I think the main thing to keep in mind is that these new "Super CAKs" are being made under the good Sgt.'s oversight and have his blessing, otherwise he'd never let them leave the shop. Think of them as the "Super CAK version 2.0," maybe.
I think I sort of see a progression in all the blades pictured. What I kinda envision: Sgt. Khadka wanted to improve on the M-43, so he made the first 2 Super CAKs. Then after refining the design further, he made the Bonecutter. Now, for the Super CAK 2.0, he started with the Bonecutter, added fullers, and most likely made many other changes that are less visually apparent. And then he made absolutely sure that Bhakta made them exactly as they should be.
well, long story short; i wanted a bonecutter, as in the old style pictured below, came up with specs and a design, and begged enough to persuade Auntie to have some made :> part of my spec included Sgt Khadka to make them
not sure where the Super-CAK came from, but that was his FIRST version of the bonecutter project and entirely his design/inspiration; i said "er, no, not yet", and the second and third blades were bonecutter PERFECTION. i have them
pure bonecuttery goodness. SCAK #2 came rather a bit later and i know little about that one. to emphasize: the bonecutters are not the result of the evolution of the SCAK, they are their own unique thing born of whole cloth.
really not sure what's up with the 4 pin CAKS - sure, call them 2.0;
they're definitely something new and are quite robust (MUCH heavier than SCAK 1.0).
i know the true SCAK fans want 1.0 though more. light, fast, alive. it's almost a kopis in my little mind. it's a warrior's blade.
M43 vs AK fanatics.
Ryan,
I couldn't be sure about this. Bladite might pop in to answer yours but BC has a relative with one from now defunct Gurkha House.
Noticed the 3-ringed, stick tang version of BC? I hope to see and try them in HI's future line.
Say on Super CAK 2.0 (a continuum of an already near-perfect design of the 1st version), what would you think adding the fuller will do to the magnificent BC?
It's fantastic Sgt is training Bhakta to do a version of his but i'm pretty sure we all want to revive "Super CAK".
NO FULLERS ON THE BC PLEASE
no no no :> then it's not a bonecutter.
it would be great to see classic rat-tang bonecutters, but that would be another variant. me? i like the full-tang models as i asked for... break those will ya. as well, they are VERY well balanced, such that the 16 inch feels like a 18 or 19 inch samsher, but is relatively fast and light... but imho outchops a large samsher. best chopper ever made imho.
much kudos to Sgt Khadka for getting those early bonecutters *perfect*. as well, that SCAK he made is bloody amazing. too good for me to hold onto. glad wolf has it (though i am in his will just in case; he knows where to send that later)... oh, and i'm STILL on the original, untouched edge on my heavy user 16 inch. i'm keeping the 18 inch pristine, because well, i may never get anything so perfect again.
so, before anyone speculates further on bonecutters, history, intentions, specs... please read all the pages of this thread, and then the bonecutter files. look at the pictures. the history, the majesty
the design has gone live, and seems to be a bit of a roaming beast, but in my heart, there is ONE specification that is true to my desires, and the rest are cousins, even if they are well loved ones... just my opinion as the architect
