Kumar Kardas

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Who has a Kumar Karda with a carved handle? I need a new toy, and I can't decide between a Chitlangi, YCS, or M-43. I have been wanting a Kumar Karda though, so I guess I can buy that and put off that decision later. I wanted to ask your opinions first before I order it. How does the carving on the handle affect grip? Does it affect comfort at all? How does it feel in the hand?
 
I've got a couple, Kam, and they are pretty good. The carving actually improves the grip. Try one. If you don't like it send it back and we'll ship you a YCS. I know you'll like that one.
 
Uncle,

I must concur with you in that I'll like the YCS. It's a must have that's on my short list of khukuris that I still NEED to buy.;) I need to hold off on that for a while as I'm currently suffering from a lack of funds. I'm planning on going back to school this time next year and that means spending most of my disposable income on school applications. To say that these past few months have been an exercise in self-control is an understatement. You don't know how hard it is to visit the Cantina with an empty wallet. I was really tempted to buy that Jewel last week. Dave's a lucky guy.

I think I hear a Kumar Karda calling my name though. Which one of the kamis do you think makes the best ones? And do they all come with carved handles?
 
Arghhh!!! Must resist...I'm not supposed to buy anything until my test scores come in!

Uncle, it depends. Which one of the two has the nicer wood handle? I have a couple of knives with wood handles, both saatisal. One's a BGRS and the other's a Malla. Although I love the Malla, I just adore the way the handle of the BGRS looks, and feels in my hand. It's smoother and more tightly grained than the handle of the Malla. Is this variety a typical trait of saatisal?
 
My YCS arrived today, and all I can say is I am speechless. Sanu makes a damn fine khukuri.
 
...need a lot more detail to really finish them out, but they are worth it. Both my GS and Malla are Saatisal, but very different grains - It depends a great deal on where on the tree the wood was taken (stump, toward the roots, will have the most dramatic grain) and sometimes where on the hill (valley, stream bank, etc.) the tree was grown. The same genus of Saatisal will have many grain patterns and densities, but will still be recognizeable as Saatisal.
 
Thanks, Lat. As I've mentioned before when Sanu has a good day there is not anybody who can make a better khukuri, not even Bura.

And thanks for good woodchuck help, Wal.
 
Thanks for the replies all. Uncle, I'll be emailing you about those Kardas sometime next week.
 
Sorry, but I couldn't hold out any longer. I think it's been over half a year since I ordered something for you, at least for myself. That's brutal for an HIKV sufferer.

It sure was hard giving away those last two knives I bought from you. One was a 12" sirupati, one of the last by Kumar, and the other was an 18" kobra by Kesar that weighed only 12 oz.:eek: Remember that one Uncle? Boy that was heartbreaking. But they say it's better to give than receive right?

It's okay though. Those two khukuris went to good homes. I gave the
sirupati to my fifteen year old sister. She's nearing that age when she's starting to attract the attention of boys. What a headache! Hopefully those boys will behave themselves when they see that little blade. Especially since big brother has several of his own that makes that particular knife look anemic!
 
Yangdu discouraged the advances of several males with a 9 incher so perhaps the 15 incher will do even better. Just make sure sis knows when and how to use the knife.
 
I got one of the Kumar kardas in last Monday. Thanks Uncle! One question though, are they differentially hardened?

BTW thanks Walosi for your woodchuck tips. They were invaluable in getting the red rouge out from all those little crevices in the carving. Now I just have to go to Wal-Mart to pick up some sandpaper so I can smooth out the surfaces.
 
They are differentially hardened to the best of my knowledge. They harden all blades like that. I don't think anybody has ever run a hamon on one for us to see, though.
 
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