Uddha, 18" CAK and R3

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C.S. Graves

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This past weekend I got Yangdu's latest shipment, and Uddha sword, 18" Chiruwa Ang Khola, and an R3 that was a bonus thrown in with the Uddha:

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This was the first time I've purchased and handled an HI Villager, and I must say that I'd heartily recommend one of this calibre to anyone looking for a user. Sadly, I only get to keep it long enough to sharpen, clean, and package it for the coming Christmas holiday, but this Bura blade feels good in the hand. It's well balanced and the handle is about the most comfortable I've ever felt on a khuk. I hope some lucky person appreciates what they're getting this Christmas. Regardless, there'll be no mistaking who gave it to them! :D

That's not to say I can't content myself with the Uddha and R3! As I've said before, I love the look of the Uddhas, that kitchen-knife-from-Hades appearance they've got going for them. Anyone have any information on this design, its origins, and historical usage?

A cousin's young son was quite taken with the R3, a very cute little knife. If there's a chance he might have need of it, and be able to properly take care of it, I may just pass it on to him someday.

The R3 blade has what I can only guess is a lotus flower engraved in it. Who would the kami be in this case?

Oh, and thanks again to Yangdu, not only for the blades, but for shipping them together, which saved me a bundle! :thumbup:
 
Nice pictures, thank you
 
The Uddha's similiar to the "khyber bowie" style, I think. Kitchen knife, if your kitchen is in a bad neighborhood. :p


Mike
 
Great score there:thumbup::D The R-3 is a great lil knife. I got one for my co-worker last year for helping me out of a tight bind. Great EDC:)
 
The Salawar Yatagan, or Khyber knife/sword is typically a little bit longer than the HI Uddha sword and the blade is thinner. However, the blade flares along the spine, resulting in a cross section that resembles a half I-beam, giving it quite a bit of strength for its weight. As I recall, it was developed as chain mail began to appear. The gradual broadening of the blade from the tip enhanced penetration while preserving the chopping capability that was best against lighter, cloth-armored opponents.
 
Ahhh, thanks for the info, jnphares! I looked up a few examples of salawar yatagan, and it looks more like the uddha and less like the curved Turkish yatagan I had seen previously.
 
How long is the blade on that Uddha?
IIRC the description said OAL was 24", but it look longe -- maybe just aspect ratio?

Damn it man, now I'm lusting after one of those too. . .

You guys have done more damage to my wallet than any gun site ever has! I've even caught myself thinking of selling some guns to finance my blade habit! ARRRRGGGGG!
 
Cpl Punishment said:
How long is the blade on that Uddha?
IIRC the description said OAL was 24", but it look longe -- maybe just aspect ratio?

Damn it man, now I'm lusting after one of those too. . .

You guys have done more damage to my wallet than any gun site ever has! I've even caught myself thinking of selling some guns to finance my blade habit! ARRRRGGGGG!
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Heheh, I too know the horrors of our affliction.

I haven't measured the Uddha's blade, but in the photo where it's above the 18" CAK, I'd guess it's about 16" long by comparison.
 
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