Khukuri as weapon

These terms don't mean much anymore. Our gov't is pretty radical, if you ask me.
Incidentally, Liberals don't hate cars, just because they would like to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.

The only people I know at Emory are in the Med school - and they don't have time for anything, let alone leisure.
 
I take that back, in fact I'm wrong..

I've got a few martial arts students from Emory, including the med school. They have a balanced view of firearms too.
 
my book by egerton shows almopst every kind of khukuri being used in battle, so you cant go wrong with any of them really.
I like a khukuri with a less acute angle (Gelbu special) or a circular, more narrow profile. (hanshee)
Really, though, they are all weapons.
 
i'll put in my vote for the 12" sirupati, small enough for concealed cary, enough weight to get the hammer effect behind the edge, small enough to be able to control easily, enough curve to use for a draw knife effect. the only complaint being is that i wish i had a wood handled one/one with a slightly bigger handle :( otherwise its just awesome :D
 
Used to feel only the straighter khuks felt weaponlike in my hand, but then I got this white metal handled 15" AK by Bura, that now sleeps naked with me at night :eek: :barf: :p Though, I do have an assortment of toys readily accessable with which to play with any would-be intruder, though the AK has the distinction of sharing the bed.
 
Khuks for carry: HI Kerambit, or 12" Sirupati (mine's a village model with a blued blade).

Military:

  • GP: 16.5" WWII (mine's a village model with blued blade).
  • Combat: 18" Sirupati (again, mine's a 17" village model with blued blade)
  • Breaching: 16.5" Chiruwa AK (not the best fighter, however)
Classy combat: 18" Chitlangi or 18" Chaindadi (for those black tie occasions).

Pick something light and fast -- that feels right when you pick it up. If you need a more GP blade, like most soldiers, go for a WWII.
 
when the sit arises is the best. I like the heavier variety, 16.5" plus. AK, M43, YCS, etc. Make sure to use the one you don't mind having confiscated by LEO's as "Exhibit A.";)

Keith
 
An Illustrated Handbook of Indian Arms and those of Nepal, Burma, Thailand and Malaya by Wilbrahim Egerton. 1880, White Orchid Press
isbn: 974-8299-62-7
 
Mark Nelson said:
A 21" Chitlangi by Amtrak for me. One of my all around favorites.
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Absolutely! Agree on the size and model and kami. I have an 18" also, but the 21" in wood feels fantastic. So good in fact that I have been thinking about getting a twin in horn.

I'll keep saying it, this is one blade that is crying out for a 25" model, as does the Malla. Both great feeling knives with wonderful balance.

Regards,

Norm
 
Yvsa said:
That was very true until I got my 21"+ Chitlangi and now it's my favorite "weapon" khuk.:)
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That's right Yvsa! Very astute of you! You are so wise. Who needs the old models anyway? And now you are getting sleepy... Your eyelids are getting heavy, you are falling into a deep sleep...

And now you no longer like your YCS quite so much. In fact, you want to get rid of it, don't you? You really hate it after all, and can't even stand to see it laying around! It's a monstrosity compared to that beautiful curvy Chitlangi. Wouldn't you like _another_ Chitlangi? Yes, that would be so nice! You want to sell that old YCS right away don't you, now that it is no longer your favorite! Why, the blade is too small anyway! Kinda curvy and creepy-looking! How could you ever have thought you wanted to keep it?

E-mail Norm, that's it! He will make the old bad outdated knife go away and leave you with your Chitlangi and a pocketful of cash, or even another knife!! Bad, _bad_ YCS, ugly old thing! E-mail Norm! E-mail Norm! E-MAIL NORM!

(On the count of 3 you will wake up feeling refreshed, with no recollection of what was said to you, but you will no longer be able to stand to look at your YCS... :D)


Regards,


Dr. Norm, The Khuk Doctor (That's "Khuk" not "Kook"! :) )
 
I have a 15" Sirupati that just feels right for a defense weapon. The handle is bigger than a 12" siru and the blade comes in at about 9 or 10 inches, combat length for sure.

Fast and light and hair shaving sharp. No doubt in my mind that the 15" siru could do some serious damage.
 
Svashtar said:
That's right Yvsa! Very astute of you! You are so wise. Who needs the old models anyway? And now you are getting sleepy... Your eyelids are getting heavy, you are falling into a deep sleep...

And now you no longer like your YCS quite so much. In fact, you want to get rid of it, don't you?

Regards,

Dr. Norm, The Khuk Doctor (That's "Khuk" not "Kook"! :) )
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LMRRAO!!!!:D Nary a snowball's chance in hell Norm, but good try anyway. I only have the very first one left and it's getting passed on down the generations.:D
 
Cheers Danny that may take some finding! Mind you if it has an ISBN I suppose its a reprint? Hope so Ill check it out tommorow.

Cheers,
Spiral
 
the book is here.
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I'm in the process of lifting weights and getting stronger so I can use a 25 inch ang khola for a sharp battle club or something... :cool:
 
Hi Danny , Cheers, But found that my Eggertons book, "Indian & Oriental arms & armour! is apparently the same book!?! originaly published as "An Illustrated Handbook of Indian Arms" published in1880 :rolleyes:

Although I miust admit in my copy he doesnt refer to kukris much, other than kukris bieng the national weapon thats a type of "billhook" used for cutting through small wood in the jungles.

So am rather intrigued what pix or paragraphs are missing from my copy that,
Quote "my book by egerton shows almopst every kind of khukuri being used in battle, so you cant go wrong with any of them really."

regards,
Spiral
 
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