PGA#4 for 5/20 -- 15" AK by Bura.

Originally posted by David Park
Abear, I'm with you, no AK here either, but I also have a BAS. I'm holding out for either an 18" AK or a Chiruwa version, though. At least that's my plan right now, I wasn't expecting to buy a GS last week either. :D
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I'm with ya Dave, a GS jumed into my lab last week too. A 18" wood handled one. I would have preferred a horn handle one, but those guys really fly. :)

As for the AK, I'm sure it's terrific, but the BAS is heavy enough.
 
I just got a 15 inch AK by Bura and it is really special. You can tell Bura is a true master. I have a WWII by Sanu that is a great khuk, but the AK by Bura is a jealous piece. I have to take it out and admire it. I would almost have grabbed this one too if you haven't saved me.

But I don't envy you. After you get this little guy, you'll be wanting a big one. And then you'll get that big one and it won't be as pretty as your Bura, so you'll want a pretty one.. and after that.. after that you'll need to come to terms with your HIKV.
 
Originally posted by munk
I have a BAS. In a perfect world I'd own all these darn Khukuris and could put an end to the question: 'which is the best Ak?"
munk
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Clearly we need to start a "lending Library" with one knife in each length and style from each kami. Check out a khuk for the weekend and see which one you like best. Of course, that wouldn't be nearly as much fun as buying *just* one more.
:D :D
 
...After you get this little guy, you'll be wanting a big one. And then you'll get that big one and it won't be as pretty as your Bura.... (Vicks)

Is that the downwsrd spiral of Khuk spending figures i'm likely to expect, Vicks!

I think it'll take me some time to get around to thinking that this is a little Khuk! my bro's usmc ka-bar seems like a sword to a limey Brit, who rarely sees blades over 3"!
 
I've stuttered all my life...probably why I like underdogs..


The BAS and 15"'s are big...compared to a Kabar I own new and will never carry. Why would I? A few more ounces and I can cut down tree's and really defend myself from a cougar? if neccesary.

But the truth of the matter is the 18"s are better choppers. Lots better, I am thinking. But the BAS size is perfect for backpacking and even game dressing. Big, but it'll do it.

munk
 
For chopping it's a case of bigger is better. For carry if you're weight conscious it's a different matter.
 
I'm hoping one day in the not so distant future now to proof my YCS and 21" Chitlangi the same way I did my 18" AK.
I know both of them chop like much heavier knives such as my AK, But without the same amount of steel I'm still not sure they have what it takes for my complete reliance.
Complete reliance to me means that I can run over the khuk with an Abrham's tank and the khuk will come up still usable.
My 18" AK fits that description and until I have proofed the other khuks I won't know if they are that dependable or not.

Yvsa, who may once again be able to run in the front with the Big Dogs because if you're running in the back of the pack the scenery never changes.:barf:
 
old men shouldn't be behind the pack anyway... they should be atop the ridge watching quietly as the herd moves below them.

Will someone please tell me what kind of tang the Yvsa special has on it? I'm just curious, is all.

munk
 
A Bura AK for under $100. But I predict you will want an 18" in the not too distant future.:eek:
 
Thanks Bill. I figured Yvsa would request the type tang he preferred.....was he serious about running over a knife with an Abrams tank? I figure it was a joke, but something about him says to me he'd really do it.

munk
 
Originally posted by munk
Thanks Bill. I figured Yvsa would request the type tang he preferred.....was he serious about running over a knife with an Abrams tank? I figure it was a joke, but something about him says to me he'd really do it.

munk
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Yup, I was serious. About the worst thing that could happen is if a tread caught the handle between itself and a rock and cracked the handle.
Nothing much could happen to the blade that couldn't be worked out with a couple of rocks and the chakma. Still serious, see any smilies?
 
Originally posted by munk
No smilies. Just mine.

munk
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:D ;) :D

Munk in all seriousness the knifes are that tough.:)
The Busses are damned tough as well, but that's another forum. I have a Basic #9 and an E-Battle Mistress and for some jobs such as chopping hard, well aged, cow shoulder bone my khuks hold up with less edge deformation than the E-BM does. The Basic #9 is very comparable to any of my khuks and it cost less than the E-BM, still haven't figured that one out, but I wouldn't take for either of them.
Properly sharpened the Busse knives hold an edge longer than anything else I've ever seen as long as no chopping of hard materials takes place. They're a little spendy but, well worth the cost whether you use them or not, they seem to gain in worth as time passes and old models are phased out to let new models take their place.
I've altered both of mine to suit my uses and purposes, but they're still probably worth more than I paid for them.
The 15" size HI Khuks chop a bit better than either of them IMO and are the prefered knives for that use.:)
 
OK, dumb question, ...why would the Busse not keep it's edge as well with hard stuff chopping? ..unless maybe the HI khuks have cushioned/layered blade softeness and spare the hard edge some shock.

munk
 
Munk I think it has to do with metalurgy. Busse has a proprietory steel that has a large amount of cobalt in it along with nitrogen somehow.
The steel has extra hard carbides for edge holding and the blades are about 59 to 60 Rc and with a low amount of carbon, about like the 5160 our khuks are made from.
You can no doubt get more info from the Busse forum guys. I post there now and then.
The nice thing is that seldom does anyone need to chop anything as hard as the well cured cow bone.
Chopping most hardwood doesn't phase a Busse!!!!
 
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