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Hi all, I am hoping to get some feedback on the GS in the 18 and 21 inch versions. Ever since t I have seen these I have had a bit of stalker Love thing going on with them. I am considering contacting Auntie as I want the villager finish since I plan on using the GS pretty hard, and am thinking about having it made with the chiruwa handle, mainly out of personal preference.
I currently have the chiruwa ang kola, and while it is impressive as I thought it would be, I am looking for something a bit longer as my chopping style seemed to dictate that a longer blade would be more comfortable for me. Anyone with experience in the two, with pro/cons, your input would be very valuable in my decision making process.
I have also considered one of the super Caks, but keep coming back to the Gelbu Special. Something special about that Khukri keeps calling to me.
As for the question that always seems to be asked first, the size of the user when looking at the larger Khukri, I am not a big guy, six foot and a solid 185 pounds, having spent ten years of my life in special warfare, i have continued to exercize, mainly now out of mid life crisis, and not out of self preservation..lol While i have many more miles on me and Have been rode hard, put up wet, i still get around pretty dern good for a guy getting on in years, mid four ties.
Something that always makes me laugh is when someone puts down that they are six foot, and 225 pounds, so their sheer bulk qualifies them to wield a bigger, heavier knife. This is one misconception I see so often on here when people go recommending Khukri to people. An over weight, out of shape person has no more ability to use a larger Khukri than a smaller out of shape person, maybe even less with the added strain on the cardiovascular system compensating for all that bulk.
It seems I have deviated from my original track. It happens, possibly the old brain is giving out at a faster pace. So to get back on track, the GS, in 18 or 21 for those with personal experience in the two, and maye a recommendation of a larger chiruwa type Khukri, such as the super CAK or something else I may have overlooked.
Keep in mind, that even if a better chopper I may have over looked will do the job better, I will still be getting a GS, so that information will still be valued.
Thanks in advance everyone,
Carl
The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday
I currently have the chiruwa ang kola, and while it is impressive as I thought it would be, I am looking for something a bit longer as my chopping style seemed to dictate that a longer blade would be more comfortable for me. Anyone with experience in the two, with pro/cons, your input would be very valuable in my decision making process.
I have also considered one of the super Caks, but keep coming back to the Gelbu Special. Something special about that Khukri keeps calling to me.
As for the question that always seems to be asked first, the size of the user when looking at the larger Khukri, I am not a big guy, six foot and a solid 185 pounds, having spent ten years of my life in special warfare, i have continued to exercize, mainly now out of mid life crisis, and not out of self preservation..lol While i have many more miles on me and Have been rode hard, put up wet, i still get around pretty dern good for a guy getting on in years, mid four ties.
Something that always makes me laugh is when someone puts down that they are six foot, and 225 pounds, so their sheer bulk qualifies them to wield a bigger, heavier knife. This is one misconception I see so often on here when people go recommending Khukri to people. An over weight, out of shape person has no more ability to use a larger Khukri than a smaller out of shape person, maybe even less with the added strain on the cardiovascular system compensating for all that bulk.
It seems I have deviated from my original track. It happens, possibly the old brain is giving out at a faster pace. So to get back on track, the GS, in 18 or 21 for those with personal experience in the two, and maye a recommendation of a larger chiruwa type Khukri, such as the super CAK or something else I may have overlooked.
Keep in mind, that even if a better chopper I may have over looked will do the job better, I will still be getting a GS, so that information will still be valued.
Thanks in advance everyone,
Carl
The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday