What Khuk for a passaround?

DaveH · May 30, 2003

I hope that at least a few of you know about the passaround knives that occur occaisionaly on BF.

My question is this, what would make a good, general, appeal to the masses type Khuk for a passaround? My criteria would be:

Not too big.
Not too fancy, but still looks nice (Probably a blem to keep costs down).
Capable.

I'm thinking a WWII or similar. What do you think?

Thanks,

donutsrule · May 30, 2003

What do you consider to be "too big?"

Okay, this one is probably too big...

Aardvark · May 30, 2003

Dave,

From your choice of the WWII, I'm assuming that this passaround would be targetted at people who aren't very familiar with khuks, for the purpose of letting them try-before-they-buy, or just so they could see that the fuss was all about.

So, I would say that a 16.5" WWII would be a good suggestion. The BAS is a little smaller, but the metalwork (engraving) is more interesting. One of the smaller AKs, 15" or 16.5", would also be good choices. All of these are what I think of as 'typical khuks'.

donutsrule · May 30, 2003

Yeah, the BAS, the 16.5" WWII, the 15" or 18" AK or maybe the 16" Chiruwa?

Steven Roos · May 30, 2003

I made a thread about this not too long ago...there didn't really seem to be a consensus.

BTW, I also figured that a raffle type passround wouldn't work too well. Most people would rather just purchase the khukuri outright.

DaveH · May 30, 2003

maybe I should post a poll to see if anyone (outside this forum) would want to do a passaround.

Steven Roos · May 30, 2003

Originally posted by DaveH
maybe I should post a poll to see if anyone (outside this forum) would want to do a passaround.

Sounds like a good idea.

Yvsa · May 30, 2003

Although the chiruwa may be a somewhat common khuk for H.I. the style isn't that common among the people who use and are the most familiar with the khuks.

Roger Smith · May 31, 2003

I have a particularly bloodthirsty Movie Model that would do well.....

donutsrule · May 31, 2003

Originally posted by Roger Smith
I have a particularly bloodthirsty Movie Model that would do well.....

I'd sign up for a movie model pass-around.

Tohatchi NM · Jun 3, 2003

15 inch Ak.

In my mind, the Ang Khola is the definitive HI khuk and what most people start with. 15" is also a reasonable size for people that are more accustomed to 3" folders and 6" hunting knives.

Yvsa · Jun 3, 2003

After seeing this for a few days I've come to the conclusion that the 18" Baby Ganga Ram Special would be about the epitome for a pass around khuk.
It has the appearance of what most people envision a khuk to look like, it's on the lighter side, not too heavy, not too thick and cuts like a much heavier khuk.
YMMV."D

raghorn · Jun 3, 2003

Every time I get curious about a specific khukuri model I end up buying it to satisfy my curiosity.