Pssst, Hey Shirley. More info on Balance Models.

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Shirley, my sweet wife Barbie finally retrieved my keys for me so I could get to my Balance Models.
Here's the spec's.

# 1- Is a village model and not made by H.I. but sold by them with same guarantee. It doesn't have the H.I. stamp on it.
Weight = 11 ounces.
OAL = 13 inches.
Blade length = 8 5/8 inches.
Blade thickness = 3/8 inch.
Width of blade at belly = 1 7/16 inches.
Width of blade at thinnest = 13/16 inch.

# 2- Is a H.I. model with the H.I. stamp although no kami mark. IIRC it was made by Kumar.:)
Weight = 13 ounces.
OAL = 13 1/16 inches.
Blade length = 8 5/8 inches.
Blade thickness = 3/8 inch.
Thickness of blade at belly = 1 9/16 inches.
Width of blade at thinnest = 13/16 inch.

Both blades have a nice gentle fuller on each side that help to lighten the blade.
I carried mine in the front pocket of my jeans when I used to walk in our local wildlife parks.
I had special permission to gather certain plants from my friends who worked there.:)
These little knives make an excellent little draw knives with the recurve next to the bolster.
I used mine to cut small ash saplings up to 1 1/2 inches, limb them and strip the bark.
The heavy convex edges on mine don't make these very good whittleing knives for intricate carving, but the models coming out now are almost always thinner edged so if you get one YMMV.
(Your Mileage May Vary.)
If you're interested in my opinion I think these are great little knives that are excellent for lighter work and I think you would find one very satisfactory from what you've said your requirments are.:)

The first khuk that Bill sent me was a 15" AK and I had already decided on an 18" AK for my personal use.
I gave the 15" AK to my sweet wife Barbie and she absolutely loves it.
But my Barbie is a little bit larger than you are.
Barb has also used bigger khuks, 18" models, for heavier chopping and did just fine with them.:)
Hope this helps.
 
Appreciate you and Barb getting all the specs.

With all the snow this winter, I did something to my right arm, forgot to mention that when ordering 'cause I forgot myself. A week and half without snow and I was feeling pretty good!
So now I better go lighter.
I think this one would suit me too.
 
I had seen the pictures that you and Sarge posted but the specs make things just a little clearer to me about the actual size of the knife. I'm thinking that my wife might like one of those. Now I need to find out what the cost is from Uncle Bill. :)
 
Y'all are welcome.:)
Another neat thing about the "balance model" is that it is so very aptly described in that it does just what it is named for as well as being a neat little work knife that's very concealable should one wish to do so.
This little khuk balances perfectly on edge when properly placed on a small round surface such as a pencil, or even a small stick!!!!:cool: :D

My khuk that was made from an as forged 18" oal Chainpuri blade that I took artistic license with is also a "balance model.":D :cool:
 
Originally posted by youngwood
Unfortunately none available now, I asked.:(
:( -I need one of these with tears flooding out.
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Shirley if you're really anxious for your very own khuk a small Sirupati, 12" to 15" or Kobra, up to 18" would probably make a good substitute until a balance model comes in.
These are all light khuks, or at least should be.
I was thinking I had a 15" Sirupati that I would let you have at a fair price, but alas, it's an 18" model.:(
And somehow, I don't recall buying it, it appears that I also have an 18" Kobra.:confused:
I haven't a clue as to how that happened!!!!:rolleyes:

Found a couple of horn handled khuks in the safe with small cracks, shows how long it's been since I've looked at my khuks.:(
Starting to feel really a whole lot better than I have in quite some time so maybe it won't be too long before I have enough enegy to fix 'em up.:D
Who says Naturopathic Products doesn't work sometimes?!?!?!?:p ;)
 
Feeling better is always a good thing, especially the natural way.(imo)

Good of you to dig around for me made me; feel better too.
With giving away first 2, not taking 3rd, and decided-upon model not available, that(your post) helped!

Seems someone else was digging around too.
And guess what's "in the air" ?!!

I almost superstitiously can't say, like if I say it out loud or get too excited; POOF! no khuk in hand again!

Will post it when I get over my silliness.

Shirley
 
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