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What IS a model 43???
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I join you Saudi Prince Bruise in the small category (at least in choosing grip size).
The 15-16.5 inch khuks have handles that are just right for me, with the 18inchers and bigger being far to big. The again I prefer tighter fits than some, as I feel they give more control. I personally like the small 12" AK, as its the one I use the most for pruning, carving, and other small chores. For big chopping I whip out a massive hair screaming sharp 32" bolo, and the trees run on their own 
The 15-16.5 inch khuks have handles that are just right for me, with the 18inchers and bigger being far to big. The again I prefer tighter fits than some, as I feel they give more control. I personally like the small 12" AK, as its the one I use the most for pruning, carving, and other small chores. For big chopping I whip out a massive hair screaming sharp 32" bolo, and the trees run on their own 
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rfleming,
1st question = what will u use it for?
2nd question = how big are you?
3rd question = what kind of weight will you find comfortable to wield?
Note to consider: you most likely will not just have the one, once you try your first
I've recently got 2 Kesars: BAS and 15AK, and the size the handle and weight of either one are very comfortable. For a first khuk (general purpose/camping), I'd go with one of these.
Eric
1st question = what will u use it for?
2nd question = how big are you?
3rd question = what kind of weight will you find comfortable to wield?
Note to consider: you most likely will not just have the one, once you try your first
I've recently got 2 Kesars: BAS and 15AK, and the size the handle and weight of either one are very comfortable. For a first khuk (general purpose/camping), I'd go with one of these.
Eric
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My khuks seem to fall into categories:
14" to 15.9" = The small fellows. Can do more than you'd expect, given time and skill, just take somewhat longer.
16.5" to 18" = The right size for most work. They have the leverage to do more work with less effort quicker. They don't seem hardly more heavy to pack than the littler size. The lighter ones are very quick, and the heavier ones aren't too heavy - they just have the ability - well, if they were baseball bats they'd put the ball over the bleachers and out of the field.
20" to 22" = The light ones can just about be cracked like a whip. You can literally HEAR them cut the air. The choppers in this range if you've the strength to use them have awesome power. If they were rifles, you'd carry them for Rhino, Cape Buffalo, and Elephant.
Well, that's my perspective, at least. ( I'll talk about the 12"ers another time. )
14" to 15.9" = The small fellows. Can do more than you'd expect, given time and skill, just take somewhat longer.
16.5" to 18" = The right size for most work. They have the leverage to do more work with less effort quicker. They don't seem hardly more heavy to pack than the littler size. The lighter ones are very quick, and the heavier ones aren't too heavy - they just have the ability - well, if they were baseball bats they'd put the ball over the bleachers and out of the field.
20" to 22" = The light ones can just about be cracked like a whip. You can literally HEAR them cut the air. The choppers in this range if you've the strength to use them have awesome power. If they were rifles, you'd carry them for Rhino, Cape Buffalo, and Elephant.
Well, that's my perspective, at least. ( I'll talk about the 12"ers another time. )
You guys are great!
Well, to answer some of the questions:
I am a biger guy, 6'2" 250lbs
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want a knife that will mostly be for looking at, I very rarely have a need to use a knife hard...I just like the damn things!...But I want a beefy authentic, quality khukri.
I have huge hamhocks for hands...small grips and I don't get along
weight wise...I really dont care!
And whoever was talking about a .30-06 I couldn't agree more, my model 4 remington and my BAR and BLR are all .30-06, the only thing I like better is .300 win mag, have a BAR in that as well...wait, wait, no I like my marlin .45-70 better!!!!...no, no my a-bolt .375HH mag.....never mind I just like them all
-Robert
Well, to answer some of the questions:
I am a biger guy, 6'2" 250lbs
I
want a knife that will mostly be for looking at, I very rarely have a need to use a knife hard...I just like the damn things!...But I want a beefy authentic, quality khukri.
I have huge hamhocks for hands...small grips and I don't get along
weight wise...I really dont care!
And whoever was talking about a .30-06 I couldn't agree more, my model 4 remington and my BAR and BLR are all .30-06, the only thing I like better is .300 win mag, have a BAR in that as well...wait, wait, no I like my marlin .45-70 better!!!!...no, no my a-bolt .375HH mag.....never mind I just like them all
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Click on the Khukhuri FAQ URL in Uncle Bill's Signature for more info...not sure if anyone mentioned this yet...
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If you aint planning on using it, Ive always been fond of the AK. When I think of a khuk, thats the one I think of. Especially if you buy the biggest one on the shopping site, youll have something big enough to scare the neighbors. Anyhoo sounds like anything under 18" will be slightly small for your needs.
Anyhoo sounds like anything under 18" will be slightly small for your needs.
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That was me with the comment about "enough money and a 30-06".
Trust me. The 16.5" WWII is the 308/30-06 and the 18" WWII is the 300 Win/35 Whelan/338 Win. The 18" AK would be the 375 H&H.
I'm 5'4" tall. I've had two 16.5 WWII's. The only thing that got them away from me was a good purpose in each case. If you're 6'2 get the 18" WWII. It will sing to you. You'll hang it on the headboard of your bed or between the bed and the nightstand. I've also got an 18" WWII blade on a carved wood Hanuman handle.
I'll get another 16.5 WWII with a wood handle one of these days. With a thicker handle so I can re-cut the rings on the handle to fit me. I did that to my M43 and now I have but to pick it up and the handle tells me exactly where the point is, in the dark or not. If an 18" wood handled WWII comes along before the 16.5", I'll have to make do ( ) with it.
PS: my main battle rifle is a semiautomatic FN49 in 7x57 loaded with ten rounds of 175 grain RN ball. I understand Karamoja Bell killed most of his elephants with a bolt action 7x57 loaded with 175 gr. ball ammo. Thought you might be appreciative of that, being that I'm ten inches shorter than you and don't enjoy being beat up by recoil (!!!!!), which is why I traded off my 458 Safari Grade Remington. It never took more than 3 rounds of 458 to decide that was all the shooting I wanted to do that day, for some reason.
Trust me. The 16.5" WWII is the 308/30-06 and the 18" WWII is the 300 Win/35 Whelan/338 Win. The 18" AK would be the 375 H&H.
I'm 5'4" tall. I've had two 16.5 WWII's. The only thing that got them away from me was a good purpose in each case. If you're 6'2 get the 18" WWII. It will sing to you. You'll hang it on the headboard of your bed or between the bed and the nightstand. I've also got an 18" WWII blade on a carved wood Hanuman handle.
I'll get another 16.5 WWII with a wood handle one of these days. With a thicker handle so I can re-cut the rings on the handle to fit me. I did that to my M43 and now I have but to pick it up and the handle tells me exactly where the point is, in the dark or not. If an 18" wood handled WWII comes along before the 16.5", I'll have to make do (
) with it.PS: my main battle rifle is a semiautomatic FN49 in 7x57 loaded with ten rounds of 175 grain RN ball. I understand Karamoja Bell killed most of his elephants with a bolt action 7x57 loaded with 175 gr. ball ammo. Thought you might be appreciative of that, being that I'm ten inches shorter than you and don't enjoy being beat up by recoil (!!!!!), which is why I traded off my 458 Safari Grade Remington. It never took more than 3 rounds of 458 to decide that was all the shooting I wanted to do that day, for some reason.
Guy's,
I have read the FAQ in depth, I mean EVERY page...that is why I am interested in a khukri...originally I was interested in a Bird and Trout knife but I decided that I should get an authentic Khuk before I go and get a pry bar disguised as a knife!
Rusty...nice setup! I really want to find an authentic nitro express...I am sure I would only look at it after the first shot!!! But of course that is what I said about my automag IV (.50ae)...now I see the doctor regularly due to "tennis elbow"...if only he knew!
Any way you guys seem to like the WWII...and I must agree that they seem to have a great look and feel...now just got to convince the other half that we NEED one!
Thaks again all,
-Robert
I have read the FAQ in depth, I mean EVERY page...that is why I am interested in a khukri...originally I was interested in a Bird and Trout knife
but I decided that I should get an authentic Khuk before I go and get a pry bar disguised as a knife!Rusty...nice setup! I really want to find an authentic nitro express...I am sure I would only look at it after the first shot!!! But of course that is what I said about my automag IV (.50ae)...now I see the doctor regularly due to "tennis elbow"...if only he knew!
Any way you guys seem to like the WWII...and I must agree that they seem to have a great look and feel...now just got to convince the other half that we NEED one!
Thaks again all,
-Robert
Rusty, you went too far up in calibre from the 16" WWll to the 18 AK. C'mon....you don't hit .375 till the Ganga Ram Special, do you?!!! The 25"Ak must be the .416 Rigby
Tell us about the 12" sirupati, please, if you would. I want to know.
I'm 5'11" and the 18" Khuks swing better. The shorter ones can't perform as well doing work. I don't know martial arts. You're the only one I know who owns an FN49. I always passed them up. The great Elephant killer hunted before the herds were as knowledgable about men with guns, and allegedly could get closer, though that doesn't mean the 7x57 with a 175 gr bullet with that massive BC and sectional density is mincemeat. (Eleanor O'Connor shot hers with one, if I'm not mistaken.) I never understood the reason for the 7 mag with the 7x57 and .280 around. Not to mentions the .284 This ends the gun loon portion of my post.
Semper Fi, I tried to email you when a M43 was on special a few days ago but you had no email listed. 10 minutes later it was gone.
munk
Tell us about the 12" sirupati, please, if you would. I want to know.
I'm 5'11" and the 18" Khuks swing better. The shorter ones can't perform as well doing work. I don't know martial arts. You're the only one I know who owns an FN49. I always passed them up. The great Elephant killer hunted before the herds were as knowledgable about men with guns, and allegedly could get closer, though that doesn't mean the 7x57 with a 175 gr bullet with that massive BC and sectional density is mincemeat. (Eleanor O'Connor shot hers with one, if I'm not mistaken.) I never understood the reason for the 7 mag with the 7x57 and .280 around. Not to mentions the .284 This ends the gun loon portion of my post.
Semper Fi, I tried to email you when a M43 was on special a few days ago but you had no email listed. 10 minutes later it was gone.
munk
I like the feel and heft of my Sher 16.5" 2+ lb. chiruwa AK over any other khuk I've held so far. It has a thick grip, which I like, and the balance is outstanding. It actually feels lighter in my hand that any of the other khuks I have, and it weighs more than all of them.
By the way, my rifle of choice is either my Springfield M1A or my dad's Springfield M1 Garand (circa 1943). The .30 calibers rock.
By the way, my rifle of choice is either my Springfield M1A or my dad's Springfield M1 Garand (circa 1943). The .30 calibers rock.
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The most firepower I have is a 2 foot PVC pipe and soggy toilet paper. The spitballs are 75 caliber.
Thoonk... blaat...
Thoonk... blaat...
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What would we do without Bruise?
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Don't let Bruise fool you guys. When he gets serious that changes to a 7 ft. blowgun pushing poison tipped, 6" steel darts. ...Sorry Bruise
but the thought of your devious little self quietly sneaking around in the dark armed with a silent but deadly weapon truely frightens me!
but the thought of your devious little self quietly sneaking around in the dark armed with a silent but deadly weapon truely frightens me!
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Re: convincing your better half about a Khuk from HI...
explain that there is a small industry formed in primative cottages in Nepal that is supported by the crafting of these tools. That although, by local custom, the members are of the lowest caste, they have the opportunity to participate more successfully in their society and live at a healthier level through the supply-demand chain that ends in the HI khuks. That you are getting a hand-made tool, crafted from recycled metals, and made to personal and exacting specifications by the kami...who will sign it. That you will have a personal connection with a person across the world who has (literally) hammered out a product of such precision that you will feel a bond each time you pick it up. And finally, that the personal impact you will have on the maker's life may be unlike any you will have on any other person in the entire course of your lifetime.
(By the way, no matter what you are telling yourself now, you will not just hang the khuk up and look at it. You will find reasons to use it...not good reasons necessarily...but reasons why a branch needs to be lopped off, or a piece of wood needs to be divided, or heaven help us..why a perfectly good quarter needs to be cut in half.)
The handles are fairly good-sized, the 15 inch khuks should work, and be less conspicuous than the 21 inchers when you find yourself making up reasons to take it outside.
Enjoy.
Kis
explain that there is a small industry formed in primative cottages in Nepal that is supported by the crafting of these tools. That although, by local custom, the members are of the lowest caste, they have the opportunity to participate more successfully in their society and live at a healthier level through the supply-demand chain that ends in the HI khuks. That you are getting a hand-made tool, crafted from recycled metals, and made to personal and exacting specifications by the kami...who will sign it. That you will have a personal connection with a person across the world who has (literally) hammered out a product of such precision that you will feel a bond each time you pick it up. And finally, that the personal impact you will have on the maker's life may be unlike any you will have on any other person in the entire course of your lifetime.
(By the way, no matter what you are telling yourself now, you will not just hang the khuk up and look at it. You will find reasons to use it...not good reasons necessarily...but reasons why a branch needs to be lopped off, or a piece of wood needs to be divided, or heaven help us..why a perfectly good quarter needs to be cut in half.)
The handles are fairly good-sized, the 15 inch khuks should work, and be less conspicuous than the 21 inchers when you find yourself making up reasons to take it outside.
Enjoy.
Kis