TAMANG KHUKURI experience?

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PayetteRucker

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I was wondering if anyone had any personal experience handling one of these blades. It looks like HI's rendition of a WSK style survival knife-useable point, weight forward chopping, big belly and useable flat section. Does anyone have any input on blade handling, performance, pricerange etc? Have they been made lately?
 
I've seen a few on the DOTD in the past couple of months, but they get sharked right quick.
I'd love to get my hands on a villager F&F Tamang.
 
Do a search, there's been more than a few reviews.

Overall, they are very highly thought of. In fact I don't remember a single negative review.
 
The Tamang is a great khuk. Its thin edge allows it to bite deep into wood, but it binds more than I'd like. Great for clearing brush though. Overall, an excellent camp knife. Alas, mine has a couple of chips in it from not being careful enough.:foot: Doesn't stop me using it though.
 
The more I look at it, the more I'd love to see one of these in a 24-25" model with a gun-style grip...
 
I agree you could do alot with this design (I haven't been hands on obviously so this is all theoretical) but I'm pretty sure I want a churiwa version as pictured eventually. Thanks for searching for me!
 
heinlein said:
I think it looks pretty good as is.
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No doubt, I was just thinking for myself in regards to a great combat machete. That design of blade just looks like it would lend itself perfectly to my sword-fighting style, so a longer blade and a slightly downward curving grip would be a dream. I'd pair it with one of those like Warty has... both with Dhar wood handles.
 
I have one. I love it. The blade is thinner than other model Khuks of the same length. As a result, it is ALOT ligher. Makes it great for long camping trips. Mine is 16" long and weights 16oz. Balance is great. Handle is a little small on me, so i will probably end out cord wrapping it (a pity, the Dhar wood is nice!).

As already mentioned, it is amazing and brush clearing due to the thing blade and length. I have taken apart much bigger things, but it's slow work since there's not as much weight behind the swing.

If you're looking for a "survival" knife, I would highly recommend it. It still has the length and strength to take down a tree if need be (though slow), but is light enough you won't need to think twice about whether or not you really want to carry it on that hike...

For a survival knife, you might also think of looking into the highly prized Kerambits HI makes (though my Kerambit weights the same as my Tamang...)
 
knives are personal, no doubt. you can't be sure though until you try one. :)
 
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