WWII vs. BAS for camping duties.

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Eich1911

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Well you guys have done it, I have been browsing the forums for about a week now. I now know I need one.

The primary duty of the khukuri will be riding in the jeep's survival bag, but will be expected to replace a hatchet and a machete. So it should be able to split precut firewood down to size and be use to create hunting blinds by cutting down saplings, and other brush.

I am thinking smaller size, 15 - 16 inches area.
What one would you take?
Also anyone sent theirs off to a company to get a kydex sheath made? If so who and how much $?

I am not commited to the WWII or BAS, but they are the first ones that jumped out at me.
 
I have an 18" WWII and it is my choice for camping and hard use duties. It is a powerful chopper, but quite heavy.. it could do the job of an ax but for it to do the job of a machete you'd need to be quite strong. the 16" is probably more managaeable. I'd weigh this into consideration when you buy.. perhaps an AK is what you are looking for?
 
Hi and welcome to the cantina

I have a BAS by Bura and what a knife. I was in your boat about 3 weeks ago and was also stuck between the WWII and BAS. I chose the BAS on the basis that if it is still issued today to ghorkas it must be very effective. I haved tested it quite a bit and it really impressed me. Chops firewood really easily unless the wood is rock hard. I recommend the BAS but search the forums and check the testing posts.

Regards
Brendan
 
I have taken my BAS on packpacking trips and it performed all duties admirably. I just got a 18" WWII and I like it a lot, but I think the BAS may still be my pack knife. They are fairly close in weight but the BAS is special somehow.
 
If you are going to pack I'd take the BAS. If it rides in a truck I'd go for something 18". The 18" WWll cuts better than the smaller BAS in my opinion. If you had a 18" AK it should do better yet. My opinion is not worth much as i've been here a month and own a BAS, A Chitlangi, and a 18" WWll. I've cut with all of them.


munk
 
An important consideration is how much the particular khukuri of any one style weighs, and what are its dimensions. Being hand made they can vary alot in stats from khuk to khuk even within the same model. A 15" Ak could have a spine thickness of 3/8 or up to 11/16 or more! and weight varies accordingly. This might make things even more confusing I realize. Uncle and others will be able to advise you in this better than I can I'm sure.

Welcome to the Cantina, and sorry to hear about your bank account;):D Sorry just looking into your future once HIKV sets in!!:D
 
Welcome to the Cantina. It is hard most times to tell a guy what he needs, but in the case of a blade riding in a jeep. You don't have to worry about weight verey much. In that case I would go for the 15" AK. For it's size it is heavy enough to split your fire wood with no problem. I have no problem with mine cutting small trees up to about 4 -5 inches and bigger if I am in no hurry. If you need a chopper better than that, you must build big blinds.

Whatever you decide on you won't be disappointed in the HI Khuks. :) :) :D
 
Welcome EICH1911, if you havn't been to the shopping site for Himilayan Imports, go there for ideas.

If you have, look at the ANG KHOLA's, you can't loose with what you described in your requirements.

Good luck,
SAM
 
Get a 25 inch AK. It'll help build up your endurance.
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LOL. A bit too big for this humble man.

Ok after reading all of your helpfull responces, I think its narrowed down to the BAS or AK. Weight is not that big of an issue, but once in a while it might see belt duty while hunting rabbits or other critters.

Think I am leaning towards the AK 15" with horn. Not having held one of the sheats, they seem lacking to me. I guess it comes from only holding crap in my hands when looking at khukuri's.
So my question would be, how do you like the sheaths that come with the knives?

Hmmm now just got to wait for Mr Martino to put up a smoking deal on one. hint hint :)
 
I just got a smoking deal on a 15" AK. Its a stout little knife (little, next to my WWII) It won't do you wrong, being packed in your jeep, as long as you take it out to "feed" it now and again.
 
The sheaths are pretty robust - moreso than many leather or nylon sheaths - because they are wood covered with leather. Mine fit very well, and the knives stay secured. The most common complaint seems to be the brass tip. It's also worthwhile to exercise some care on the draw.

Then again, if you live in a humid environment, or plan on venturing near a swamp or the ocean, kydex might be a good investment.
 
As with the knife, so with the sheath; it didn't get to be that shape by accident. Rather, it's a highly efficient design, fine-tuned by centuries of evolution. It protects the knife, and (rather more important) the knife-user...

But that little pointy brass chape's gotta go.
 
I'm not sure if it is just decoration. If you only have one khukuri with you and think you're out numbered, slide it off your belt. I tried it. Spin around, dip low, jump high. That little pointy thing can impress the most aggressive.;)
 
I recently recieved a 15in AK & a 16.5 Chiruwa AK and either of these would be excellent for your purposes. They can act as machetes, but only for small periods of time- if you need to hack through soft vegetation all day a machete would also be necessary. If you just want to open up a shooting lane or clear a few tight places in a trail they will work just fine. They are amazingly effective for felling saplings (even of good size) and splitting firewood. Whatever you choose you are certain to be pleased. I know I am.:D

Pat Mc
 
Thanks guy's. I have learned more in 2 days browsing this forum then I could have ever possiably imagine. Thanks for your insites and helpfullness.

We shall see what Mr. Martino puts up for sale in the next few days. Hope we will see a GTN and keep it in state :)
 
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