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- Aug 16, 2005
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The 3 pin handle is really a joy, in combination with the M43, it's the first of the four I bought that feels like a weapon practicing strikes. It flows and recovers and isn't as "choppy" in feel like the more forward heavy blades. The longer and somewhat thinner handle (it's more eliptical than oval where your hand rests) makes it easy to move at any angle. It has follow through that I can't get with the others. It can actually parry and riposte cleanly.
I'm wondering if this isn't a prototype. Upon minute examination, this handle has more resin between the handle and tang, handle and bolster and handle at base than my Chiruwa WWII and Villager WWII. It seems to have a little flex if you squeeze the handle, but nothing excessive. There are also two pins at the base. You can actually feel the tang when holding and wielding it, which I can't on the other two - I think the horn is thinner pretty much everywhere.
I haven't chopped this one yet... I've been a little cautious in what I want to use it on. I'm kind of curious about how the thinner handle will feel during contact.
I really, really, like this handle and hope more of these pop up.
The batteries failed on my digital camera... I'll post detailed photos when I get them replaced. More might be apparent to a more experienced and knowledgable eye.
A couple other notes...
Red sheathes are really red. The 20 oz. 15" AK is beautiful. I was surprised that the carved handle was as comfortable as it is to hold. I was also surprised at how choppy it was for something that light. It's the one most likely to end up in my leg someday when I'm careless.
My first villager 16.5" WWII is impressive. I really like the tackiness of the unpolished horn handle. The satin finish of the blade is nice. I can see why this model is so popular for everything. There's something really liberating about having it pre-scuffed so that you look for excuses to scuff it more. This is the one that's in my emergency kit, though if I can figure out a better way to carry the M43 along with the rest of my kit, that may bump it out.
I'd post chop notes, but my chopping stroke is still developing so it's hard to judge at this point. Well, the stroke is good, it's the contact I'm easing into. Anyone out there set up a vertical chopping post for practice or is everyone using naturally provided chopping posts? (We get like 45 nice days a year and the neighbors will call someone if I'm out in the rain attacking trees...)
I'm wondering if this isn't a prototype. Upon minute examination, this handle has more resin between the handle and tang, handle and bolster and handle at base than my Chiruwa WWII and Villager WWII. It seems to have a little flex if you squeeze the handle, but nothing excessive. There are also two pins at the base. You can actually feel the tang when holding and wielding it, which I can't on the other two - I think the horn is thinner pretty much everywhere.
I haven't chopped this one yet... I've been a little cautious in what I want to use it on. I'm kind of curious about how the thinner handle will feel during contact.
I really, really, like this handle and hope more of these pop up.
The batteries failed on my digital camera... I'll post detailed photos when I get them replaced. More might be apparent to a more experienced and knowledgable eye.
A couple other notes...
Red sheathes are really red. The 20 oz. 15" AK is beautiful. I was surprised that the carved handle was as comfortable as it is to hold. I was also surprised at how choppy it was for something that light. It's the one most likely to end up in my leg someday when I'm careless.
My first villager 16.5" WWII is impressive. I really like the tackiness of the unpolished horn handle. The satin finish of the blade is nice. I can see why this model is so popular for everything. There's something really liberating about having it pre-scuffed so that you look for excuses to scuff it more. This is the one that's in my emergency kit, though if I can figure out a better way to carry the M43 along with the rest of my kit, that may bump it out.
I'd post chop notes, but my chopping stroke is still developing so it's hard to judge at this point. Well, the stroke is good, it's the contact I'm easing into. Anyone out there set up a vertical chopping post for practice or is everyone using naturally provided chopping posts? (We get like 45 nice days a year and the neighbors will call someone if I'm out in the rain attacking trees...)
