Well that solves that. I was about to ask just how big an ole boy are you, now I know.
Not even with my lunch and a nap do I want to tangle with yall. When I applied for the State Patrol after they lowered the standards (a bunch) the height requirement was 5' 6". Guy asked me if I was standing up straight. I stretched my neck a bit and he said just a little more? Stretched a bit more and he said I was there!!!!!
Told me still not to expect a call, the short people rule was only being used for woman and minorities.
Oh well, I never looked good in them Smokey Bear flat brim hats no how.
I hope you all do not mind that I bump this thread. Please forgive my ignorance.
I am new and have been reading the threads for a few days. I read how HI made the handle larger. I have never held, nor seen in person, a Khukuri. I am interested in owning one day, but my hands are more stumbs really
My hand only measures 6 3/4 from the back of the palm to the top of the middle finger. They are also thick making the circumference even smaller it seems when gripping. I think a range under four would be ok, but wanted to see if there was any input for someone who has never held a khukuri before buying one.
Thank you for you patience as I learn.
I hope you all do not mind that I bump this thread. Please forgive my ignorance.
I am new and have been reading the threads for a few days. I read how HI made the handle larger. I have never held, nor seen in person, a Khukuri. I am interested in owning one day, but my hands are more stumbs really
My hand only measures 6 3/4 from the back of the palm to the top of the middle finger. They are also thick making the circumference even smaller it seems when gripping. I think a range under four would be ok, but wanted to see if there was any input for someone who has never held a khukuri before buying one.
Thank you for you patience as I learn.
Thank you Scara. The WWII is one I was thinking of, but Im not certain on a model just yet. Hearing that it fills you large hands makes me wonder if I could grip it properly. have not heard of the Reti. I still have quite a bit to learn and process.
Is there a model or two I should reasearch more on that are around 15-17 oal that would mostly be used for hiking?
KBA, simply tell auntie when you decide to buy that you have small hands. You'd like a traditional size handle. I have small hands too, everything else is large to make up for it. Wear a 7 3/4 hat. Curved spines and some of the DUI and Yek chirras have small handles. Thamar leans towards small handles. Most folks, Gurka Bazerka being a possible exception would be better off with smaller grips.
Hope this sends, I'm in the woods with poor internet on a piece of junk IPad imitation thingy.