M43 and Chiruwa Ang Khola

Mr.BadExample

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After some lurking, I ordered an M43 and a Chiruwa Ang Khola.
After hearing the Ang Khola's rep, I had to have one, and I think the M43 has the most beautiful lines for a kukri.
I have two antique kukris, a Bushmaster, and a Cold Steel LTC. I'll post photos of the older ones sometime, they're nice, but nothing spectacular.
This should round out my collection unless I find a Blackjack Reinhardt Kukri or a Damascus one. :)
 
riiiight.......

You're sure you won't want a Sirupati, a Malla, a balance, a Chitlangi, and.......?:p
 
Originally posted by stripey357
This should round out my collection unless I find a Blackjack Reinhardt Kukri or a Damascus one. :)
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This does not sound like rounding out. It sounds like a good start:D. I actually sold a Cold Steel ATC I had to fund a M43 that I now have. The HIKV has affected me that much, but I don't regret it at all:cool:. Let us know what you think when they arrive.
 
You're right, kukris are like tattoos-- you can't have just five!
I'm already looking at the Sirupati and the Gelbu special!!
 
asked him, "Why do we have three motorcycles in the garage?"

He replied, "Honey? There's just NO ROOM for another one!"
 
My khukuris arrived today and I am VERY impressed! They're even better than I imagined. Excellent fit and finish, and a great feel in the hand. Truly beautiful knives.
And you're all right, I'll definitely be buying more!

Again, the service was impeccable. I ordered these knives less than a week ago, and here they are. And I'm a long way from Nevada!

I need to go find some trees to trim now, before I start chopping on my desk. :)

-Tom
 
Hi Tom. Can you take a moment to compare the M43 and CAK please? I can afford just one at this point and so my request! Thanks in advance.
 
Amko, I'll say this much about the 2....the Chiruwa Ang Khola was my first blade from HI. I liked the idea it's built like a tank. I'm very new to HI, but not the hand made knife world industry. I've been collecting knives for approximately 35-40 yrs.
That meaning the hammer forged knives, both carbon steel and damascus steel.
As far as learning about these knives, I'm going into this as a "new" collector. I'm asking like you, I'm making comments and being corrected....and that's what I want! When I talked to Yangdu after my CAK, she recommended the M43 to add to my collection. As I've continued to read and learn, I think I'd be happier with the M43 because it seems to be able to do "multiple things! I was fortunate to get a thinner, lighter M43 made by Kumar. It is very fast and of course a Chiruwa also. As you've watched the video, it's very capable of chopping! Mine seems to be able to be used as a fast moving weapon because of its weight. I've obtained 2 light and 2 heavier since.
The CAK is guaranteed as a pry bar and that's the only one to my knowledge.
I will say, you won't be totally happy until you have both!
Welcome to the addiction!
Blessings
George
 
Thanks for sharing Mr Azar. CAK 16.5" seems to be the way to go for a first-timer...and Purna Kami seems awesome. Wonder if Madame will agree to him making one for me and what the turnaround time would be. What was it like for you?
 
Amko, CAKs are heavy chunks of steel. They're impressive and bulletproof, but they're heavy.

The first thing is, your basic specs. Height, Fitness, Strength, Arm Length. If you're a big, fit guy, you don't have to worry about much. If you're on the smaller side, or older, you might want to edge away from the boat anchors.

Personally, I'd probably recommend the BAS. It's light (pound and a half), transportable, and awesome. Yangdu has one up for sale right now on a DOTD thread. BRB.
 
I orders 6 total. 3 wood, 3 horn. I never pulled all of them out of the plastic bubble wrap, just the handle to identify what I ordered. Everyone I pulled out was made by Purna. They were all in stock and were no back orders!
 
I would agree with TheQuest. Ask yourself, what will I do with this? Weapon? Chopper?
Weapon and chopper, BAS!
Unless you get a light weight M43 like mine @ approx 25-27 oz at 18" long....great moving weapon/chopper!
My 2 cents again!
 
Amko, here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/weekend-blems-and-wooden-flute-for-6-16.1500379/#post-17241823

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The way Kuks are measured, are overall length. So say 4-5 inches handle, 9-10inches blade.

Personally, the BAS is in my top three favorite blades, but it's one of the last ones I got. Not knowing anything about you, or intended uses, I'd start with that one, and you could always decide to go bigger.


There's no rush though. Just keep watching the DOTD threads and see what pops up.

Start a new "looking for recommendations thread." Post your basic specs, what you expect to do with the blade. Look up the knives people recommend to you. Yangdu puts up new blades fairly constantly.








For future reference, the way you contact Auntie is send an email to himimp@aol.com

Basic format I use is:

M'aam,

If:
"Copy and paste description"

From:
"Copy and paste sales thread"

Is still available, I'll take it.

Bladeforums ID
Payment (Visa/Paypal)
Address


Then she'll send an email saying "Long gone" or "Done Deal." After you send an email to her, write in the thread "Email sent for: "Paste knife description." Keeps her inbox from getting flooded and lets people know you've got your foot in the door.

E: Shipping is usually around 15-20 dollars, so add that to the listed price in your head.
 
So helpful The quest. Indebted! Format duly noted!

I have 2 khukuris a 16" at 28 Oz. WW 2 replica and a 20" Five Chirra at 45 Oz. From experience using those for all round yardwork I am specifically looking for something robust. Thanks for your input on the BAS, I will certainly consider it!
 
Talk to Yangdu. Tell her what your intent is. I own some I'll never use. Part of a collection at this point. A grab and go knife for me is my BAS or my light weight M43.
 
Amko said:
So helpful The quest. Indebted! Format duly noted!

I have 2 khukuris a 16" at 28 Oz. WW 2 replica and a 20" Five Chirra at 45 Oz. From experience using those for all round yardwork I am specifically looking for something robust. Thanks for your input on the BAS, I will certainly consider it!
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Robust covers a lot.

CAK - You're going to be able to chop anything with it. Dedicated tool. Heavy. You'll tire out quicker.

M-43 - Still going to chop...pretty much anything. The edge profile and blade shape make up for the lesser weight. Straddles the line between multi-tool and weapon well, leans a bit towards the weapon side. Still thick enough to stand up to anything you throw at it. WildMike used his while building a couple log cabins.

The M-43, with its curved spine....well, mine feels like an extension of my arm. The balance and the flow is just right, easy to aim, etc. But when I'm using the CAK, it's like swinging an axe. For me, it's a little ungainly, and thus don't use it as much.

If you're between the CAK and M43, pick the M43. (Keep the BAS in mind though. It's a wonderful little jack of all trades knife. M43 just beats it because of size and weight, means it has better chopping performance. BAS could do cleanup jobs round the yard just fine.)

Now...if you're looking for something that goes through vines and thin wood easier, you've got a whole different set of models to look at. Sirupati, Gelbu Special, Chainpuri, Chitlangi, etc. The thicker blades just kind of push it out of the way without cutting.
 
Again TheQuest, thanks so much for sharing: this is hugely helpful. There is much to research here (M43…BAS... other knives eg. Sirupate) and I look forward to exploring. But why do I keep coming back to the 16.5 CAK? I have viewed enough You... Videos that I have a fair idea of what to expect. For my capabilities and what I need to accomplish, CAK seems a good bet.
 
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