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This is my first post here on the HI forum. I have forever been a believer in the Khuk. I believe it to be the ultimate utilitarian design.

My son is going into Third Phase BUDs soon and I would be intrested in your opinions on the best multi purpose (including self defense qualities) Khuk that I could present to him at BUDs graduation, before he begins SQT.

Thanks
 
I'd go with a BAS. Great design, and maybe the most carryable too.

Edited to add.... Welcome!!!. I forgot to say that. I'm a knucklehead. LOL
 
HI's founder used to recommend an 18" WWII model as the best all-round. If you go that route, some individual knives have a tip with more of a point, others with a blunter end. For maximum self-defence use, I'd ask for a pointier one ...
 
Actually, I'm not sure Bill picked the 18 over shorter 16.5". I once looked for such a statement from him but never found it. Remember, Rusty and many other forumites prefer the shorter WWll. Certainly, it would make more sense for a soldier who has to carry everything else on his back as well.

I prefer the 18" for power and balance.

Anyway, welcome lizzardbone.


munk
 
Welcome! I have a BAS (15", 18 oz) and a WWII (16.5", 23 oz). The 5 extra oz adds a nice bit of heft for choppihng; the handle on the WWII is more generous as well. They're both great knives, but I don't have enough field / trail experience to say with any great certainty what my overall preferance would be. If every ounce counts, go with the BAS. It chops well enough for its weight and I certainly wouldn't want to find myself on the business end of it in a fight. If the extra weight isn't an issue; I'd pick the WWII. I think the handle would be more comfortable for longer-term chopping. Well, that's a relative newb's opinion.
 
and i'd get a custom sheath, and a sharpening system for it if this is for actual use later too...

why the sheath? something slimmer/tactical might pack better, be more discrete, and be more rugged/etc/bleah/bleah/bleah maybe....

bladite
 
Our friend Sylvrfalcn used a BAS in Afghanistan. You can do a search to read some really great posts.
 
lizzardbone said:
This is my first post here on the HI forum. I have forever been a believer in the Khuk. I believe it to be the ultimate utilitarian design.

My son is going into Third Phase BUDs soon and I would be intrested in your opinions on the best multi purpose (including self defense qualities) Khuk that I could present to him at BUDs graduation, before he begins SQT.

Thanks
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I suggest showing your son the range of models, and asking him to think it over for himself, and consult his buddies and instructors, during BUD. Then let him choose the one he wants just prior to graduation.
 
Howard Wallace said:
I suggest showing your son the range of models, and asking him to think it over for himself, and consult his buddies and instructors, during BUD. Then let him choose the one he wants just prior to graduation.
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I think Howard has the best idea. However if you want the opinion of an old Ghorka Yangdu's father Pala was one when he was much younger. Pala says that today he would equip all the Ghorkas with an 18" Gelbu Special if he were the one supplying the khukuris to them.
I doubt his opinion has changed any.
 
I agree that letting him look over the available line would be a good idea. I've read alot about military folks leaving the big knives (including the khuk-relatively small Ka-Bar) behind. Too heavy, in the way, blah blah. I guess it depends on the mission, but most savvy soldiers keep something sharp around at all times.

I think Bladite has a good idea. Something in kydex with eyelets along the sheath's perimeter for paracord lashing to belt, vest, pack, or wherever. I always liked the kydex sheaths Dan Koster has on his website. Also, your son being a SEAL in training, a SentrySolutions cloth might be a good idea. They have one designed for marine environments.

And my best idea would be to get him a khuk set of a 12" Sirupate and 16.5" WWII. Siru for quick-draw in-fighting, and general utility; WWII for its liveliness in the hand, and strength for chopping chores, not too big, not too small.

Just my $0.02

Goodluck to you and your son. Getting so far into BUDs already sets him apart as one hell of a soldier.

Take care.
 
Thank you for honoring my son by offering your honest thoughts. And thank you all for your hospitality. I am sure to be back with more questions in the future.




The only easy day was yesterday
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Congratulations.

Justathought: If it is a gift for his personal use, khukuris are fine. If your thought is to give him something he can use in service, you might have him check with his unit command on restrictions on edged weapons regarding size, weight, etc.

Welcome.

My best wishes to you, and to him.
 
Kismet said:
Congratulations.

Justathought: If it is a gift for his personal use, khukuris are fine. If your thought is to give him something he can use in service, you might have him check with his unit command on restrictions on edged weapons regarding size, weight, etc.

Welcome.

My best wishes to you, and to him.
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Good idea. And if you end up getting a couple to try them out and give him his pick you can always keep one for yourself. :D

Welcome, and your son is fortunate. This would make a great gift to commemorate his significant achievement.

Norm
 
I don't have any official qualifications to make this statement, but the 12" sirupati (or a 12" Ang Khola) is mighty handy...and not a "little" knife by most people's standards. Except some of the jaded cantinistas, who call a sword a "big knife." :D Keep in mind, the measurement is overall length, not blade length.
 
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