log on the ground. First shot maybe a 2" penetration. Blade wedged because of thickness. Gave up cutting after 20 shots cause the log was rolling around too much. Kumar must have used Ganga Ram's magic stone cause it felt sharper after I used it.

Two lessons I learned about swinging a Khukuri?
1. When you hit the sweet spot of the blade, with a good chop it feels like when you swing a baseball bat, and you hit the ball, and you know it's going to be a home run. Except with a Khukuri it's like your hitting a homerun with almost every swing.

2. Never wear a pinky ring and swing a Khukuri. Ouch.

Description of the Blade itself:

When you first look at it you can't believe it is handmade. But on closer look you can see some waves in the blade and some light hammer marks. It feels so solid and deadly. Kumar made this one and it is heavier at 2lbs than what other Chitlangi's by other Kami's have made. But it feels good to me. One thing that is wrong with it is one of the gold or gold colored designs that is embedded in the blade is coming out and has stabbed me a few times when I have wiped the blade. How would I fix it? I am not sure if I want to follow the tradition of the Khukuri having to taste blood before being resheathed.

I can feel the HI virus started to get a hold on my nervous system. When I bought the Chitlangi I thought I could get a sword and a khukuri in one blade. But guess what I want now. An Everest Katana and a smaller <18" Khukuri. I think I am doomed.

Thank you to everyone who helped me with my decision and thank you to Uncle Bill and the Kami's for making it possible to own such fine craftmanship for such a reasonable price.

Chris I
 
"Feel the Force, Luke...it is all around you. Become One with the Force, Luke, it inhabits all things...."

yep. iqcomp...you will never be the same.


Kis
:rolleyes:
 
Congratulations on choosing the chitlangi; it's a superb blade.

Now, for your *next* khukuri...

I think it was the CCI corporation who used to have the advertising slogan, "might as well start out with what you're gonna end up with"; so go immediately and put your name down for a 25" Kobra.

The point you make about the way the thing looks is fair enough. Yes, it does look a bit like a steel banana, and it doesn't have the sinuous curves of the more traditional styles, or the stunning grace of the multiple-fullered blades. What it does have is a blade that cuts stuff up real good; also outstanding instinctive balance, and edge geometry that makes it the toughest, most indestructible blade (IMHO) in its class; most of all, it's the most *accurate* long-series knife I've ever had the privilege of using - the cut goes exactly where you want it to, with the minimum of effort and the maximum effect. That's what I prize most in a working knife for hard use in wood, field & stream; I'm no martial artist, but I feel pretty sure that those same qualities must be equally desirable in a weapon. 'Quick' is good in a knife; but 'almost as quick *and* always hits the spot' is better.

Viva the steel banana!
 
You might be able to fix that inlay with a small punch. It may not look as nice but it'll be there and in place. You need to pack it down and spread it out -- get it good and tight. Go slowly and check progress often.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top