My first HI Khukuri

lefthandblack

lefthandblack

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Hello all, today I ordered my first Khukuri from HI, a Chiruwa Ang Khola. I am extremely excited to get this blade in my hands and I intend it to be a user. I made this choice after weeks of reading and research. Any info or stories regarding this blade are appreciated. Thanks.


Update 11-02-05

My first HI Khukuri arrived at my front door this morning. Beautiful, just beautiful. Chiruwa Ang Khola, measures approx. 16.5 inches with a 3/8 thick blade. Initials K.M. with a six pointed star signifies that this blade was made by Kumar I believe. Very comfortable and well done wood handle. This blade just feels great in the hand, almost light for its size. The edge is pretty good, but I might do a little touching up before I test it out this afternoon. Can't wait to go try it out! Now I understand how some of you contract HIKV. The fit and finish is just amazing at this price point. I just feels right in the hand.

I just want to say thank you to Yangdu for making available an excellent product, with awesome customer service and prompt shipping. This has been a first class experience from a first class company. I will definitely be purchasing more HI products in the future. What should I get next?:D

Now, if you will excuse me, I have some logs that need attending to in the backyard.:) Thanks again!
 
Congrets lnb !

hmm.........I have seen a few people that bought a chiuwa AK as their 1st khuk....:rolleyes:

You guys shall start a club here :)
 
I've got 2. I love one and like the other. They're almost like different models. One is heavy and more of a chopper and just like spec by Kumar. My favorite by Bura is light, well balanced and has a much thinner blade. I actually like it better for wood working and it really has a little of a martial or weapons feel to it. Either way you can't lose.
 
Getting my 1st AK.........12 incher :o

My Bura hanshee style was light at 18oz 15 inches.......feels better day by day.......new owner :o
 
I got my first HI khuk ( a Chiruwa AK :p ) two weeks ago!! Nicest blade I've ever held. Mine is a Kumar. Be prepared to be hooked as soon as you hold it!! You won't be unhappy, Congrats!!

Andy
 
Congrats LHB and welcome to the Cantina/Psycho Ward, well in actuallity it's right next door now but you know what I mean.
Maybe this ought to remain the Cantina and the other side of the forum the Psycho Ward.;) :D
You'll love your new khuk, let us know how it performs for you and what you think of it. You won't be disappointed I know.:thumbup: :D
 
Welcome.

Congratulations.

Read the Safety Thread.

Then,

Re-read the safety thread.


You will fall in love with this blade. Savor those moments, they are the honeymoon before a long life of use and utility.


Then

Re-re-read the Safety Thread.



Be well and safe.
 
Kismet said:
Welcome.

Congratulations.

Read the Safety Thread.

Then,

Re-read the safety thread.


You will fall in love with this blade. Savor those moments, they are the honeymoon before a long life of use and utility.


Then

Re-re-read the Safety Thread.



Be well and safe.
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Haha! I have read the safety thread multiple times. I will read it again. Thanks guys for all of the comments, I can't wait for this blade to arrive. I will report back once it does.
 
Astrodada said:
So LNB what's your next ? ;)
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Not sure yet. Now Im starting to really look forward to Yangdu's deals. I would really like to come across a 20" or so Chiruwa Ang Khola, as I really like the full tang construction for strength. My 16.5 is awesome by the way and chops like a dream. I took it out back last Saturday and proceed to give it a work out for about an hour. I did a little de-limbing on my elms and also chopped and split some logs for the fire this winter. I then decided to test it out on some 2x4's and it would chop through them in about 20-30 seconds a piece, with huge chunks of wood flying with every swing. I am amazed how accurately these can be swung. I then swung the tip full force into the 2x4's and proceeded to pry them in half. This knife is incredible and it did not lose any of its edge through this ordeal. A little bit of FP-10 and a wipe down with my silicon cloth, and 5 minutes later you could not tell that I had been punishing it for about an hour. The blade still looks brand new. I was supposed to go camping last weekend and I was really going to put it to the test, but something came up. Now I understand the guarantee on these blades, break it and get two free. I cannot imagine the force under normal use that it would take to break this blade. Simply awesome. This is definitely not my last. Thanks everyone!
 
Now Im starting to really look forward to Yangdu's deals. I would really like to come across a 20" or so Chiruwa Ang Khola, as I really like the full tang construction for strength
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I have owned a 20" Ak (regular tang, not chiruwa), my first khuk for about 5 years now and have beat the hell out of it. It is stronger than anything I've ever seen or used. Don't be afraid to get a regular handled 20" AK--these tangs are massive and go through almost the entire handle. Besides if it fails HI will replace it.

Congrats on the new blade, and welcome:thumbup: :)
 
lefthandblack said:
I would really like to come across a 20" or so Chiruwa Ang Khola, as I really like the full tang construction for strength.
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LHB all of the HI Khukuris with the exception of the partial tanged knives like the Hanuman and the Bura Dui Chiarra have full tangs.
The full length stick tang is just as strong as the Chiruwa tang and for most people has less of a tendency to vibrate uncomfortably in heavy use.
Just wanted to make it clear that they are both full tang khukuris and equally strong.:thumbup: :D :cool:

Actually the partial tang HI khukuris are just as strong in reality as the tangs are indeed high speed and heavy duty.
However being a partial tang and not being peened over at the top of the handle the partial tangs do have a chance of working loose and failing.
A 1/8" hole drilled all the way through the handle and tang with an 1/8" pin epoxied in it will solve any problems of strength and/or any potential to fail.
And even at that there have been instances of hard use with a partial tang Hanuman for several years without failure have been recorded.
The Hanuman would still be in use if it hadn't of been stolen from one of our fellow Cantinistas.:(
 
Yvsa said:
LHB all of the HI Khukuris with the exception of the partial tanged knives like the Hanuman and the Bura Dui Chiarra have full tangs.
The full length stick tang is just as strong as the Chiruwa tang and for most people has less of a tendency to vibrate uncomfortably in heavy use.
Just wanted to make it clear that they are both full tang khukuris and equally strong.:thumbup: :D :cool:

Actually the partial tang HI khukuris are just as strong in reality as the tangs are indeed high speed and heavy duty.
However being a partial tang and not being peened over at the top of the handle the partial tangs do have a chance of working loose and failing.
A 1/8" hole drilled all the way through the handle and tang with an 1/8" pin epoxied in it will solve any problems of strength and/or any potential to fail.
And even at that there have been instances of hard use with a partial tang Hanuman for several years without failure have been recorded.
The Hanuman would still be in use if it hadn't of been stolen from one of our fellow Cantinistas.:(
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Ahhh, thanks for the info. Are the stick tangs radiused? I know that sharp angles can cause stress risers and that is what I would be worried about. Thanks again.
 
Welcome Lefthandblack:)
Sorry I missed this thread. i try to greet everyone. You don't have anything to worry about in terms of stress fractures. From what I have seen the tangs are squared off, but i think radius/squared tangs are not that big of deal when it comes to the khuks. While failure can happen anywhere and at anytime with any knife i think the whole radious/squared tang thing is more suited to knives in the 1/4" and lower thickness. We're talking about blades 3/8" and 1/2" wide made by craftsmen that do this for their living from the time they are 5 until...well until they fall over. I've had dozens and dozens of khuks pass through my hands. I haven't had one failure in either the chiruwa or peened or partial pinned tangs. They're all great:) It's personal preference really.
Generally, i like the peened tangs for comfort. However, I have a chiruwa YCS that does not transmit shock AT ALL. I don't know if it's the design or what, but it does not bite my hands at all.
You picked a good starter khuk:thumbup: That blade will last pretty much forever.
once again, welcome:)

Jake
 
Steely_Gunz said:
Welcome Lefthandblack:)
Sorry I missed this thread. i try to greet everyone. You don't have anything to worry about in terms of stress fractures. From what I have seen the tangs are squared off, but i think radius/squared tangs are not that big of deal when it comes to the khuks. While failure can happen anywhere and at anytime with any knife i think the whole radious/squared tang thing is more suited to knives in the 1/4" and lower thickness. We're talking about blades 3/8" and 1/2" wide made by craftsmen that do this for their living from the time they are 5 until...well until they fall over. I've had dozens and dozens of khuks pass through my hands. I haven't had one failure in either the chiruwa or peened or partial pinned tangs. They're all great:) It's personal preference really.
Generally, i like the peened tangs for comfort. However, I have a chiruwa YCS that does not transmit shock AT ALL. I don't know if it's the design or what, but it does not bite my hands at all.
You picked a good starter khuk:thumbup: That blade will last pretty much forever.
once again, welcome:)

Jake
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Thanks for the greeting. I guess I did not think about how thick they were as that would help reduce stress fractures. My Chiruwa Ang Khola is very comfortable to chop with, and I have not noticed any shock. I was testing it out again today by chopping up some 2x4's and some pressure treated lumber and it is a champ. I was able to split apart pretty much anything by jamming in the tip and prying sideways. This thing just sends wood flying. The edge is about the same as it was when I got it, not super sharp but will still send a couple of hairs flyin. Anyone have any tips for sharpening? I am used to sharpening a convex edge due to my Fallkniven A1, but not with a belly like this. I am definitely researching my next khuk purchase and I am keeping an eye on those daily deals. The input on the strength of the stick tangs from you guys has eased my mind. Thanks again.
 
Wait until you decide to use a baton, fixing the blade in the top of a piece of wood, and then hitting the top of the spine with another piece of wood.

ZIP.

This is one great advantage over a hatchet because of the length of the blade edge. You stabilize the blade with your weak hand and wallop with your strong.

Use the search function if you want on sharpening. Gawdknows there have been enough posts by people who buy 20 inch blades, and then decide they need to shave with them!


Read the safety thread one more time.
 
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