Most underrated khukuri style?

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Which style of khukuri do you feel is most underrated and why?

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I don't know if it's underrated or not, but the BAS doesn't seem to get a lot of press or adulation.

It's the one I choose to carry in my work vehicle. I feel it combines a lot of the best traits of khukuris.

Stout enough for hard work, small enough to be maneuverable and quick.

Anyway, that's what came to mind first.

Blues

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I don't think this directly adresses your
topic and yet it does? I feel the villager
made Khukuris (remember Uncle Bill's
clearance sale a while back) are underrated.
Now as I examine my 14" villager the flaws
in the workmanship (compared to HI standard) are apparent. Sure it has grind marks, the blade is not exactly straight (length of the spine) and in fact it is convex to the right (bows to the right). Further the handle actually twists clockwise a little beginning at the bolster. The hardness is somewhat soft too. The handle has several cracks and is poorly carved. Sounds like I'm complaining about this Khukuri doesn't it? NO, this is not the intent here. But it does set the background for a totally pleasant outcome. Some how all these flaws come together when the blade is held in the hand and compensate for the natural offset alignment of the hand, wrist and forearm. It feels JUST RIGHT when
held and used! Pretty it's not. This one was
made by a Kami with perhaps more heart
and talent than developed skill. I cherish
this little critter of a Khukuri for what it is!
If I may further digress for a moment. Yvsa
made a statement in his reply to my first
post that has been with me since.
"There is something intrinsic pleasing
about using a pretty tool for utility work."
You have no idea how I envy a man who
can hold and use this viewpoint.
Unfortunately I don't have the mental
flexibility to do this (yet). I'm still mired with the view that the 'good stuff' is put on the shelf for special occasions. You instead
use the everyday wares for the routine chores. So this villager is the one that comes along with me
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"and it comes to be
that the soothing light
at the end of your tunnel
is just a freight train
coming your way"
 
The peasant has a soul just as the rich man does.

The beggar on the street corner may have uncharted depths.
 
I like my Malla. Everyone seems to like their aesthetics, but overlook the fact that she makes a nice performer too.

Bob
 
I'll agree on the BAS, nice utility knife, at least for me - shape & weight + it has a "larger" handle (always a + for me).
 
Gotta say BAS. Don't hear about it much although it's Uncle's second top seller.
 
I guess Gelbu Special is one of the top sellers now.

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Otokohadaremo yumenofunanori.
Shonennohinoakogare shinutokimade wasurezunidaiterumonodayo.
 
I'll agree that the BAS is a great knife that doesn't get enough credit. Even though my Durba model likes to take little bites from me when I'm not paying enough attention, no other knife of mine does this, she's a hungry little khuk.

Also, my tin chirra rules! That's all I can say for that one, it's big, fast and chews up pine trees like a chainsaw. My fav. from Bura.
Ok, Mac has spoken, back to lurking
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Bill,
HEE,HEE!I HAVE "ANOTHER BAS by Durba on the way,Koz foiled "AGAIN"! HEE!You really
thought YOU had it made with Uncle? You have "NO"idea, what the COST is to get these Durba's from Uncle! This is why this RESEARCHER is so poor!
jim
 
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