Now I know HI's warranty has changed since I bought my khukris. And I'm sure it was well justified due to people abusing it. So I have a question about whether my 20" sirupati. Is a khukri like this really not meant for chopping wood? I have never used it for anything but wouldn't hesitate to use it as a camp knife. The newer warranty claiming it isn't among the khukris warranted against field use is kind of scary though.
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Question about warranties
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Yes, the warranty change was necessitated by it being abused. Auntie had no choice but to modify it or capitulate to those whom abuse their tools and expect others to pay for it.
Only the models listed for "field use" are warranted for chopping wood.
Sirupate, by design, are more of a martial arts blade than anything else.
However....the warranty, as stated, is at Auntie Yangdu's discretion.
I'm quite sure she will be fair to everyone.
Only the models listed for "field use" are warranted for chopping wood.
Sirupate, by design, are more of a martial arts blade than anything else.
However....the warranty, as stated, is at Auntie Yangdu's discretion.
I'm quite sure she will be fair to everyone.
Is the Bonecutter still warranted for chopping wood? I'd hate to think it's no longer warranted for that, since that's why I bought that particular model in the first place.
No, I don't plan on playing Paul Bunyan with it, either. I have axes and chainsaws for that. I'd just like to be able to use it for camp-style light chopping. That and chopping up zombies. After all, The Walking Dead is filmed here in Atlanta. Obviously, that means this will be the first place a zombie infestation will occur, since TV is always right.
Or should I get a Tarwar for zombie chopping? (Good excuse to buy a Tarwar, don't you think? Some excuse is beter than none)
How about the Tamang? What kind of usage is it warranted for? It's great for pruning, cutting switches, bamboo, etc.
I bet it would be great for butchering rabbits and fowl.
If I'm going to abuse a Khuk, it's going to be my old Atlanta Cutlery Indo-Khuk. I can replace it for about $20. Not heartbroken if I break a $20 Indo-Khuk. If I break a $200.00 custom order Sgt Khadka Bonecutter, I just might cry like a baby.
No, I don't plan on playing Paul Bunyan with it, either. I have axes and chainsaws for that. I'd just like to be able to use it for camp-style light chopping. That and chopping up zombies. After all, The Walking Dead is filmed here in Atlanta. Obviously, that means this will be the first place a zombie infestation will occur, since TV is always right.
Or should I get a Tarwar for zombie chopping? (Good excuse to buy a Tarwar, don't you think? Some excuse is beter than none
)How about the Tamang? What kind of usage is it warranted for? It's great for pruning, cutting switches, bamboo, etc.
I bet it would be great for butchering rabbits and fowl.
If I'm going to abuse a Khuk, it's going to be my old Atlanta Cutlery Indo-Khuk. I can replace it for about $20. Not heartbroken if I break a $20 Indo-Khuk. If I break a $200.00 custom order Sgt Khadka Bonecutter, I just might cry like a baby.
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basically it is up to Ms Yangdu, who is exceedingly fair and more than generous, if you don't do something stupid or try to pull something over you will be taken care of. Nothing lasts forever nothing is bullet proof, things break that is the nature of everything. Use your Kurkri with the good sense God gave you and you can stop worrying about the warranty
The Bonecutter is #7 on the "Field Usage" list. It is warranted for chopping wood. However it should be noted that it should NOT be used for Splitting Pelvis', Limbing big game such as deer etc....... customers should use good judgement in their chopping duties and use their tools wisely.
As for the Tamang.... the duties you listed should be fine. It is a "general use" khukuri.
The warranty is pretty self explanatory. If anyone has questions about it. Please address them to Auntie or myself and we will do our best to clarify. I urge all our members to read and understand the warranty. New models may be added to the list when time permits, but for now the warranty for "field usage" only covers those listed.
Himalayan Imports Limited Lifetime Warranty
As for the Tamang.... the duties you listed should be fine. It is a "general use" khukuri.
The warranty is pretty self explanatory. If anyone has questions about it. Please address them to Auntie or myself and we will do our best to clarify. I urge all our members to read and understand the warranty. New models may be added to the list when time permits, but for now the warranty for "field usage" only covers those listed.
Himalayan Imports Limited Lifetime Warranty
Sweet, so I CAN use my Bonecutter for the purpose of "curing" zombies.
I had originally wanted a CAK style handle on my BC, but Auntie offered me the option of an M43 style handle on it. I'm glad I took her up on that offer. I like the M43 handle better.
I think HI knives are darned near bulletproof. I don't think you could ask for a tougher knife than the C-Bit.
I had originally wanted a CAK style handle on my BC, but Auntie offered me the option of an M43 style handle on it. I'm glad I took her up on that offer. I like the M43 handle better.
I think HI knives are darned near bulletproof. I don't think you could ask for a tougher knife than the C-Bit.
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When I emailed her asking for a light blade to clear brush up to 1" in diameter as well as lighter stuff, I asked about a Sirupate, a Chitlange, or a Chainpuri. She said she had a 20" Sirupate that was perfect for that kind of work.
So it would seem to mne that "chopping wood" is meaning more along the lines of felling and bucking trees, and limbing limbs that are big (like 4" or bigger).
I also have not known Yangdu to be anything but more than fair, and the warranty wording leave the discretion up to her to clamp down if she's being taken advantage of, not something designed to leave people hanging.
So it would seem to mne that "chopping wood" is meaning more along the lines of felling and bucking trees, and limbing limbs that are big (like 4" or bigger).
I also have not known Yangdu to be anything but more than fair, and the warranty wording leave the discretion up to her to clamp down if she's being taken advantage of, not something designed to leave people hanging.
The lighter khukuris can chop wood but they're not designed for that. Don't use any "power blows" like you would with an ang khola or M43. You have to peck with them. They're designed for speed and agility rather than brute force cleaving.
I usually use my sirupatis for slaying multiflora rose.
I usually use my sirupatis for slaying multiflora rose.
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