Monkey Business

This probably belongs in the "our thing" thread, but this morning heard the line:

"...it's a difference of opinion that makes horse races."

Nice description of how the HI Forum works. Have fun, and watch to see what happens. There's always the next race, and the next khukuri to drool over and then buy.
 
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Good points made here. I have a big problem with the blanket ass indians as well.They always seem to show up when I least expect them,some of them disguised as 'real people'. I could tell you some stories,but y'all probably have experienced them first hand.

Back to the sharp steel.

Hanuman seems to have a harder than usual edge. The chakma sings when rubbed down the edge. It is a beautiful,lovely, mesmerising sound. I think I am going to have to remove Him from under my pillow.(temporary place for Him until I can make a permanent one.)
I have had some strange dreams the last couple of nights. This one is truly a weapon class blade.
Makes me really wonder about that 12" Sirupati now!!


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>>>>---¥vsa---->®
The civilized man sleeps behind locked doors in the city while the naked savage sleeps (with a knife) in a open hut in the jungle.
 
I could not think of a more polite term that conveyed the same meaning.Only a few will get it anyway.
 
Ysva,

Can you describe the chakma sings when you rub it against the edge a bit more. The khukhuri being a spring steel blade should be able to make music much like a tuning fork.

Only my 22" Ang Khola sings when it is being burnished with the chakma. It also, sung when I tried the EZ lap model M on it. The others are silent.

Maybe we start the singing Hanuman choir.

Will
 
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Will,it is kind of hard to describe and I needed a good excuse to bring Him out and play for a while anyway.

It is the first sound of the chakma hitting the edge which makes a "ting" and then a varied note as it is slid along the blade. Differeing pressures cause different sounds.When the chakma leaves the point it makes another kind of "ting." It is most interesting as this is the only one so far of ours that does this.
The village model may sing when I finally get a polished edge on it. I have been working on some other things and haven't done that yet. It does make a hiss now when the chakma is used on it. Still pretty rough though.

The old knives I told you about that I used to make from old car springs would sing also,but they were all steel. When thrown and hitting wrongly the would almost sound like a bell. When thrown and 'Stuck" they made a really neat twang like in twaaaaannnnggggg sound. It was caused by the blade vibrating back and forth. Almost like something you would hear in the movies. I am going to try throwing the villager I have one day. It is light enough to do so with. I have a feeling it will do the same.



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>>>>---¥vsa---->®
The civilized man sleeps behind locked doors in the city while the naked savage sleeps (with a knife) in a open hut in the jungle.
 
Measured mine, nearly 18" OAL, Blade just a hair under a foot. I got a blem WWII that is very little longer than my BAS - now I understand why the 18" WWII is so popular. Like the Hanuman grip too, good handful for my hands. Oh well, the villager is beginning to shape up, a few strokes here and there each day. Will post pics if I manage to cut the beauty that's within the material out of it.
 
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Since I saw Rustypost the measurements I thoughtI would do the same.
Hanuman is 17 1/2" OAL.11 3/4" long blade 1 3/4" at the widest point and a tad over 7/16 thick. I 'mic'ed' it and it was .450. 7/16 is .437
Nice sized handle dia. wise.It is just a tad short,but that is okay for a weapon instead of a chopper.My fingers overlap onto the bolster.

Hanuman has a very eager 'feel' though and feels very light and lively in the hand. I did take Him out back and chopped some using a lot of force on a piece of hardwood.
Excellent penetration and withstands chop and twist well with no flexing.
That's the last time I will ask that of Him except in an emergency. I just can't get over the 'edge' He takes though. This is one sharp kuhkuri!

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>>>>---¥vsa---->®
The civilized man sleeps behind locked doors in the city while the naked savage sleeps (with a knife) in a open hut in the jungle.
 
Pls highlight me - what makes a khukuri to become a Hanuman ? Is it it's blade shape or is it it's handle shape ?

All this while I thought that it is the blade shape that makes the khukuri to become this or that model. I believe that a WW II blade with a Hanuman handle is always a WW II model. While a Hanuman blade with any type of handle will always a Hanuman model.

 
The Mighty Hanuman has landed safe and sound in New York City! It's absolutely AWESOME! Surpasses my expectations! I love everything about it: The distinctive blade (I'm so glad I ended up with this rather than the Hanuman/WWII version since this blade was one of the things that was particularly appealing to me! Of course, I'll be getting a WWII too in the near future!) The handle is fantastic - fits my hand perfectly, just between the bolster and Hanuman's chin. The Hanuman head has a lot of character, I must say, I wasn't expecting him to be as detailed - really like his smile! The accompanying tools are a delight too. Last, but not least, the sheath is a real handsome piece too - love the old-style leather looping around it with the two "buttons" on the front, as well as the subdued lines drawn on the top and across the edges of the sheath.

I've already scared several of my co-workers with my new toy! They're all proper yuppies from Long Island, New England, etc. - the type for whom golf is as exciting as it gets, and who spend mondays talking about, "Oh my god! I got soooo wasted friday night!....." This girl next to my office mentioned that this had to be the biggest sharp object she'd ever held! Another suggested that in his opinion, collecting stamps would be safer/saner than collecting knives (yeah, right! ....)

"Jai Bajrang Bali!" (That's Hail to Hanuman - Bajrang-Bali being another name for Hanuman). I've seen a lot of khukuris of all shapes and sizes, and I must say I'm really impressed with this one. For those of you out there looking for something unique and distinctive, look no further than the Mighty Hanuman Khukuri!

- Sonam


 
Ysva,

Thanks for the description of sounds you get from Hanuman. The fact that Hanuman and your other knives sing and the Village khukhuri does not suggest it has something to do with the handle. Perhaps, the tang attatchment method prevents the blade from vibrating musically. I tried a few of my other khukhuri's and none of them will sing. They all just went thrwack when I struck them with my thumbnail. So far it is still only the 22" Ang Khola that is the singer.

Will
 
Many thanks for all the feedback. You know I am not in good shape. I just discovered page 2 of this thread!

Nephew, I used to sip a Golden Eagle beer from time to time in the Bajrang bar in Naya Banasore.

Uncle Bill

[This message has been edited by Bill Martino (edited 13 July 1999).]
 
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