What's your preference on spine angle?

[DanTheKnifeMan]

We all love the khukuri shape, that's given, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this

But what I've noticed is two distinct khuk shapes, both have outrageous sex appeal and unsurpassed design, but very different.

The forward curve


And the forward angled


Now me personally I like the forward angled. Half the blade jutting out at a different angle jus sings to me.."buy me buy me". It looks mean, looks powerful, and is made for business.

The forward curve is too...well it makes it look like a boomerang as my dad says lol its too overall round, and it really doesn't sing to me.

I'm sure the power, and effectiveness of either is pretty much the same, as I don't know if either design has benefits/drawbacks.

What are your preferences and what are your opinions on effectiveness on design?

Cheers

 

[Bawanna]

I think most are like you and prefer the forward angled. The Hanshee is a good example of a boomerang, even more than your top picture.

Another specimen I received as a gift. It takes some getting used to because the blade gets to target faster being curved so much.

I love the looks of it though and I haven't applied it enough to determine if it's really a downfall or not.

Curved/Angled, I love em all.

 

[cul4u01]

I prefer the forward angle.

I agree with Bawanna, the forward curve arrives at the target quicker, but I do not have enough experience with both to justify a comparison, or opinion on effectiveness.

 

[Gehazi]

I like the deep curve for purely artistic reasons, so mark one for the deep curve; i just had to custom order a hanshee for this very reason

 

[uluapark]

i'm on the fence, both my 12" bonecutter and my 12" siru serve me well, my 16" balance isnt fair to compare to cause it weighs double the rest. there doesnt "seem" to be a diffrernce, maybe the design changed when the british got a hold of the kukri, hence the m43 design.

no doubt about it though my 12" bonecutter is a beast at only 19oz, almost keeps up with my 35 oz balance knife.

 

[J W Bensinger]

Generally the older the khuk the more likely it is to be curved rather than angled. I like both-I do have a distinct preference for a more pronounced curve at the hilt/blade juncture. That does make a perceptible difference in handling and curting performance.
No khukuri is ever going to be a fast draw blade, but the curved spine does come out faster-that can be a plus. The scariest cutters I have are curved spine, fairly light blades.

 

[uluapark]

Generally the older the khuk the more likely it is to be curved rather than angled. I like both-I do have a distinct preference for a more pronounced curve at the hilt/blade juncture. That does make a perceptible difference in handling and curting performance.
No khukuri is ever going to be a fast draw blade, but the curved spine does come out faster-that can be a plus. The scariest cutters I have are curved spine, fairly light blades.

a karambit is a good example.

 

[Steely_Gunz]

Man, that's tough. For a wood busting user, I guess I might lean toward a more angular spine. For a martial khuk, I really like a full curve. I've got a scary aggressive m43 that would cleave a limb or drive the tip deep way way deep into the target. Love that knife. Lives in my truck.

 

[Scara]

Ok, I only own an 18" WWII, so I don't have much practical experience but from an aesthetic point of view, and an inexperienced utility point of view, I prefer the angled to the curved.