Took my M-43 out for some brush chopping last week.

That was probably wise not to open it, I'm sure you would have had a hard time sending it back if you looked at it.

I never think of wise stuff like that myself. Specially a triangle box. No triangle box will ever be unopened if it hits my hands.
 
Turok,
Yeah, I was too late. Apparently what I was trying to do violated a rule anyway.

I did talk to her, 43s are sold out till the next ones arrive.

Prefer 15, can try an 18. Prefer 15. But, can try an 18. :)
Denis
 
Y'know, as heavy as the 15-inch CAK here is, I'm just not entirely convinced I want to go any longer & heavier in a 43.
It's markedly heavier than the 15-inch 43 I have, which is itself heavier than the 2 older AKs I have.

I'm thinking the 15-inch 43 is probably just about ideal for me, but I don't know when she'll be getting any more in.

A 16.5 might just be a good compromise. :)
Denis
 
Oops on the CAK above- it's a 17-incher.
Plenty heavy already, 18 might be too much. Also too long to carry on-body.
Denis
 
DPris said:
Y'know, as heavy as the 15-inch CAK here is, I'm just not entirely convinced I want to go any longer & heavier in a 43.
It's markedly heavier than the 15-inch 43 I have, which is itself heavier than the 2 older AKs I have.

I'm thinking the 15-inch 43 is probably just about ideal for me, but I don't know when she'll be getting any more in.

A 16.5 might just be a good compromise. :)
Denis
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It's funny, I just requested the same thing. I like the design of the 43, although I've never handled one.
 
I'm just looking at the overall picture as a user.
As part of all that, length & weight are factors and compromises need to be made.

An 18-incher would tend to out-chop a 15, but a sufficiently weighty 15 is easier to carry.
Denis
 
DPris said:
I'm just looking at the overall picture as a user.
As part of all that, length & weight are factors and compromises need to be made.

An 18-incher would tend to out-chop a 15, but a sufficiently weighty 15 is easier to carry.
Denis
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Yea, I understand. I just picked up an 18" WWII. I had no idea how big it was until it arrived. I may put it aside until they open up Jurassic Park.
 
So- you beat me out'n that 43 on the DOTD & now you're not even gonna deforest a hillside with it????
You dog! :)
Denis
 
I thought you got it. I didn't get it. I got an 18" WWII later. I had no idea how huge that blade would be. T-Rex killer.

What does DOTD mean?
 
Dobe_1 said:
I thought you got it. I didn't get it. I got an 18" WWII later. I had no idea how huge that blade would be. T-Rex killer.

What does DOTD mean?
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Hmmm....to me the WWII is a nice midsize....as for what it is.....limb lopper, tree chopper, wood splitter, bark and wood shaver/scraper....a heck of a lot more balanced and handy than small axe of same length......and it should hold up near indefinitely to such uses....and still handles quite nicely....even an Ang Khola of such length is great (if'n you got the 16" and not the longer....the longer might be exactly as you describe and pretty much just the ticket for breaking up a water buffalo into more manageable parts, which is what you got and i feel for any water buffalo in your neighborhood).
 
I believe the 18" has a thicker spine, thus an overall bigger/heavier blade, Not really sure, though.
 
Generally with handmades from most folk, one does not just get a longer or shorter anything....the whole tamale gets scaled up or down....thickness, depth, etc....pretty rare to simply get shorter or longer, it mostly involves also bigger or smaller....sometimes to a shocking degree either way.....i learned my lesson from my first knife from Bill and Yangdu, a 16" Ang Khola....i learned i did not want bigger in any way and that the American male thing of bigger is always better does not apply to Nepal
 
I think the kamis don't understand the desire for big and heavy, so they tend to assume a bigger khuk is for a bigger user. Some people have ordered 20+" CAKs and they arrived with handles fit for Andre the Giant. They think we're all crazy anyway:D

From what I've read, Uncle Bill repeatedly stated his opinion that the 16.5" WWII was the best user HI made. If HI still made the old spec. M43 (17.5" and 24 oz.) I'd argue that, but as it stands, I agree totally. It's a great size if you get a reasonable weight. Mine weighs 25 oz.+/- and it handles a wide range of duties.
 
I agree.. I put in a request for a 43 at 22 oz.
The WWII I just received is almost a two hand sword.

I like the khukuri, and I am in search for the perfect blade that can be used in the field and carried with ease. I love the woods, hunting, backpacking, canoing, etc. The khukri is an ideal blade. I just need to find that right combination of weight, blade length, and grip size.
 
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I'm contuding 15-16 with the right weight & 4-inch handle wood's about the ideal for actual carry & use for me.
Everything's a compromise. :)
Denis
 
Everyone has their own perfect ratio, shape, handle, etc. it can take a lot of experimenting (purchasing):). It can be frustrating since every kami has their own unique take on each model, and that's not just HI. As well, some models have just grown. For a while, there were 16.5" WWII's around 20 oz. popping up on the DOTD. IMHO those would be great all-arounders. The good thing about the DOTD is you can see the specs before you buy. The bad thing is you gotta be fast!

Good luck in your search. Many nice khukuri will likely pass through your hands and you'll be all the better for it.
 
DPris said:
I'm contuding 15-16 with the right weight & 4-inch handle wood's about the ideal for actual carry & use for me.
Everything's a compromise. :)
Denis
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When that perfect khukuri finally hits your hand, you may find its not as much of a compromise as you thought.
 
This 27-ounce 15-inch 43 here seems about ideal, for me.
Hopefully she'll be getting more in.
If not, does she do special orders nowdays? If & when the shops are back to full production.
Denis
 
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