My first Ang Khola

Hi Guys,
I'm new to the forum and just received my 15 inch wood handled Ang Khola yesterday. The shipping was very fast. I ordered it Thursday night and it was here by monday, just two business days. I've never bought a handcrafted knife before and I was extremely impressed with the quality of workmanship and just the way the Khukuri felt like an extension of my arm. The balance is awesome. I enjoy knowing that although there are many other Ang Kholas out there, but becuase mine was made by an individual craftsman it is totally unique; and you can't really say that about the machine made stuff.
When i first took it out of its sheath it was sharp, but not as sharp as i like, and having worked as a professional meat cutter I have a couple of industry grade sharpening steels, the finer of which easily gave my new Khukuri a very sharp invisible edge. The small utility knife also quickly sharpened up enough to shave the hair off my arm. Also I love the way my Ang Khola fits in the sheath, which is absolutely perfect. It smoothly slides in and out, and when sheathing just a gentle knudge snugs it. Today i took it out and tried giving it a little field use. I have a large pecan tree in my yard and I always have some large limbs available. I found one about two inches in diameter slid out my Khukuri and tried I few chops. This tool makes my hatchet seem like something from the stone age. Just a few quick chops and it was through that piece of hardwood. Next i did some brush trimming and I think I may throw my pruners away, or at least put them in storage. It made very short work of removing brush and small limbs, usually with just one or two chops. I even chopped down a small 3 or 4 inch sapling growing next to my fence without ever touching my fence. Awesome cutting power and it seemed very easy to control. After that bit of use i checked my edge and could see some slight dulling by looking directly at the edge in the sunlight; so i tried using the small steel to straighten the edge. I usually don't use a smooth steel, prefering a fine; but I was impressed at how well it restored the edge. I can see that this tool is likely to be around longer than i am after giving me a lifetime of use. I can't wait to take it camping. The only drawback to purchasing this knife that i have encountered so far is that it has made most of my other large knives pale in comparsion in regards to thier versatility and usefulness; as I am sure that from now on whenever i am out in the field hunting, hiking, canoeing or camping my Ang Khola will be my choice to carry.
Thanks for listening
James from Oklahoma:thumbup:

 

Thanks guys. I think you're right wildmike, I'm already thinking about getting a Chiruwa. lol

 

Thanks Thor, you're gonna love it man!

 

Thanks Mr Mike, I'll check that out.