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Actually Bo I would recommend a thinner blade than the Ang Khola for the purpose you describe.
To do that kind of work and much more I would recommend that you get about a 17" village model that doesn't have the really nice finish you are not gonna want to scar up after you get it. Or at least most people don't.
If you have your heart set on an AK I would opt for the 15" as it will do most anything you want. It may be a tad slower than the 18" AK that
Steven and I both deem as favorites
but you will be able to get into closer places with the 15" AK.
On the other hand if you would like a nicely finished full fledged HI Khukuri a little longer then go for the 18" WW II. Will Kwan has stated many times that he can do almost as much work with his than he can his 18" AK.
I don't have the 18" WW II legitematelly, but I have the 18" WW II blade with a Hanuman handle and can see how Will is right.
HTH's.
I forgot my manners!!!
Welcome to the forum Ron & Bo and any I may have missed!!!!
Sit down, pull up a stool and kick back, have a chew or smoke and the beverage of yer choice, ifen ya wanna.
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[This message has been edited by Yvsa (edited 10-31-2000).]