THICK or thin? How do you like em'?

SkagSig40

SkagSig40

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I like my khukuris on the thick side. I have an 18 inch Sher made AK that is pushing 1in thick!(at the hilt):eek: It is a true monster and could quite well be "the strongest knife in the world"! I also have a KWNN made 18 inch AK that is half the thickness of the Sher AK. Although I like them thick I think I would take the thinner AK into battle or backpacking just because of the weight factor. Even at half the thickness it is still going to be stronger and more trustworthy than most any other knife out there so it would be hard to justify carrying the extra weight around. So what do you fellas think? And what knife would you bring with you to battle or just a day in the hills?
 
Sig,

I too have been thinking of battle...and I really have no idea. It all depends on the territory and land. If it was around here, very flat and trees dont get much larger than you wrist, I would choose my 15"Suriupati. Besides it is compact enough to carry all day, and large enough to KICK *** when needed.

Hills and valleys with larger harder trees my 18"AK would do. Survival in general would be my 18" AK. Dig, smash slice and chop anything with it!

I have not tryed our my GRS yet...nothing that I can chop down without being arrested (you cant run fast with a GRS...I am working out with it till I find something) But it would be effective against multiple small people or a modern day Goliath. Best for felling trees is what I am told.

I cannot wait till my "Jewel" that I ordered today comes in, she might be my lil she devil...you never know.

My 12"AK is cool, and I would consider it in the same class as the 15" Suriupati. It too would be good for anti-personnel, along with my 12" Villager. The 12" AK would be the best for digging trenches, light enough to dig easily without tearing up your wrist.

Of course a pound or two of .223 cartridges is alot of ammo that could be handy. Same with a extra mag or 2 of 9mm. I will think more about the combat aspect.

Utility and the individual carrying the knife are more important factors. The man makes the weapon, the weapon does not make the man.
Mobility = Suriupati
Utility = AK
Chopping = GRS
Overall = :confused:
 
Dave, I also like my 15 inch Sirupati. It is a superb knife that is hefty enough to some very heavy work! It is kind of funny if you think about it but we talk about some H.I. khukuris being "light users"! I still have not seen a light duty H.I. that could not stand up to any other kind of "combat knife" out there! I think all H.I. khukuris are "overbuilt" and incredibly strong reguardless if some are thicker or thinner than others!
 
For work, my new Bob Kenny bolo is just what I wanted so I am happy with it. It is a bit heavy for packing around although it is a fantastic camp knife. For packing or combat I am going to have to stay with my BAS. I just keep going back to that knife, it is probably my all around favorite. I have yet to try a WWII, I have high hopes. It appears to be as Uncle Bill said, the perfect balance between a tool and a weapon.
 
I always thought Sher built his khukuris too heavy but some folks liked them so we just encouraged him to do what he liked to do.

I think as has been pointed out it all depends on the task at hand. A GRS would never work well for combat but as Will Kwan demonstrated it is an awesome chopper. At the other end, a kobra or Gelbu Special makes an excellent combat blade but it would have taken Will three days to get that tree down with one of them.
 
Bill once offered a special on seven 18" Sirupatis. They were the "thin but still not thin enough" ones. Part of the experiment when people wanted to see a very thin but useable khuk. He sold them for $75 I believe. Nice wood handles and brass inlays. I don't use that knife much around the farm since it is a little light for sustained chopping but it is the "best feeling" of all my khuks. It would make a fast and deadly weapon. Of course my 19" Gelbu Special would be even nastier (but heavier and not so "handy.").

Gregg

Chris, got your check for the AK. Thanks!
 
SkagSig40, thick or thin depends a lot on what I want to do with the khukuri. If the knives of interest had a similary geometery, I would rather have thick for splitting and thin for felling. With the proper geometery and heat treat I suspect 0.5" will take what ever we can throw at it. After saying that I tend to like them thick.

Will
 
You're right, Will. You don't want a Sher AK if you are trying to slice onions and tomatoes.
 
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