Weight, and the Kami, make a difference...

Carter Leffen

Carter Leffen

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Hi All,

Now have one each of the following in 18":

Kumar Kobra by Bura
Chitlangi by Kumar
Gelbu Special by Kumar
Sirupati by Sher

The above listing reflects lightest down to heaviest... It also reflects how these blades feel to me, as to their comfort, ease of use, and hierarchy of probable usage, should CQC be necessary...

Not listed with the above, are the following:

JKM-1, Kumar Karda, and Katunje- all by Kumar...
Chiruwa Ange Kola 16.5" by Raj Rosalia

All blades listed above are superb in execution of their assigned tasks...

I hope that you all have a great Thanksgiving, and that you will remain in good health...

Carter
 
Hi Munk,

I'm still here in Salibury, MD, and have no easy access to scales... Will be heading back to Maine, and home, on Sunday or Monday... Will have to take it in three days, rather than in two, as Mom's tired already from this trip... 84 and 3/4's, and she's still going!

As soon as I can, I'll post weights and pics...

Mrs. Martino was right, Sher's work is "hefty." Frankly, I expected the Sirupati to be lighter than the Chitlangi, or even the Gelbu Special, but subjectively, this is not the case...

Comfort wise, Bura's Kumar Kobra is an absolute joy... So too, are Kumar's Chitlangi and Gelbu Special... I think I'll use the heaviest of the 18" blades, Sher's Sirupati as the "training" blade for use with the other three- ESPECIALLY the Bura/Kumar Kobra and the Kumar Chitlangi... Build-up my muscles, while maintaining the proper motions due to blade similarities...

Well, got to go...

Take care, stay safe, and have fun...

Carter
 
Carter,
Is the Kobra much thinner than the others? Does there appear to be any danger of the blade bending under use? I have really been considering getting one, although in a longer length, but there is always warnings about the strength of the blade. All of us Khukie people seem to have a different standard of comparison here so I didn't know if just less durable comparing to something like a 16.5 Chiruwa AK or any longer blade in general. I already have a Chitlangi by Kumar but I consider mine kind of heavy (although beautiful). I assume that any HI blade is capable of fairly heavy use, gross abuse not withstanding.
 
Hi Cucharadedragon!

The difference between the Kobra, and say my 18" Kumar Chitlangi, is the width of the blade... The Kobra is just as thick at the spine, but the depth of the blade is significantly less... Weight differential is subjectively lighter for the Kobra, but not MASSIVELY different... The Kobra is an extremely well built and crafted blade- or it wouldn't reside on my bed table.

Bura's Kumar Kobra 18" blade is what I go to, when things go gently "bump" in the night... Left hand, A&A English Buckler, right hand Bura's Kumar Kobra...

To get an idea of what a deadly combination that is, get a copy of Medieval Sword & Shield by Paul Wagner and Stephen Hand. Published by Chivalry Bookself, it can be seen here:

http://www.revival.us/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=112

I know of no more devastating way to greet unwanted guests in the dark- without things that go "boom" and "bang." However, Robert Anson Heinelin, a past Master of Science Fiction, Speculation, and Fantasy DID say, "There's nothing so comforting in a dark room, than three feet of cold steel." A Kobra and buckler MUST come a close second... When I'm at home, my ATrim DN1506 Swedish Longsword fills the Master's sage advice...;)

The Bura-made Kumar Kobra is NOT like my 16.5" Chiruwa Ang Khola... The CAK certainly CAN be used for a pry bar, although I would not recommend it... True also, is the fact that it is the lightest of the 18" fighting khukuris... It is well suited for combat, being unbelievably fast, slender of profile, and STRONG!!! Consider how the knife impacts the target, at the belly of the blade... There is plenty of steel there to do "the job." Though light in weight, it is NOT a "lightweight."

The Kobra is not designed to use for anything other than light to moderate cutting usage. It is designed to incapacitate, maim, or kill one's enemy... The same can be said for it's brothers, the Chitlangi, the Gelbu Special, and the Sirupati... The Kobra is the lightest, and in MY blades, is followed by the Chitlangi, Gelbu Special, and the heaviest, my Sirupati...

I would not hesitate to use my Kobra in CQC for training and practice. However, when the chips are down, the Kobra will be in my hand, ready to do what it was intended to do- incapacitate, maim, or kill those that would do the same to me, mine, or to innocents... It is a superb weapon, worthy of respect- reliable, fast, well made, and totally lethal...

Hope this may allay any fears you may have, concerning the Kobra... If I do buy any more 18" blades, the Kobra will be on the top of my list...

Take care, stay safe, and have fun...

Carter
 
Sounds like I'm going to have to get a Kobra. Anyone have a 25" model and any comments to go with it?
 
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