What are Dui and Tin Chirra?

[Willieboy]

What are Dui and Tin Chirra and how do they differ? I'm trying to learn about these models but often, I don't see the model listed on the HI site.

 

[Jaiofspam]

a dui chira has 2 fullers along the blade... tin chira has 3
im sure others will chime in with a more descriptive explanation :thumbup:

 

[Willieboy]

So, within the classification of dui or tin chirra, there can be different models. Right?

 

[Jaiofspam]

So, within the classification of dui or tin chirra, there can be different models. Right?

hmmm actually with HI they are both each seperate models...
here are some pics:
the 3rd knife from left to right is a dui chirra
the 4th knife from left to right is a tin chirra
the last knife is a foxy folly... this one also has 2 fullers but is not a dui chirra

hope that helps some what.. ttyl im at work lol

 

[Magnum22]

So, within the classification of dui or tin chirra, there can be different models. Right?

i believe this is correct. also, try to think of them as hollows rather than fullers because if you have two fullers beside a hollow grind, this still qualifies as tin chirra. a singe fuller beside a hollow grind still qualifies as dui chirra.

 

[Jaiofspam]

i believe this is correct. also, try to think of them as hollows rather than fullers because if you have two fullers beside a hollow grind, this still qualifies as tin chirra. a singe fuller beside a hollow grind still qualifies as dui chirra.

yeah i guess you could consider a foxy folly as a dui chirra...
a BDC = bura dui chirra , a chitlangi could be considered a dui chirra

but when you ask about HI dui/tin chirra models you typically are referred to the ones i attached pics of

lets wait to hear what the more experienced members have to say

happy sharking

 

[spiraltwista]

The Foxys Folly is a Dia Chirra blade in Nepalese as it has two fullers.

The Foxjaw Fighter or Foxes Folly as Uncle Bill renamed, it is the name its marketed under.

Spiral

 

[Magnum22]

the last knife is a foxy folly... this one also has 2 fullers but is not a dui chirra

i'm not so sure about that, it may qualify as a dui chirra. if the grind is hollow, it may be a tin chirra. similarly, a gelbu special with a hollow grind would be a dui chirra. check this out from the khuk construction page.

"Chirra - a fuller in the main body of the blade. fullers are used in blades in order to decrease the weight without decreasing the strength of blade (the same concept as that of 'I-beams' used in building-construction). some khukuris have no chirras, some may have multiple chirras "

edit: there you have it, spiraltwista beat me to it.

 

[Jaiofspam]

yeah i guess you could consider a foxy folly as a dui chirra...
a BDC = bura dui chirra , a chitlangi could be considered a dui chirra

but when you ask about HI dui/tin chirra models you typically are referred to the ones i attached pics of

lets wait to hear what the more experienced members have to say

happy sharking

see above magnum... my comment before reflects on how HI markets dui and tin chirra models...
i agree a foxy is a dui chirra its just not marked as foxy folly dui chirra...
all this may be confusing for a khuk noob lol so many terms

what i am trying to say is that when you inquire about a dui/tin chirra model from HI you get the specific dui/tin chirra marketed khuks... does that make sense LOL

 

[Magnum22]

now since the d-1 isn't a khuk, can you still call it a dui chirra? it would be really awesome to get a fullered tarwar. specifically, triple fuller with a convex grind. SICK!

 

[Willieboy]

I think I have it. The diagram was really helpful.

 

[spiraltwista]

Id say the top one in the picture is inaccurate, A hollow ground edge is definatly not a fuller.

Thats a single fuller { called Angh Koala in Nepal} with a hollow ground edge.

Spiral

 

[Magnum22]

that's right off the him imp website, check the image url. we use the term fuller and apparently chirra does not match the term exactly. happens all the time in translation. that's why i said you're better off calling them hollows or maybe irrigations.

 

[Jaiofspam]

ive never noticed a scalloped edge on any of my HI's
i'll have to check this out... can some one provide us with an example?

 

[Magnum22]

if you find a hollow grind on any him imp, i'd expect it on a kumar karda or little r-knife. it's the weakest edge you can put on a knife, but sharp as hell. won't be on a chopper.

 

[Jaiofspam]

nope all my little knives and kumar karda are ready for a convex

 

[Magnum22]

i know, i saw the pictures.

 

[spiraltwista]

that's right off the him imp website, check the image url. we use the term fuller and apparently chirra does not match the term exactly. happens all the time in translation. that's why i said you're better off calling them hollows or maybe irrigations.

I know where its from. But its still WRONG.

Chirra means Division.

Ive sat & talked to kami & dealers in Nepal for hours just about this exact questian.

Spiral

 

[Svashtar]

I know where its from. But its still WRONG.

Chirra means Division.

Ive sat & talked to kami & dealers in Nepal for hours just about this exact questian.

Spiral

What Spiral said for sure. If you find the rare hollow grind on an HI knife it's not considered a fuller. BTW, I have a knife that is a twin of a FF with slightly different weight that was sold as an HI Dui Chirra.

Jimmy, that Tin Chirra looks really familiar! I sold a nice wood handled one to someone last year... Great knife.

Norm

 

[Jaiofspam]

Jimmy, that Tin Chirra looks really familiar! I sold a nice wood handled one to someone last year... Great knife.

Norm

hehe... i can tell you who i got it from norm with an email if youre interested
its a beauty and one of my favorites... pre-UB stamp on this one :thumbup: