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Magnum22

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First Khukri. Been readin on these things since June and I've finally got the workhorse I originally got into this for. Ordered on Friday, delivered Monday...awesome. Thanks Yangdu.

First thing i did was take her outside for a test drive. Slaps were fine. The edge was kinda dull but the wood chips were still flying. I have no idea why this thing is called a "baby" GR. Just check her out next to my 119.

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a few more, and no I didn't stab the couch, it's in the air.

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I'm pretty happy with it, it's a whole lotta knife, especially for the money (dotd rocks). Despite my initial idea that I'd end up with a huge collection like most of you, i think this one pretty much hits the spot. It's the length and weight I was lookin for, not that I'm ruling out a smaller BAS or Pen.
 
Very nice first kukri Magnum. Looks like it will be a great work horse. Villagers just scream to be used.
 
I might not have as many khuks if I had have started out with that one.

IMO one of the best models they make. I think the GRS's the Foxy and the WW2 are the best choppers.
 
Villagers get the job done:) I have a special spot for them in my heart. BTW, it's called a "baby" because the full sized version is 22" long and about 3lbs;) A real monster of a khuk.

Jake
 
You know, I didn't give too strong of thought to all of their lineup at first. For instance, I really didn't think to hard about the BAS. And then I saw one that connected for some reason. So I get this BAS, and now it's my go-to khuk. You just gotta find the one that resonates; you gotta find the one that speaks to you. It's all personal. :)

Chris
 
You mentioned that you didn't have the blade truly *sharp,* yet the chips still flew.

That's my experience too. I keep my khuk sharp, but I don't worry that it's not usually as sharp as whatever other knives I may be carrying. It's a chopping tool, not a slicing tool ... and I've found that a good but not shaving edge does what I need just fine. Probably going the extra 15% of sharpness would make it cut even better ... but dunno. I think it's the edge geometry combined with the weight forward that really make a khuk perform well in chopping, and razor-popping sharpness is secondary.

My $0.02
 
Yeah, ganga ram was never on my list. I was pretty set on either the AK, GS, or M43. I saw this piece and before I even saw the price I could hear it callin my name. Then I saw $60, got that e-mail out quick. It's heavy duty, similar to the AK, and sleek and curvy like the M43. Uncle Bill said they go where they are meant, I believe him.

Anyone have any words to share on proper chakma use? I got the blade sharp but I think I worked way harder than I had to.
 
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Anyone have any words to share on proper chakma use? I got the blade sharp but I think I worked way harder than I had to.
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You might find the chakma a little on the soft side for actual burnishing. Some of them are hard as heck, some just on the firmer side of butter;) However, basically whipe the edge of the khuk with the chakma. The flat is generally used for touch up work to push micro-waves back into place. The narrow edge is used to press larger deformations back into place. Don't be afraid to use some pressure, but make sure to watch for skittering off the blade and landing a hand or finger on the edge....personal experience:o
Once you get the hang of it, you'll burnish a lot of your blades. I keep my fine edge carbon Old Hickory knives hair-splitting. A little chakma burnishing goes a long way when i come into contact with a bit of tough bone or a ceramic plate.
A lot of guys like the sandpaper/mouse pad method (do a search for more info than you can shake a stick at) to reprofile the edge. I like it too, but i tend to be lazy as well. Generally, I rough shape the edge with a good toothy butcher's steel, then smooth out some of the teeth on the edge with the "worn out" side of my steel, then i burnish with the chakma, then i strop on some leather, and finally my pantleg. Best method? Not by a long shot, but the edge shaves really well:)

btw, WELCOME to the forum:)

jake
 
Welcome, and great first choice. I agree with HD. The GRS is a monster chopper. Only my Samsher, and bonecutter outperform my GRS (actually my dad's GRS now, I gotta replace that thing). Yours is really beautifully shaped, and the handle is pretty too. Great snag.
 
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