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Thor1986

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After much research and deliberation i have finally made the choice to purchase a khukuri and it looks like hi are the ones for me. I have always loved the design and look of the khuk and its functionality. So i come here in hopes for suggestions on my first one as a go to knife for the woods and lots of chopping. Ive been looking at the ang kholas and especially the chiruwa of that line and the villagers. I own several larger knives and really want to experience the khuk b/c it would be a new experience and they are just freaking awesome.

Thanks in advance.
 
Yeah must be chop worthy for building shelters and clearing of downed trees and what not. Dependability is key b/c i have been know to be harsh on knives as far as chopping goes. I do it as a work out almost when bored along with some sword play for greater power in swings and chops.
 
Chiruwa AK is definately the way to go for a hard use chopper. It has a full length tang and very solidly made. Keep an eye out for Yangdu's Deals of the Day and you'll get a good deal on one.
 
Welcome Thor:)

Yangdu is out of town for a couple days, but she promised some Deals of the Day when she gets back, so check the forum often. Also, make sure to have an email ready with all your information in place so that you can try to out-shark some of these khuk grabbers;)

As far as what to use for chopping. The Chiruwa AK seems to be a good fit. If you are looking for something with a bit more "hook" to the blade, look for the Boomerang AK. They don't come up often, but that particular model is like the love-child of the M-43 and the AK. As a matter of fact, mine lives in my truck. I just used it to prune the Japanese maples at my office. Great chopper with a good deal of snap to take out the thinner stuff.:thumbup:
 
Awesome ill take a look at that model see if it suits my fancy. Ill also get my email set up so i can snag one to save me some money and time on delivery, but if all else fails ill grab one off the main site. Thanks a ton for the info on what to do.
 
Awesome score on that sweet blade. Let me know how that handle turns out may be something i look into doing myself.
 
+1 on everything said so far.

I recently recieved my first ever khukuri, a CAK from HI, and couldn't be happier with it. Watch for the deals, you'll be more than happy with your decision.

-Sean
 
A 15" AK or 16.5" CAK are popular starting points. Started with the former myself. If only Bonecutters were more common, I'd recommend a 16" one for chopping and hikin' with. They may not get recommended as often, but there's not as many as there are of other models. The design is very well suited to chopping.
 
Yeah if you need a power chopper, an Ang Khola of any kind is definitely the way to go.

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Thor1986 said:
Awesome score on that sweet blade. Let me know how that handle turns out may be something i look into doing myself.
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Absolutly, Pics will be posted.

Although I worry there will be many nay sayers due to the non-traditional nature of this modification
 
I dont go in until four tomorrow so hopefully a cak will show up on the deal of the day and may be if the war gods above are with me i will score it. also thanks for all the views and posts on this thread so far. Next quests how do all of you prefer to carry your khuks?
 
I have a awesome saddle maker that i know out where i live and im almost thinking about seeing if he can throw together a horizontal rig for my belt or a frog type system for it instead of a whole new sheath.
 
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Thor - sounds like you might be a burly guy with some big blades already. If something nice bigger than a chiruwa AK shows up, might be worth jumping on.

For carry, I usually strap mine on a backpack, or carry inside. A heavy belt - think pistol belt or police duty belt - can work well. If I'm around the yard, I just sit the sheath somewhere or leave it inside. A baldric - long shoulder strap worn across the body - or Sam Browne belt are more exotic options for larger/heavier khuks. Baldric might give the most flexibility if you want to sit down. People have made fancy leather versions, but you can improvise one from any sort of wide strap, like climbing webbing, tie-down strap, or a duffel bag strap.
 
LOL yeah i do lean towards the large burly side, not as much as i used to, but yes i am more comfortable using bigger blades or tools. Kind of the reason i chose the forum name is i have a custom made 55lb sledge that looks like thors hammer that i use for breaking large rocks or small boulders i guess....lol. Most tasks i look at as a work out of some type so i try to get what i can out of everything i do.
 
Ok, just wanting to get yalls opinion on this while this thread is going. As i said before i did a good bit of research before deciding on hi khuks and i think it was all the good things i read plus how awesome there customer service is. What in yalls opinion puts them a notch above the others like tora, khukuri house and others?
 
Thor1986 said:
I have a awesome saddle maker that i know out where i live and im almost thinking about seeing if he can throw together a horizontal rig for my belt or a frog type system for it instead of a whole new sheath.
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That's a very familiar train of thought to me; I'm contemplating something similar for my m-43. It would be perfect on my left side if I could just tilt it forward a bit.....

But I digress. Despite my M-43 ownership, I won't dispute the recommendation here for an AK variant, with a note that the CAK is the only khuk in HI's catalog, warranted as an improvised prybar. You don't get more "bomb-proof" than that!

Also, seriously consider the 15" size, on the grounds of packability and portability. It's the most popular size here, for a very good reason.
 
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