Wrist lanyard for CAK

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R. Mark Stevens

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Newbie here. I just received my first CAK from Himalayan Imports and couldn't be happier! I bought the Thanksgiving Special 16" 24 oz. By Anil. Beautiful craftmanship!
Now i am wondering about the possibility of adding a wrist lanyard.
Is there a way of attaching one without drilling or should i go ahead and drill a hole through the handle? This will be my primary chopper instead of a hatchet.
 
Hmm, well the only way I can think of attaching one is to use a good friction slip knot that won't slip over the bell when it tightens.

You might also look at getting an ASTK. Those have a lanyard hole already built in.

Personally, I just rely on the "ring" around the middle. You would be surprised how well that locks it in your hand. In nearly 20 years, I've never had one slip.

Good luck and enjoy:)
 
Steely_Gunz said:
Hmm, well the only way I can think of attaching one is to use a good friction slip knot that won't slip over the bell when it tightens.

You might also look at getting an ASTK. Those have a lanyard hole already built in.

Personally, I just rely on the "ring" around the middle. You would be surprised how well that locks it in your hand. In nearly 20 years, I've never had one slip.

Good luck and enjoy:)
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Well i was looking for an excuse to buy another of these amazing knives.
I will look at the ASTK that you mentioned.
 
Re lanyard on a khukuri: Do you really want that much sharpened steel coming back towards your body if it slips from your grip. Think about it. Unless you're working over water, its a lot safer to just let the khukuri drop.
What Steely said about the ring has worked for me for many years. There is a reason that the handle is shaped the way it is.
 
gyr said:
Re lanyard on a khukuri: Do you really want that much sharpened steel coming back towards your body if it slips from your grip. Think about it. Unless you're working over water, its a lot safer to just let the khukuri drop.
What Steely said about the ring has worked for me for many years. There is a reason that the handle is shaped the way it is.
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I am learning. I have never before had a blade like this. I appreciate your feedback.
 
I agree with gyr. When people chop wood, most of the time the arc of the swing will redirect the blade directly at your body. If you lose control of the handle as the blade passes through the wood, a lanyard cord will direct the edge of the blade into your leg, torso or worse. You don't even have to be chopping. If you trip on a vine or other obstacle while holding an unsheathed blade, you want to be able to toss it away before you fall on it.
 
davidf99 said:
I agree with gyr. When people chop wood, most of the time the arc of the swing will redirect the blade directly at your body. If you lose control of the handle as the blade passes through the wood, a lanyard cord will direct the edge of the blade into your leg, torso or worse. You don't even have to be chopping. If you trip on a vine or other obstacle while holding an unsheathed blade, you want to be able to toss it away before you fall on it.
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Thank you, i am starting to understand. I see many videos of large blades with lanyards, so i was curious.
All of the responses so far make sense when i think about it.
 
All above true, I don't recommend a lanyard, I tried one for awhile, again I wouldn't recommend it. That's not to say you can't look at an ASTK or all the others. No reason not to collect them all. They are all different, all have their own character and man can't have enough sharp pointy things.
 
Bawanna said:
All above true, I don't recommend a lanyard, I tried one for awhile, again I wouldn't recommend it. That's not to say you can't look at an ASTK or all the others. No reason not to collect them all. They are all different, all have their own character and man can't have enough sharp pointy things.
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Agreed. I cant stop admiring this CAK and the Sarge knife i just bought. I think more are in my future soon.
 
gyr said:
Re lanyard on a khukuri: Do you really want that much sharpened steel coming back towards your body if it slips from your grip. Think about it. Unless you're working over water, its a lot safer to just let the khukuri drop.
What Steely said about the ring has worked for me for many years. There is a reason that the handle is shaped the way it is.
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These guys gave you the best advice.

All I can add, is go use it. Dont force it. Just let it do the work. It will teach you more than anyone can teach you.
 
Same Old Shane said:
These guys gave you the best advice.

All I can add, is go use it. Dont force it. Just let it do the work. It will teach you more than anyone can teach you.
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Best piece of advice I ever got was, "let the khukuri tell you when you're tired, and listen". I've had a couple of near shin misses because I haven't heeded this advice.
 
One more bit of advice. HI blades are thicker and heavier than most of their Western counterparts. Especially the AK, CAK and other heavy chopper models I mentioned above.

One often sees videos of people chopping with Western-type blades, holding the handle in a death grip and swinging as hard as they can. That's not the best way to chop with a khukuri. The blade will do most of the work if you swing it properly. Hold the handle with a snug but relaxed grip, swing the knife fast, and just before impact tighten your grip, especially the front two fingers. The blade will cut deeply, depending on the kind of wood. Many small cuts will leave you in better shape than a few hard death blows.
 
davidf99 said:
One more bit of advice. HI blades are thicker and heavier than most of their Western counterparts. Especially the AK, CAK and other heavy chopper models I mentioned above.

One often sees videos of people chopping with Western-type blades, holding the handle in a death grip and swinging as hard as they can. That's not the best way to chop with a khukuri. The blade will do most of the work if you swing it properly. Hold the handle with a snug but relaxed grip, swing the knife fast, and just before impact tighten your grip, especially the front two fingers. The blade will cut deeply, depending on the kind of wood. Many small cuts will leave you in better shape than a few hard death blows.
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Thanks. I am looking forward to acquiring this new skill.
 
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