Looking for first Khukris

look at this, I posted this before... here is my ASTK-V (18"), my CS SK-5 GK and one of my Tamangs...

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then the spines, same order...
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the "cheaper" CS ones are actually machetes and in fact are 1050 steel...

I haven't used my CS GK since I bought my first HI Khuk and I am not certain why I even keep it. They simply cannot compete, even with a Tamang, when it comes to durability and chopping ability. If it is self defense, then the Tamang far out shines the CS blade while still out clearing the brush and being far more useful for general bushcrafting. I am 5'10" and 260# and pretty strong and find myself using my Tamang most of the time for everything. When it is time to chop down a tree or really chop something up, I turn to the ASTK. Couple a Tamang with a knife like the R-10 and you are completely covered for bushcraft IMO.
 
Roughneckrob, shoot Yangdu an email at himimp@aol.com and see if she has one in stock currently. She may or may not, but I bet she will give you an ETA on when they might be in stock next if they aren't.
Also, I'd put my tamang against a cold steel gurkha kukri anyday. The tamang is, at minimum half the price of the CS KLO, and probably one of the thinnest khukuris HI makes, other than the kobra.
 
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My god, thats it. Thats the one right there. Amazing, this is exactly what I had in mind when I think about a khukris. What is the name of this model and how do I go about getting one.:D
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That's the Amar Thapa Singh Kukri (ATSK).

We've been seeing a lot of them lately, Yangdu may have some in stock still.
 
My god, thats it. Thats the one right there. Amazing, this is exactly what I had in mind when I think about a khukris. What is the name of this model and how do I go about getting one.
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Roughneck,

At ~1.3cm thick and 35Oz, ASTK should fit into your bill.
This is an 18inch version. Auntie will be able to tell if she has it in stock.

General Singh, you've just got another fan!:thumbup:
 
Hey lets not forget the Bonecutters that have been around lately, some very nice 18" 30+ oz monsters. Very nice and for a big guy it could be a match.

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I am a big fan of my 18" ASTK-V (Villager Finish) from Dil Kami for certain!

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here it is below my 22" Sgt. K Bone Cutter (The Keyboard Kutter)
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