Stout enough to do mans work, yet maneuverable enough to use as a weapon.
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Stout enough to do mans work, yet maneuverable enough to use as a weapon.
I agree with Karda, it's very stout, and it's very energetic. My WWII feels like it wants to be used. As a tool it has a lot of energy behind it, and as a weapon it handles very easily. In fact it is unusually fast for something so heavy, and it has a mind of its own that assists you in using it like a weapon or as a tool. Listen to it, and it will take care of you. It was the kukri that taught me how to use a kukri, and it was easy to learn with. My Sirupati by contrast was a lot more difficult to learn.
Yes, though there's also the energy aspect that is hard for me to describe. For me, part of it is that the WWII takes my movements and runs with them. I suppose you could call it a force multiplier in that it feels like it takes what you give it and increases it for you. Something about the weight and balance makes it feel like it takes less effort to work it than say my Sirupati. My Chainpuri is on the other end of the scale, where any little movement gets it excited and moving, but it doesn't have the heft of the WWII to use as a heavy duty tool.
Sort of. I'm not doing a good job of describing it. The simplest way I can describe it is that the WWII is a very energetic and lively blade.
I have an 18" made by Lachhu. I don't know the weight, but it's not a lightweight.
It's a little odd, but in my experience heavier ones can be the most lively. I'm not sure I can adequately describe the phenomenon or explain why it happens, and I've tried. It's kind of like how a sword can be more lively than a knife, if it is properly balanced and made.
While that may be technically legal in Utah, I'd rather avoid the potential issues. I've worn it 'round the house, but never outside except for once at night when I went someplace just down the street with it under a light jacket in an improvised shoulder rig made from a pair of belts. Then I pulled it out and started carving my pumpkin while no one was looking. The looks on their faces when they see that out of no where I've got a giant knife in hand were priceless. But if they'd been paying more attention they could have noticed it under my jacket.
Mostly wondering about wilderness wear or carry.
Baw has a rig I hadn't thought of.
Dealing with Wildmanheber on a different shoulder rig.
Not for concealment, although I suppose it could be.
Wondering about the 18-inch length on a shoulder rig or for belt carry.
Denis
Baw has a rig I hadn't thought of.
Dealing with Wildmanheber on a different shoulder rig.
Not for concealment, although I suppose it could be.
Wondering about the 18-inch length on a shoulder rig or for belt carry.
Denis
I've experimented around the house with belt carry with a few kukris. The big thing that I don't like is that I have to thread my belt through a few loops, then thread it through the scabbard, and then through the rest of the loops. It makes for a secure scabbard, but not one that is easily donned or doffed. I don't notice the weight too much, but I spend a lot of time sitting and not walking the backcountry. I can say that it is easy to sit with it, you just have to remember you have it on when you sit and adjust it so the handle is pointing to the right so it lies on the chair reasonably well. This also allows you to draw from a seated position as you stand. I wish I could say more, but I'm not a backwoodman. I haven't been camping in about two years now, and that was barely camping.
