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Through the generosity of a well-respected forum member, I came into possession of a Himalayan Imports "Ultimate Fighter" (UF) last week.
Just want to point out some stats on it that may be of use to our resident knife-designers since this is an unusual blade, to say the least.
There have been several designs based on this model; seems the kamis are playing with it themselves. This particular one:
Length: 21" to tang-bolt, 20.5" to buttcap (blade tip to end overall)
Weight: 2 lbs, 14.8 oz.- yes, that's 46.8 ozs.
Thickness: .55 spine thickness (!) at bolster, .50 at curve, .30 at tip.
By comparision, my 20" AK weighs in at 2 lbs, 1.5 oz. and a YCS (from the first batch) weighs 2 lbs, 3.6 oz.
My 25" Malla weighs 2 lbs, 7.6 oz. and the 25" Gelbu Special is 2 lbs, .07 oz. At one time I considered those large, heavy knives.
You can draw your own conclusions, but this thing looks medieval and is built like a bear. The only way to carry it is baldric-style, which is pictured. Paul Bunyan couldn't carry it on his belt.
In this way it's possible to carry the UF cross-draw.
1. Think of it as an axe. It can be used one-handed, if you've the strength. It is large enough, however, to permit a two-handed hold and swung like a conventional axe.
2. Think of it as a halbred head. Though it has a wicked sharp false edge, that can be seen as a weight-saving measure in a half-inch thick blade.
3. Think of it as a cutlass (and sword-breaker). It can be used to thrust, again, if you've the strength.
It's the most impressive HI I've seen; a "10-10" rig, as UB would say. The only one I've got with a half-inch blade. The sheath is really wide, but that keeps it flat on your side. The blade has been etched, but the etching is partly scrubbed off with a green Scotch-Brite. It seems like a typical quenching line.
My buddy, Capt. Anibal Ungaro, was "nice" enough to model it today. He was sober and not PO'd, which made me feel somewhat safe.
I'm not drawing any conclusions; just throwing out the stats and pix.
What do you think of the H.I. UF?
Mike
Just want to point out some stats on it that may be of use to our resident knife-designers since this is an unusual blade, to say the least.
There have been several designs based on this model; seems the kamis are playing with it themselves. This particular one:
Length: 21" to tang-bolt, 20.5" to buttcap (blade tip to end overall)
Weight: 2 lbs, 14.8 oz.- yes, that's 46.8 ozs.
Thickness: .55 spine thickness (!) at bolster, .50 at curve, .30 at tip.
By comparision, my 20" AK weighs in at 2 lbs, 1.5 oz. and a YCS (from the first batch) weighs 2 lbs, 3.6 oz.
My 25" Malla weighs 2 lbs, 7.6 oz. and the 25" Gelbu Special is 2 lbs, .07 oz. At one time I considered those large, heavy knives.
You can draw your own conclusions, but this thing looks medieval and is built like a bear. The only way to carry it is baldric-style, which is pictured. Paul Bunyan couldn't carry it on his belt.
In this way it's possible to carry the UF cross-draw.
1. Think of it as an axe. It can be used one-handed, if you've the strength. It is large enough, however, to permit a two-handed hold and swung like a conventional axe.
2. Think of it as a halbred head. Though it has a wicked sharp false edge, that can be seen as a weight-saving measure in a half-inch thick blade.
3. Think of it as a cutlass (and sword-breaker). It can be used to thrust, again, if you've the strength.
It's the most impressive HI I've seen; a "10-10" rig, as UB would say. The only one I've got with a half-inch blade. The sheath is really wide, but that keeps it flat on your side. The blade has been etched, but the etching is partly scrubbed off with a green Scotch-Brite. It seems like a typical quenching line.
My buddy, Capt. Anibal Ungaro, was "nice" enough to model it today. He was sober and not PO'd, which made me feel somewhat safe.
I'm not drawing any conclusions; just throwing out the stats and pix.
What do you think of the H.I. UF?
Mike
I'd like to go after a decent-sized tree.
