New to the khukuri scene.

Yeah cak is looking like the prime tool, not to big but not small either. Seems like the perfect trail clearer/camp knife. Also with the little companion knife even better.
 
Thor1986 said:
What in yalls opinion puts them a notch above the others like tora, khukuri house and others?
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For me it's the exceptional way that H.I handles itself in the knife world. The friendly and honorable fashion that it conducts business with it's customers. Himalayan Imports has made it's own way in the Khukuri world by following the Dharma path and taking care of more than just its business entity.The other companies you've listed have either used H.I. Pics and/or text without permission or have made disparaging comments about H.I. It's product or it's owners (As evidenced in the Archives here).

Then there would be the fact that H.I. produces Authentic Nepalese khukuri that are made for larger hands. Provides premium materials and workmanship and has the best customer service and warrantee in the business.

I've handled plenty of khukuri, maybe not as many as some.... but IMHO you get the best bang for your buck from H.I.
 
You'll be ok so long as you only buy one.

Once you buy a second one, you will end up buying many more. You won't be able to stop.
 
This thread took off.

To answer a few questions:

Yes, the CAK is the big bomber of the group. There's others but it's the king.
My first and still favorite is a 20" CAK I custom ordered.
Here it is with some friends:
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I carry it in a quickdraw sheath with baldric strap (custom made):
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As to why HI over the others?
Well, as stated above, their business and ethical character.
They make the finest finished kukris and other blades, with made-for-westerners handles.
Their prices may seem higher, but USPS Priority shipping is included in the price (for US customers), and Yangdu seems to be able to warp time and space with how fast they get here (The longest one took was like 3 days from Reno, NV to Florida, over a holiday weekend. I can't get stuff from Georgia that fast).

Other companies sell their blades for less, but the shipping is horrendous, and they take the slow boat to boot.

ETA: Yangdu said she'd be out (for the rest of the week?), so no DOTDs for a few days, but she promised some good stuff when she gets back. However, Chiruwa Ang Kholas are usually in stock. Don't be afraid of a 20 incher either!!
 
That quick draw and baldric set up are awesome, and i would never shy away from a 20 inch cak if i get the chance to grab one. Now where did you get that awesome carry set up made and what kind of hawk is that in the group photo?
 
LOL, one of the members of this forum made it, but I haven't seen him post since February.

The Tomahawk is an Exquinox-Coranado Black Mamba Stadia Hawk.
If you go to the Axe, Hatchet and Tomahawk forum on the main board here, and look at the threads started by Vector001, you can see more of his work. Here's a couple more:
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Beware, they're just as addictive as kukris, the middle one is in the mail, headed my way as we speak:
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Thanks for the full name of the 'hawk: I tried looking it up online, under "Black Mamba," but had no luck.
 
Lol nice, gonna go check those out now. Now i know yangdu is out for a couple of days, but do we know when she will be returning?
 
Thor1986 said:
So i know the cak has the awesome warranty, but do all of the aks also have it?
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Pretty much. All of the H.I. khukuris used to have a full lifetime warranty but some clowns out there were abusing it. I don't think a regular AK is warranted for use as a prybar but it is warranted for heavy use (but not abuse). A standard 20" AK was/is my first H.I. khukuri and I've been using the dickens out of it for years now and it's held up just fine. If you manage to break one, the final decision is up to Ms Yangdu but you more than likely WON'T break it unless you do so intentionally.
 
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"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?"

Thor,

I did a lot of research as well before I decided to go with Himalayan Imports. I almost decided to go with a cheaper priced competitor but then the integrity and quality of HI drew me back. I really feel good knowing I am helping to increase the standard of living for the kamis who make the khuks and felt that more than justified a slightly higher price. Then I was very pleasantly surprised when shipping was included! I just got my first two khuks in the mail, a 16.5" CAK and a 20" Kobra. I absolutely love them.
 
Yep i am excited, hopefully when the DOTD hits ill be able to score one of the ones ive got my eyes on.
 
+1 Bonecuttter Recommendation. I found this place while doing research for a class project. I did a lot more research after deciding I had to have a khuk of my very own. From what I have read and seen, you are not likely to find a better place for rugged and authentic khuks.
 
So the WWII villager how tough are we talking on this model? Is it a good beater for some hard chopping, whats its comparison to the ang khola or cak?
 
Thor1986 said:
So the WWII villager how tough are we talking on this model? Is it a good beater for some hard chopping, whats its comparison to the ang khola or cak?
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The WWII is designed to be more of a weapon/tool (less forward swept and a little less wide - making it more like a sword than an ax, if you get what I mean by that) whereas the ang khola (and chiruwa variant) are designed more to be a pure chopping tool (more forward swept, wider, and a depression to balance the weight forward)... they'll both do a terrific job at chopping and are warrantied similarly. You really can't go wrong with either :o Check out this page to see diagrams that really helps put things in perspective :)

Also, the villager finish means it's less polished - you might also see a few semi-deep grind marks. No real impact on performance, and will make you a LOT less obsessive as to keeping the blade clean. My first HI kuk was a mirror finish 15" AK that I wiped down and buffed after every chopping session. I then got a villager fit & finish 18" vojpuri, and find myself a lot less anal about scuffs or stains. A villager kukri is probably best if you actually intend to use the kukri as a tool and not baby it :p
 
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So this bonecutter that is getting some praise, how does it compare to the ang khola. Give me some details on the old girl. Also what is everyones preferred blade size?
 
I don't own a bonecutter, but from what I've read it's a major chopper, probably be placing somewhere between the Ang Khola and M43.

I do have an 18.5" WWII, and IMO it doesn't chop as well as my 20" CAK or 18" M43.

Being a big guy with big hands, I find 20" in the big choppers to be my sweet spot. In a lighter (say, 3/8" spine, like my Dui Chirra) kukri, 22" is good. From the beginning, I felt that anything under 18" would disappoint me in terms of what I want one to do.
 
Thx cpl punishment. So its a safe bet to say that if i can snag a cak, ak or bonecutter id have a fine camp knife and chopping machine?
 
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