Ultimate Fighting Khuk

Since all HI khukuris are handmade in a bewildering variety of models and weights even within the different blade lengths, the best advice I can offer is to handle a few and see (as Howard says) "if it sings to you"

If I was gonna be in stuck in zombie-land, I'd take either a 18" gelbu special or malla at about 25 oz weight. 18" appears to be the best compromise between reach and handiness, for me at least. The malla and gelbu specials seem to have enough heft to chop and are still light enough to move around without tiring my forearms. But since I've not had much practice chopping human limbs, you might want a second opinion :)
 
either Chit or siru. Never got accustomed to the kobra I had, too much bend for me, I think. I'm partial to the 15-18" range, they are very handy. A 12" is a nice "pocket khukuri", though :)

Pat
 
Bill Martino asked his Kamis and Yangdu's father what the best khuk would be. The answer was that the Gelbu Special was the one, able to offer just about what any guy would need.

I dont think Bill believed that. He probably thought because of all the different models and variancies, other blades could be 'the one'.

I say this because this is one of the few things I did personally talk to Bill about.
Certainly nothing is cast in Granite.

They are all great. There are no losing choices, just "yes" in the HI product line.


munk
 
Fredricktoo,

I'm glad I didn't jump to any bad conclusions- some of them would not have fit your character in that post.

When I lived in San Bernardino I often had to keep my eyes straight forward at a stop light. I would adopt most defensive- protective safe guards. The presence of a weapon would not change that. You and I are on the same page. I'm sorry to live in a world where we have to guard againt violence, but it is, "the way things are" .


munk
 
munk,

I sold the Chitlangi, but it was about the largest practical short sword in today's world.
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It was heavy enough to hit hard, but light enough to still be pretty agile. I'm not sure what it weighs, exactly. If you want to PM moderator Correia on THR, he might weigh it for you.

My 16.5" WWII is a shop 1, and does seem pointier than later versions. It's not only a great combat knife, but a great all-around piece. (My longer Chit seemed more a dedicated war sword.)

My 18" Chitlangi was a great all-around kuk too. More reach than my 16.5", and (I think) about the same weight.

John
 
munk said:
When I lived in San Bernardino I often had to keep my eyes straight forward at a stop light. I would adopt most defensive- protective safe guards. The presence of a weapon would not change that. You and I are on the same page. I'm sorry to live in a world where we have to guard againt violence, but it is, "the way things are" .
munk
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I've vacationed in California munk and I may have been at the light next to you, both of us minding our own business and ready for whatever. I never knew what a Khuk was back then. My knife collection was just a Buck 110 damascus back in the 80's. A knife I bought at the mall while out with my daughter. I still have that knife.
 
fredricktoo said:
I had my tongue in cheek. I have to use those smileys more. I'm more likely to be confronted by a gun in these parts. the wrong sort of glance around here can get a person in trouble. I actually mind my own business when driving and let the big Kahuna be my co-pilot. I don't own a gun but I think I'd rather have one now than any bladed weapon. I carried a Spyderco Police model in NYC for 10 years knowing that a trip to the Tombs of Rikers Island would be my reward if caught.
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You should read "Broken Arrow's Foiled Carjacking" over at http://www.himalayan-imports.com/faq/Animals.htm .
 
"Which Khuk is the ultimate fighting Khuk"

The one you have in your hand when you need it!

that said which ever Khuk you carry for what you feel you like to carry it for, is the right khuk to fight with, why?
because its the one you feel use to

This goes for handguns as well ( I go for a standard 1911 colt even tho there so many "better " choices)
 
Spectre said:
munk,

I sold the Chitlangi, but it was about the largest practical short sword in today's world.
KnivesUp.jpg
It was heavy enough to hit hard, but light enough to still be pretty agile. I'm not sure what it weighs, exactly. If you want to PM moderator Correia on THR, he might weigh it for you.

My 16.5" WWII is a shop 1, and does seem pointier than later versions. It's not only a great combat knife, but a great all-around piece. (My longer Chit seemed more a dedicated war sword.)

My 18" Chitlangi was a great all-around kuk too. More reach than my 16.5", and (I think) about the same weight.

John
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That's a 25in right? seems a bit "small" to me,I want the 30in Sirupati :D
 
Oh! I'm sorry....I'm about 6ft and things look "small" to me
No lie a 12in blade is "short" to me;and swords don't start 'till ya hit 20 or better 23in!
 
The weight doesn't really matter unless it gets really unbalanced. The forward motion helps it on the snap back, the flared pommel of the khukuri hooks into the heel of your palm, and you can snap it back out of the target that way.
Best to keep yout thumb up to catch the spine of the blade as it comes back...
I like the 18" range blades for speed, 21" is really nice, especially in the Chitlangi or Gelbu style with fullers. I have a Dui Chirra (Berk special) with great balance, but it's very big, it would not be a first choice. It's 23" or so.
I like the M43, and the YCS, but any well-balanced khukuri will do the job. The longer Kobras would be my choice if you require a LONG blade.
While I really like playing with the UBE and Movie Model, Bando has moves that require the standard khuk shape. Usually for when the opponent rushes and clinches you, and you can't swing, or for Covert Deanimation Techniques :) You need your off hand or arm along the spine, and a false edge or upswept point would hurt you.
 
Spectre said:
No, that's only a 21"- I'm just short.

;) :o

John
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Uwinv, are you gonna take Rusty's place as the leprechaun on the HI Forum?;)

Remember? Rusty was also short at 5' 4" but Rusty liked the long swords.
There has to be a story there but nothing we could prove now.;)
 
Uncle,

I think I'm built a little differently than Rusty. I'm more of a hobbit, I think.

Peace to y'all,

John
 
All khukuris are good fighters. The best one for you is whatever you are comfortable holding.

For me, it's an 18" Kobra or 15" Siraputi in my cabinet. I hold them well and like the speed of movement. I wouldn't go for my choppers because as a fighter, speed is more my style.
 
DannyinJapan said:
knife kata?
can you post a video?
sounds interesting.
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No video capability, Danny. "Knife kata" is the term that my old sensei used to describe a particular set of knife drills, and it stuck.

Noah
 
Which Khuk is the ultimate fighting Khuk to you and why?
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I don't know why you've let things deteriorate like this, but you'd better get your house in order there!
I've got all my Khuks sitting together on a shelf and they all play nicely together and NEVER fight with each other!
Yours are clearly in dire need of some good old-fashioned discipline!
 
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