Looking for some info on a Khuk

ivan51

ivan51

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What HI Khuk model would you guy's recomend for out in the wood's/camping/ maby survival? im new to these blade's and any info on this would be great. thanks
 
I'd add the YCS and Dui Chirra to that list.

But basically, any of the larger, heavier models will do very well (I wouldn't call the very light models like the Sirupate or Kobra good all-rounders).

IMO a 16" or so length is about the smallest one should go for in a wilderness knife, 18" is about the perfect compromise size and 20" is about as big as you'd want to go in the Ang Khola line (1/2" spine). You can add 2" to those lengths with a kukri with a 3/8" spine.

But really you could pick any of them and they'd do the job. None of them would suck.

Best advice is to look at them all, scan through previous deals of the day posts, etc, and buy the model that speaks to you. If you get lucky like I did, your first choice will be "the one". If not, the first choice will tell you where to look next.

Oh, and plan on getting HIKV (Himalayan Imports Kukri Virus) -- everyone says they are only going to buy one. But it's like a trip to Vegas: you go for "just a little fun", but wake up in a room, bleeding with a headache, with a bunch of strange clothes (in this case sheaths) laying on the floor, surrounded by naked girls (in this case kukris out of their sheaths), wondering "What the Hell happened?"

Get down with the sickness.

Oh, and don't forget, HI makes some real nice knives as well. . .;)
 
Cpl Punishment said:
I'd add the YCS and Dui Chirra to that list.

But basically, any of the larger, heavier models will do very well (I wouldn't call the very light models like the Sirupate or Kobra good all-rounders).

IMO a 16" or so length is about the smallest one should go for in a wilderness knife, 18" is about the perfect compromise size and 20" is about as big as you'd want to go in the Ang Khola line (1/2" spine). You can add 2" to those lengths with a kukri with a 3/8" spine.

But really you could pick any of them and they'd do the job. None of them would suck.
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I was trying to go with the less fancy,relatively inexpensive models, but you are right they are included as great choppers. I'm just not one to carry fancy gear into the field for camp chores, but that's just me, they would undoubtedly make awesome camp blades.

15" to 18' for smaller folk and 18" to 22" for Sasquatches......Iz my rule of thumb.

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Fancy stuff not for chores?

People used to have one or two blades. These treasured blades were handed down through the generations and further embellished or repaired. Some were simple. Some were works of art. All had to be useful. A weapon, a tool, a status symbol...

a GOOD blade, well maintained... will carry with it, the use, memories, and pride that it's owner had, and be passed onto the next generation, a good friend, or to the grave...

a blade short of that, may not last a century, may not last the rigors of hard-use, and may not be anything to look at in 10 years...



but each to his own :thumbup:
 
kukulza28 said:
Fancy stuff not for chores?

People used to have one or two blades. These treasured blades were handed down through the generations and further embellished or repaired. Some were simple. Some were works of art. All had to be useful. A weapon, a tool, a status symbol...

a GOOD blade, well maintained... will carry with it, the use, memories, and pride that it's owner had, and be passed onto the next generation, a good friend, or to the grave...

a blade short of that, may not last a century, may not last the rigors of hard-use, and may not be anything to look at in 10 years...

but each to his own :thumbup:
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True, but how many of us here have only one blade.:D

All H.I. products are users. But IMHO there are two types of khuks in my collection. some for keeping in as pristine shape as i can, and some for using as tools. I myself prefer to keep the higher end product as Display pieces and use any one of the models i listed as users. IF i were able to afford as many as i'd like and have more than one example, then i would consider taking a fancy khuk out for a romp.
 
Hope you don't mind my .02 cents: Out of the Khukuris I have and have handled I'd say look at the WWII either size (16.5" or 18") or the M43.

Also if you think you might like a lighter blade look at the 20" to 22" Sirupati's. I've carried my 20" Sirupati (23oz) and my 16.5" WWII model (24oz) on many a campout and both worked great for trail clearing. The WWII was better at splitting and hard wood chopping and the Sirupati better at lighter brush (weeds) and fast cutting but both are very capable. Though if I could only have One blade on a trip it would probably be my WWII for it's better splitting and hard wood chopping ability.

Just an FWI I've cut down Quaking aspens with the WWII and Sirupati and will get er done!!

Heber
 
First Kuk I ever owned was a BAS pattern. It wasn,t H.I. (there was no H.I. then), but the knife impressed me and it became a prized piece of gear.

Years later when living rough I checked out the H.I website. On the site they had some very excellent info that used cad drawings to compare the different model and the amount of blade drop. From that comparison I chose the M-43. This was due to consiferation of two factors. First the M-43 displayed the most blade drop which would equal the largest and most powerful sweet spot. Second it accentuates this by having the handle curve down slightly, this increases the power of the rolling snap when cutting, plus it allows the wrist to be in a more natural and comfortable position. This handle position also makes ti not only possible but easy to thrust with the kukri which is a clumsy operation with most others. I also prefer the point on the M-43 to the more rounded nose of the other mainly chopping models.

Just my experience. The M-43 is the best kuk for the woods.
 
This question comes up alot..... you'd think it must be a good one ;) I got a 15" BAS for that role, and around the campsite it has held up amazingly.

HOWEVER:

A 15" Khuk is still 20+ oz. that may not seem like alot, but if you're planning on taking the knife on long hiking or trips, or packing all your gear in 20km before setting up camps, a M43, BAS, CAK and so on may be too big and too heavy to be worth lugging around. And what's the point of buying a khuk for survival if it's too big and heavy to make you want to take it camping (such as my BAS). In fact, my 15" BAS, which i absolutely love to death, has been relegated to car camping. I've got a 12" UBE that I take with me that does everything i need quite fine when i'm going into the bush, and am looking forward to testing out my new kerambit.

Bottom line is this:

M43, BAS, CAK, eveyr knife you'll find here is amazing. Everyone has their own personal preference as to which is best for camping and all around survival. I caution you though, to think about how much weight you want to carry. Kepp in mind that a 12" khuk, while small for a khukuri, is still a BIG knife, and will perform equal to or surpass a hatchet. My 15" BAS approaches the work of an axe when chopping wood. Meanwhile, a 15" Khuk is getting close to 2 ibs. And over 20km if you're hiking, that adds up to alot.
 
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