Info needed on the CAK

[solphilos]

So, now that I've finally got the cash I've decided to order a Khukuri from H.I. I do own several Khukuri's from other makers, but I've heard nothing but songs of praise for H.I. and am finally going to try them out. I've had no problems with my current blades, and I'm really wanting to see what advantages there are with a H.I. blade.

Right now I'm looking at the CAK, and am wondering about the details of the heat treat. On the RC scale, where does this blade fall? I've noticed that my current Khukuri's are tempered soft at the tip and at the recurve portion, is this the same with the CAK?

Thanks

 

[Karda]

Welcome solphilos!
H.I. khukuri are HT'ed to around 58 Rc.
Any good and reputable real traditional khukuri will be soft/un heat-treated at the tip and the recurve. This is because the recurve is not used for chopping and if hardened would be very difficult to maintain and the tip is soft so that it will not shatter in your face if you should hit a rock or metal while chopping. The Rest of the khukuri is un-HT'ed to give the blade all the toughness, impact resistance and flexibility that good 5160 spring steel can provide.

 

[solphilos]

Excellent, that's all I needed to know. I'm sold.

Thanks for the response.

 

[Karda]

The main difference you are going to see between H.I. and other makers is that H.I. are a bit more robust with a thicker spine. You will also notice that H.I. khukuri have a larger handle to fit amercan hands. Hopefully you will never need it, but these blades come with a limited lifetime warranty

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[solphilos]

I'll do that, thanks again!

 

[Steve Tall]

Please consider purchasing a spare sheath from Yangdu at the same time, the full $20 price would go to the Kami Medical Emergency Fund. More details and photos here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=775762

 

[solphilos]

Please consider purchasing a spare sheath from Yangdu at the same time, the full $20 price would go to the Kami Medical Emergency Fund. More details and photos here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=775762

Great idea, I'll do that. I planned on making a Kydex sheath for it, but I'm all for the cause so I'll get one anyway. Thanks for the info. :thumbup:

 

[Cotherion]

One blade to last u all ur life, that be the CAK

 

[Yangdu]

Welcome to HI and Forum, Solphilos