New to the khukuri scene.

Cpl Punishment said:
I carry it in a quickdraw sheath with baldric strap (custom made):
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Who makes that sheath? I really dig the baldric strap.
 
It was made by Ilbruche, but he hasn't posted since February that I've seen, so I don't know if he does these any more.
 
Thor1986 said:
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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CAK, M43, Bonecutter, any of the three can be bruisers. Again, I'd recommend 18-20" for a real chopper.
 
Yep only time will tell if one that size will show up and if i can grab it. Funds are low at the moment just got engaged yesterday so.......my toys are on the back burner at moment unless they are at a good price...lol.
 
Thor1986 said:
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?
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The Bonecutter features a Ganga Ram-like weight-forward tip, but also a longer bevel for better penetration when chopping. Based on khukuris once produced by a non-HI kami, the design was said to outchop nearly every other khuk in its size range. I can't make a direct comparison with Ang Kholas the same size as my 19" BC, but I might guess that a BC of the same length and weight will have the slight edge in chopping power over AK's, due to more of that weight being closer to the tip. Maybe BC owners with broader experience can pipe up with a more empirical comparison.
 
I'm the happy new owner of the one and only Super CAK by Sgt Khadka, which is a sort of Bonecutter/Chiruwa Ang Khola/M43 hybrid. It's also sort of a mutated dui chirra Bhojpur with a LOT of attitude.

Comparing it to my 20" AK (Super CAK is also 20"), the Super CAK definitely is the better cutter even though it is the lighter and quicker of the two.

I was going to post a review of it, but my photobucket account is messed up and won't let me upload pics. :mad:

I will say that Sgt Khadka is an incredibly talented craftsman. :thumbup:


EDIT TO ADD:

I found a way to make it work. I tried the option of uploading through email and that's the only thing that works. My pics are uploaded, so the review of the awesome and unique Super CAK is coming up soon!
 
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Wolf you are a lucky dog!

My recomendation is the M-43. Thouhg I will probably pick up a CAK one of these daysjust for fun.

And due to an incurable case of HIKV.
 
Posting to an existing thread to cut down on repeats. Curious as to what you guys think is the most agile and sturdy of the HI Khukris. I've been putting some serious thought into the Sirupati (15") but it's hard to gauge how big that is.

I'd want something that I could wield in any scenario, not just for slam style cutting. So that's what drew me to that blade over the AK.

Thoughts? How does the size equate? Thanks.
 
John Shields said:
Posting to an existing thread to cut down on repeats. Curious as to what you guys think is the most agile and sturdy of the HI Khukris. I've been putting some serious thought into the Sirupati (15") but it's hard to gauge how big that is.

I'd want something that I could wield in any scenario, not just for slam style cutting. So that's what drew me to that blade over the AK.

Thoughts? How does the size equate? Thanks.
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Here's my photo illustrating the proportions between three khukuris:

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top to bottom:
20" Ang Khola
21.5" Chitlangi
20.25" Sirupati

Sounds like what you are looking for is a Chitlangi ;)
 
The M-43 would also serve you very well. They are exceptionaly agile and alive in the hand, and cut with far more authority than the chitlangi or sirupati's. They also thrust instintualy with the hand in a very natural position. Best blend of weapon and tool that I've found.
 
wildmike said:
The M-43 would also serve you very well. They are exceptionaly agile and alive in the hand, and cut with far more authority than the chitlangi or sirupati's. They also thrust instintualy with the hand in a very natural position. Best blend of weapon and tool that I've found.
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You know I hadn't even noticed the last page. I saw the discussions about the M-43 but thought maybe it was discontinued. Imagine my surprise when I go back to the site and find that additional page. :P

Anyhow, can someone post an image of how big it is in hand? I noticed it came in 18" only. What's the weight on that thing?

Thanks!
 
John I cant post pics but someone will if you post a thread requesting such.

They vary in weight. I have two M-43'3 one by Bura which weighs 24 ounces. and one by Sher the tiger which weighs in at 27 ounces.

Due to their design the chop with more authority than even larger heavier knives while being exceptionaly alive in the hand.

Mine have srved me exceptionaly well and the one by Bura walked with me through some very tough times. It served to do everything from cut trap and shelter parts, firewood etc. Even built a couple log cabins with that knife.


contact me if you need any more info.
 
I do have a pic of an M43 with a 21.5" Chitlangi for some idea of scale.

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It's my brother's M43.

I found the handle a little too stubby for me but from what I've seen on this forum, they usually have longer handles and the newer ones even more so.
 
My Bura made has the shorter handle and it is fine. Works really well in the hand.

My Sher made M-43 has the longer handle which is now standard on this model. It took a little more getting used to due to my being used to the handle on my Bura made kukri.

Both are comfortable and very fast and agile in the hand.
 
Wolf_1989 said:
I do have a pic of an M43 with a 21.5" Chitlangi for some idea of scale.

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It's my brother's M43.

I found the handle a little too stubby for me but from what I've seen on this forum, they usually have longer handles and the newer ones even more so.
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I do like the shape of the first pictured (the Chitlangi?). Has a nice style where the other one seems to "droop" more. But from what the website says that bending of the M-43 seems to help with a better center of balance and chop.

Are there any images of them in hand? I saw a couple pictures in the pic thread but they were rather far away and no mention of the sizes so it was hard to tell. I could start a separate thread for a request of the images, but I didn't want to add another to the mix if this thread already existed.

I just don't want something that's extremely large in hand. I'm an average sized guy, but I want to feel like I'm holding a large knife and not a small sword. If that makes any sense. :P
 
John Shields said:
I do like the shape of the first pictured (the Chitlangi?). Has a nice style where the other one seems to "droop" more. But from what the website says that bending of the M-43 seems to help with a better center of balance and chop.

Are there any images of them in hand? I saw a couple pictures in the pic thread but they were rather far away and no mention of the sizes so it was hard to tell. I could start a separate thread for a request of the images, but I didn't want to add another to the mix if this thread already existed.

I just don't want something that's extremely large in hand. I'm an average sized guy, but I want to feel like I'm holding a large knife and not a small sword. If that makes any sense. :P
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The M43 sounds like a better choice for you. A 21" ish chitlangi will have about 15" of blade, which pretty much is a small sword.

And yeah, the extra forward curve to the blade gives it more 'chop'.
 
John go with the M-43. The blade is 13" long on average. The downward curve of the blade combined with the downward curve of the grip, and acentuated by the thinner edge (though in no way weaker) gives the M-43 trewmendous chopping and shearing force. The grip allows it to be used in a very natural position on both the chop and the thrust.
while being much lighter it cuts as effectively as the 20" Ang Kholaand far better than anything of comparable size and weight.
 
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