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Best Giant Backyard Hacker

Why not a Chitlanga Bowie then. Its as big as a house and you could always ask the Kamis to make a specially long one with a longer handle too.
Will be pricy, but cheaper than a gym subscription. If excercise is what you are aiming to do.
 
If you looking for a traditional sword I personally would go with the Tibetan (Ok it's the only HI sword I own other than a 25" kobra) 3/8in spine, good cutting edge, full tang. No sword will have the chopping strength of a heavy weight kurkri but it's going to hold up better that almost any other sword on the market.
I would go with the short version it's not a light sword and if you're going to be swinging it around a lot you'll feel it.
 
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Are there really any forumites that have only one giant hacker? I predict you will get both the Tarwar and the Giant Chitlangi!
 
So...you want to chop things, but don't want a chopper. Hm...the HI Crow is also a good choice.
 
Between a 30-inch Sirupati, a Tarwar and a Tibetan Longsword, my recommendation would be the Tarwar. The Tibetan Longsword is a nice enough sword, but it's not heavy or thick enough for chopping wood -- I don't think it could stand up to the abuse and the khukri warranty doesn't apply to HI swords. If you want to go with a Sirupati, I own a 25-inch Sirupati that is as long as I'd be comfortable with.

Better chopper choices would be a 20-inch range Bonecutter, M43, or Chiruwa AK (standard size is 16.5-inch, but I've seen bigger). Also the Panuti Farmer knife, an HI bolo, or a giant chit bowie would all work. For most people, going much above 20-inch in a khuk will wear you out a lot faster than you'd think -- at some point, you also lose blade speed faster then increased weight can offset and your blade becomes dangerously hard to control (particularly as you tire). That being said, if you still want something larger and can drop nearly $400, you might ask if any falcatas are available.
 
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I want a massive tool for backyard playtime destruction, and I've decided on HI for my weapon of choice. I want to swing with reckless abandon at logs, old sheds, picnic tables, etc, without worrying about my blade bending or breaking during my fun and exercise. I've narrowed it down to the 30 inch Sirupati, the Talwar and the Tibetan Longsword.

What do you think would be the best for living out all my irresponsible, sword-wielding childhood fantasies?
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That all sounds pretty chopper-like to me -- still, I own a 25-inch Suri, two Tarwars, and a Tibetan sword (mine is between a long and short in length), and of those I feel the Tarwars are the toughest.
 
The function of swords is different than that of heavy chopping blades. The swords are meant for fighting, when speed is sometimes as important as strength. That's what jnphares is saying.

The best compromise you'll find will be beefier but longer blades. About the most bulletproof will be a 19" AK. I'm pretty sure that would be a good compromise of size, weight, and strength for you.

Some of the HI swords are twice as strong as swords of similar shape. The katana is one. But it's still a sword, and so limited for hard use when compared to something like a sturdy kukuri or Bullet Bowie.

John
 
OK... here's the ultimate backyard hacker... the GIANT BOLO by Sher the Tiger!

Over 6 lbs of solid steel & almost an inch thick, over 3 ft long - the CHAMPION!

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jnphares said:
That all sounds pretty chopper-like to me -- still, I own a 25-inch Suri, two Tarwars, and a Tibetan sword (mine is between a long and short in length), and of those I feel the Tarwars are the toughest.
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...I don't intent to do any extended chopping with this blade...forget it.

Anyway, that giant bolo is pretty much perfect. Big, thick, tough and awesome looking. Too bad it isn't a standard offering.

I just want a big, sword sized weapon that I know is tough enough to swing at stationary targets without worry of it bending or breaking. I never said I was going to use this to get my chopping chores done. I won't be severing any thick logs or anything like that. I just want a tough sword to play with. I may just have to save up a grand and buy a Busse AK from the sound of it.
 
The Busse AK-47 is an OK blade; I own one of them too. It's lighter than I thought it would be, and is not a full-sized sword. I wouldn't consider it a workout sword, although of course it does have the Busse no-questions warranty. Most practice sword targets are softer than the kinds of things you listed (like rolled up reed mats or milk jugs full of water), and it sounded like you want to swing at full-force, which is why I leaned toward heavy-duty "working blades" in my recommendations.

I'm not saying that an HI Tibetan would break, but it does narrow down quite a bit near the tip, and striking a hard target can put enormous stress on a long blade. I feel that the Tarwar is still a good choice, or you might consider an HI katana if you want a longer sword, but I'd recommend something that still has good spine thickness near the end of the blade. If you want something with a more traditional feel, you might consider a through-hardened Cheness 9260 silicon alloy spring steel katana -- I hear they're very tough.
 
Someone brought one of the Busse swords to some training I attended years ago. It's a tough sword.

It's still a sword, and it actually has less cutting potential than many other swords because of its shorter length.

I thought you were wanting something you could use on a picnic table without concern. If you want something you can use on regular sword-type targets- at least half of the swords HI offers will work great.

J, not trying to frustrate, just wanting you to get something that will do what you want. :)
 
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just wanting you to get something that will do what you want
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I believe he is looking for a sword-like object that won't hold the bend created when hacked into or smacked against a 10 year old, weather damaged 2x4. I don't think he wants an indestructible object to tear down barns and build houses with.
 
Well, the thread title is a bit misleading, then.

No problem, I'd recommend a Tarwar. They are tough as hell, and mine HAS taken down a tree. . .

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And I will still stick by the tibetan if you're looking for a more traditional looking sword...maybe its just mine but this thing is over engineered to the max..I have hand &1/2 swords that are lighter..the thickness of the spine does not taper until a couple of inches from the point. While I wouldn't chop down a tree with it it will hold up to anything else. If you're looking for lightening fast recoveries you aren't going to get them (this thing is heavy for it's size) but if you're planning on chopping through water bottles, mats etc. with out having to worry about perfect form I don't think you could go wrong....
 
I looked at my Tibetan sword again (it's been in the sheath for at least a year) and it's much sturdier than I remembered. It does narrow down sooner than just a couple inches from the tip, but it still has very good thickness along most of the blade. I still wouldn't judge it as being tougher than either of my Tarwars, but it should hold up to a good bit of banging.
 
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