My First HI Khukurie

[yipchoy]

Hi Folks,

I would greatly appreciate your input on what will be my first Khukurie. I am looking at getting a Chiruwa Ang Khola as my first entry into this incredible genre of edged weapons. This will not be a wall hanger and it will be expected to meet the duties of a utility cutting/chopping instrument as well as that of a fighting implement. I am a 67 year old male in relatively good shape (could be much better though). I have been training in karate since I was 16 years old (not so much now, mostly teaching) and I would like to incorporate the CAK as part of my karate training. I am 5' 9" and weigh in at 230 lbs (Dr. says that I need to lose about 50 lbs more). Is this too much knife for me? Is there a better suited model for my age and physical condition?

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated,

All the best,

Alan

 

[FinnSetanta]

In general, the CAK seems to be considered too heavy to be a good fighting knife. I don't do any martial arts, so I'm just repeating what I heard. Popular opinion seems to be that the WWII or M-43 are the best choices for a mix of chopping and fighting.

 

[cul4u01]

I train in and teach Choy Li Fut kung fu. I am also an avid knife collector, and have a modest HI collection as well. For cutting and chopping, the CAK would indeed be favorable, but for martial arts, I prefer something lighter and faster in hand, such as, a Sirupati, Gelbu, or Kobra. The Bashpati, BAS, WWII, or any other multi use khukuri model, would be nice as well.

I would suggest a CAK, or M43 for your cutting/chopping needs, and a Sirupati for your martial art needs. I also really like the Dui Chirra, and Tin Chirra models for martial arts, as well as some other non khukuri models.

 

[Bawanna]

A Siru, Gelbu or a Kobra or the Reti listed today would top my list for karate stuff.

If you want to do some serious heavy chopping your on the right track with the CAK. I'd not go too long. 18" give or take.