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Ok, First the specs:
Weight: 23.4oz
Length: 18in
Thickness at spine:7/16"
Width at belly:1 5/8
First impressions:
The first thing I noticed was the handle. Perfectly done, Satisal with burl on one side. Buttcap is the best I have--flawless. Bolster, same. Blade also flawless and sharp enough to shave hair(arm not face
).
The spine is flat, unlike most other khuks. I really like this look!
Also there is no "sword of shiva" to speak of. Only a nicely rounded and polished groove in its place--I also like this look.
Cho is like other Malla's, weird at first, but its growing on me
Karda and Chakma: Karda IS a KHUK, with beautiful burled handle! Even has a bolster! Perfect! Chakma is a chakma nicely done
Balance and Handling:
POB is 2.5" from front of bolster, but feels closer. The handle seems pretty beefy for a khuk this length which may account for it. Very agile and quick, yet with enough heft behind it to give potential as a light/medium chopper. This one feels more like a weapon to me, but one that would punch through some tought stuff to get at someone
The blade has a more distinctive forward curve than say the Chitlangi and Kobra (which are very close in this regard based on my 2 examples), but is like an AK in its Forward Curve
Overall:
A very different looking and feeling khukuri that IMHO really adds some spice to a collection (at least to my meager one). Its all subjective, but I would recommend this one highly It is an unusual khuk. It took me from last friday to decide on how I liked it to be able to post this review. It has grown on me quite a bit
Weight: 23.4oz
Length: 18in
Thickness at spine:7/16"
Width at belly:1 5/8
First impressions:
The first thing I noticed was the handle. Perfectly done, Satisal with burl on one side. Buttcap is the best I have--flawless. Bolster, same. Blade also flawless and sharp enough to shave hair(arm not face
).The spine is flat, unlike most other khuks. I really like this look!
Also there is no "sword of shiva" to speak of. Only a nicely rounded and polished groove in its place--I also like this look.
Cho is like other Malla's, weird at first, but its growing on me
Karda and Chakma: Karda IS a KHUK, with beautiful burled handle! Even has a bolster! Perfect! Chakma is a chakma nicely done
Balance and Handling:
POB is 2.5" from front of bolster, but feels closer. The handle seems pretty beefy for a khuk this length which may account for it. Very agile and quick, yet with enough heft behind it to give potential as a light/medium chopper. This one feels more like a weapon to me, but one that would punch through some tought stuff to get at someone
The blade has a more distinctive forward curve than say the Chitlangi and Kobra (which are very close in this regard based on my 2 examples), but is like an AK in its Forward Curve
Overall:
A very different looking and feeling khukuri that IMHO really adds some spice to a collection (at least to my meager one). Its all subjective, but I would recommend this one highly
It is an unusual khuk. It took me from last friday to decide on how I liked it to be able to post this review. It has grown on me quite a bit
