Super Salyan (Now Mega Salyan)

Dan, Uncle Bill

This is definitely not a knife for someone with a weak back. My back was not bothered by the limited use I put the Mega Salyan. I could tell if I was not careful I could easily twist my back.

Will
 
And here I thought my 22" AK was the biggest of them all.

I find myself wondering, what is the biggest-sized using khukuri in Nepal?

Do they actually _use_ any of these monsters, or do they just send them off to crazy Canadians?
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-Dave

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"Trust in steel, Conan..."
 
I hadn't been interested in Salyans until this post. Still a Mega Salyan seems too heavy for me now (and think of the customs), I'm fond of having one of that type not that long.

How is it like having a 12" Salyan that weighs 2lbs and call it a "Mili Salyan"? It will make the second of bird and trout series.



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\(^o^)/ Mizutani Satoshi \(^o^)/
 
Originally posted by Will Kwan:
My Super Salyan khukuri arrived and will forever be called (by me) as the MEGA SALYAN! When I picked it up the postage office attendant carried the package with both hands and said it was heavy. His first question was “is it car parts”. I said “no” it’s a khukuri. He was curious so we opened it up and had a look. We were both impressed with the Super Salyan.

The basic dimensions of the khukuri are O.A.L. 20.5”, 4.055” at its widest, blade length approximately 13”, 0.808” (hard to believe but it is really almost an inch) at its thickest and 2 5687 g or 5.65 LB. The circumference of the handle is 5.5” which means it is for really large hands. The handle rosewood (very nice) and as are handles on the chakma and karda. The butt cap, bolster, and wood on the handle are the best I have seen from Shop 2.

Surprisingly, the khukuri will slice paper and easily cut the tissue paper I used to remove some of the grease. I don’t know what grease H.I. is using but it sticks well and should be excellent for preventing rust if the khukuri is to be stored or shipped. It would not shave hair but will with very little effort.

The only thing I have tried it on is a piece of soft iron that Cliff Stamp had sent me. I had meant to gently tap on the iron but my control was rather poor with such a heavy khukuri. The edge was undamaged, but the iron block received some relatively deep cuts. I suspect that for me do the same amount of damage to the block with Mission MPK (it simply does not have the weight), I would need a full force swing.

I am a bit concern about the handle size. Like Yvsa I may have to reduce the size of the handle a bit. Currently I have no problems with it but I have yet to do any serious work with the Mega Salyan. I will make sure nobody is in the line of travel when I take it out to the woods. The handle was actually quite secure when I did some thrusting and chopping against air at home. I got tired very quickly since it takes quite a bit of energy to accelerate and decelerate the Mega Salyan.

The only problem I can find with the khukuri is that the cho was not very well finished. This is a very minor detail and does not bother me. The scabbard has a small but what I would consider serious problem since it affects functionality. The nails on the chakma sheath are loose and stick out so that the chakma handle is scratched. Also, with all my previous H.I. khukuri’s I could securely set the chakma and karda into their pockets. This is not the case with one of the pockets with loose nails. I will try and fix this as soon as possible with some epoxy. It is so loose that I can not hammer the nail back into place.

So far, I am extremely happy with the Mega Salyan and expect chopping performance to be in the “most excellent” category. This is provided that I can get it to move fast enough, and I have sufficient endurance. Perhaps my limit was the 22” Ang Khola. Does anyone else have a khukuri that approaches 5.65 LB?

Will


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Hello Will
Yes,I have a 6.5lb Khukuiri.
When I first saw HI there was only 5 models this one was called the Ceremonial.They were around 1/2 to 9/16,30" long and 3 to 4 inches wide.The one Bill sent me is 9/16,27&3/4,3&1/2=6.5lb.
My "K" has brass inlay all the way down the back of the blade till 2" from the point,the edge is good and hard.Though I have split fire wood with it ;it's main use is exercise.
Speed with a Khukuri like this is not needed,keep your elbow close to the body and let the knife do the work.
Have fun


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Ray
 
Thanks, Ray. You must have gotten that khukuri 11 or 12 years ago. I can hardly remember what they look like. I think we were getting all of them from various villages at that time and had no real product line.

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ
 
Originally posted by Will Kwan:
My Super Salyan khukuri arrived and will forever be called (by me) as the MEGA SALYAN! When I picked it up the postage office attendant carried the package with both hands and said it was heavy. His first question was “is it car parts”. I said “no” it’s a khukuri. He was curious so we opened it up and had a look. We were both impressed with the Super Salyan.

The basic dimensions of the khukuri are O.A.L. 20.5”, 4.055” at its widest, blade length approximately 13”, 0.808” (hard to believe but it is really almost an inch) at its thickest and 2 5687 g or 5.65 LB. The circumference of the handle is 5.5” which means it is for really large hands. The handle rosewood (very nice) and as are handles on the chakma and karda. The butt cap, bolster, and wood on the handle are the best I have seen from Shop 2.

Surprisingly, the khukuri will slice paper and easily cut the tissue paper I used to remove some of the grease. I don’t know what grease H.I. is using but it sticks well and should be excellent for preventing rust if the khukuri is to be stored or shipped. It would not shave hair but will with very little effort.

The only thing I have tried it on is a piece of soft iron that Cliff Stamp had sent me. I had meant to gently tap on the iron but my control was rather poor with such a heavy khukuri. The edge was undamaged, but the iron block received some relatively deep cuts. I suspect that for me do the same amount of damage to the block with Mission MPK (it simply does not have the weight), I would need a full force swing.

I am a bit concern about the handle size. Like Yvsa I may have to reduce the size of the handle a bit. Currently I have no problems with it but I have yet to do any serious work with the Mega Salyan. I will make sure nobody is in the line of travel when I take it out to the woods. The handle was actually quite secure when I did some thrusting and chopping against air at home. I got tired very quickly since it takes quite a bit of energy to accelerate and decelerate the Mega Salyan.

The only problem I can find with the khukuri is that the cho was not very well finished. This is a very minor detail and does not bother me. The scabbard has a small but what I would consider serious problem since it affects functionality. The nails on the chakma sheath are loose and stick out so that the chakma handle is scratched. Also, with all my previous H.I. khukuri’s I could securely set the chakma and karda into their pockets. This is not the case with one of the pockets with loose nails. I will try and fix this as soon as possible with some epoxy. It is so loose that I can not hammer the nail back into place.

So far, I am extremely happy with the Mega Salyan and expect chopping performance to be in the “most excellent” category. This is provided that I can get it to move fast enough, and I have sufficient endurance. Perhaps my limit was the 22” Ang Khola. Does anyone else have a khukuri that approaches 5.65 LB?

Will


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Hello Will
Yes,I have a 6.5lb Khukuri.
When I first found HI there was only 5 models,this one was called the Ceremonial.They were typically 1/2 to 9/16 thick,around 30 inches long,3"to4" wide.The one Bill sent me is 9/16,27.75,3.5 & with brass inlay all the way down the back of the blade till 2" from the tip and very hard it rings when I chop.
Though I have split fire wood,the main use for this "K" is exercise, with out making contact to anything. I make slow but smooth cuts in the air.
Speed is not as important as control with a blade like this.Keep your elbow close to your body when ever you swing,let the blade do the work.
Have fun.


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Ray
 
Glad you finally started posting.

If I'd been collecting these things for 11 years, I'd have so much steel the magnetic anomaly detectors on the satellites would mistake my home for the local wrecking yard.
 
Originally posted by Bill Martino:
You don't see a lot of 5 or 6 pound khukuris being used in Nepal, that's for sure.
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Hello Will
this is my third attemp to respond to Will.
I have a 6.5 lb "K"
When I first saw HI there were only 5 models this one was called the Ceremonial(remember Bill).Typically they were 1/2to 9/16 thick,around 30" long,3"to 4" wide.The one Bill sent me is 9/16,27.75,3.5,with brass inlay down the back of the blade till 2" from tip.This baby is hard it rings when I chop.
Though I have split fire wood with this "K" it's main use is exercise.
Speed is not as important as control with a blade like this.Keep you elbow close to yuor body when you swing,and let the blade do the work.



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Ray
 
Originally posted by Rusty:
Glad you finally started posting.

If I'd been collecting these things for 11 years, I'd have so much steel the magnetic anomaly detectors on the satellites would mistake my home for the local wrecking yard.
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Hello Rusty
Yes,I have boxes of Khukuris,all sizes and shapes.

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Ray
 
Ray has one of the very few Kancha Kami khukuris in extistence and as you know there are no more to be had. In fact,the picture of that Kancha Kami khukuri was taken by Ray.

Glad you finally came aboard, Ray. You have a lot of good info if you have the time to share it. I know you're busy trying to get ready to retire...the home stretch!

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ
 
Originally posted by Bill Martino:
Ray has one of the very few Kancha Kami khukuris in extistence and as you know there are no more to be had. In fact,the picture of that Kancha Kami khukuri was taken by Ray.

Glad you finally came aboard, Ray. You have a lot of good info if you have the time to share it. I know you're busy trying to get ready to retire...the home stretch!
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Yes;;;retirement;;;;money;...BUT!!
Life is what is happening; while we make our plans,a fact of life that I did not consider.I won't lose touch again.
Namaste




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Ray
 
You are right, brother. If you spend too much time planning for tomorrow you forget to live today as it should be lived.

One thing I'll share with you is this: When I was laying on the bed in the hospital emergency room and the doctors were telling me I was having a heart attack and was in very serious conditon I had no regrets and no fears. I didn't find fame or fortune in this life -- maybe because I didn't look for them very hard -- but I sure as hell lived life and that's what I figure it is for.

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ
 
Originally posted by Bill Martino:
You are right, brother. If you spend too much time planning for tomorrow you forget to live today as it should be lived.

One thing I'll share with you is this: When I was laying on the bed in the hospital emergency room and the doctors were telling me I was having a heart attack and was in very serious conditon I had no regrets and no fears. I didn't find fame or fortune in this life -- maybe because I didn't look for them very hard -- but I sure as hell lived life and that's what I figure it is for.
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Ray
 
The things I treasure most are the people who come up and tell me that something I did or said made a difference in their lives. Those memories are a treasure chest nothing can take away but a failing memory. I keep meaning to get a blank book and jot those times down. They are my riches.

You say you didn't find fame or fortune in this life, Uncle Bill, but you had no regrets and no fears. You say that you sure as hell lived life and that's what it was for. I'd call that peace, and damned few have found as much of it as you.

A monk named Brother Lawrence found his permanent work assignment was dishwashing. He therefore accepted it and determined in good humor to become "the saint of the pots and pans". He is remembered today for having written a book called "The practice of the presence of God". He had found a way to maintain his spiritual growth as he did the dishes, and left as a legacy for us the lessons he learned on how to do so in a way that could be applied universally.

Like Brother Lawrence, you too have integrated your life and your spirituality with success ( ok, and failure too, but some days will alway be better than others ). And a man who does that becomes a more potent influence on the lives of others than he recognises. An example transcending the boundaries of faiths and cultures.

I hold you in true esteem, as do so many others on this forum and in your business dealings.

In the immortal words of some nameless teenage boy to his dance partner at a sock hop: "Gee, you don't sweat much for a fat girl." Yup, you sure are special Uncle Bill.

With affection, Rusty

[This message has been edited by Rusty (edited 04-16-2000).]
 
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