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I thought I would share a quick story. My neighbor cut down his tree branches, you know what's coming. His 17 yr old son was breaking large limbs into small limbs. I gave him my 18 inch machete to use [leading up to the best part]. He thanked me and was "hacking away". Then I handed him my 16.5 inch chiruwa. Both father and son backed away. I said this it's ok, just a better tool, try it. Well, one swing one branch. Quick, clean, but the kid made me nervous. Supervising, I explained not to use too much force. They were quite impressed. The job was over too quickly.

Second story, I was out in the national forest Friday, exploring. A dumb thing to do alone. I wanted to find some new fishing spots. Of course I went too far and got my four wheel drive p.u. quite buried in soft sand.
I used my 20 inch Angkhola to dig myself out. It worked as well as a "GI" shovel. I had to cut some wood for traction in the soft sand. The 8 inch limb was no match for my sweet tool. I think a 20 inch AK is the best survival knife/tool anyone can own. I don't wear it on my belt but I will not go into the wilderness without a canteen of water or my "big" AK.:D
 
I consider these two my best workers, not fighters. IMO you need a big heavy AK and a smaller for normal carry. "Kinda" like tools, hammer / sledge hammer.;)
 
In the photo with the log end, you can see one swing, cut about 25% through [that was one side then the other]. I don't think it took more than 12 / 14 swings to go through a tough 8-9 inch green pine log. Awesome power in that AK!:eek:
 
Niiiiice. They are both beautiful specimens. :) Who made each of them?
 
Sher made both AK's, and they hold up just great. I realy use them hard. I met some fellows in the woods and they said not to swing so hard, I would break them. haha!!

I told them to give it a try on a full size tree. I had to stop them before the tree came down....I was lucky no game warden was around!:D
 
Sher makes great khuks. I have a chiruwa AK w/ horn handles by Sher, and the thing is a monster. Hands down, my favorite khuk so far (out of about a dozen). I guess I'll have to get a 20" horn-handled AK by Sher to make a team. ;)
 
Good stuff and great pix. If I recall correctly which is doubtful it was a 20 inch AK that saved a family of four trapped in the mountains.
 
my Sher 18" AK is the work horse. Indestructible! I've tried.


Thanks fer sharinn the field repoort.

Keith
 
Aw heck no. I just picked my birthday and realized it was going to be too late. :D
 
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