What is the current lightest model?

[snow and steel]

If all things were equal [say all models with the same blade length] what is the current lightest model from HI?

 

[fishface5]

Since they are individually made the weights (and length) seem to vary. The narrower martial designs (ex sirupate) will be lighter than chopper-oriented designs (ex ang khola). What style/length/weight are you interested in?

 

[davidf99]

What fishface said. Also, in the last few years HI kamis have been turning out quite a few non-standard blades that combine features of the regular models, and some that are unique.

I have a number of HI swords, most of which are fairly heavy. My favorite, lately, is a strong but very light sword, pictured below. It was posted as a Tarwar, but is much slimmer and lighter weight than the standard HI Tarwar. It's 29.5" long and 19 oz, with a nice long handle. Feels more like a katana than a tarwar. The blade is light but strong due to deep, wide fullers.

I suggest that you send Yangdu an email detailing what you're interested in, and how you expect to use the blade. She can advise you about what is available.

 

[Aardvark]

Just FYI, the "14 inch 13 ounce Limbuwan by Anil" that Yangdu just posted is pretty darn light and fast.

 

[snow and steel]

I have a sirupati, I was curious if any of these newer models coming out are consistently lighter

 

[Yangdu]

Limbuwan Knife

 

[XelaXela]

Besides the sirupates, as mentioned, seems to be that also Kobras are generally the lightest. But we are all different. What's light for one, maybe too heavy for another. I have come to learn what's the lightest for me. In a full size kukri it's gotta be less than 27 ounces. Anything heavier than that is a wee much. Also, my preferences are also towards full tang (M43s, Chiruwa AKs).

 

[ndoghouse]

Id say the Reti but it dont come very long like the Kobra.