Hey there Shelley! We made some sheath changes a year and a bit ago so that could explain the difference. We enhanced the focus on making the sheaths less thick and flatter overall, rather than convex and thick. This is more in line with historical examples, cuts weight and rides closer to the body while also requiring a bit more skill and attention on the side of the craftsman. So far we haven't had any durability issues with the daps but will definitely keep an ear out. Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash
I have kailash blade HSI model and I couldn’t be happier they’re excellent bladesmiths over there in Nepal and have excellent communication send pics through the whole process of forging
I have often wondered since recieving my Kailash blades with the leather stack handles if they could delete the metal spacers and add a brown micarta ring like on traditional handles? Not that I have had any issues with slippage or felt unsafe using them, ever! It is probably my favorite handle and I have a few different khukuri!
We can absolutely remove the metal spacers on request. We'll be adding a spacerless option to the website in the next few months. The handle ring is also something that's been on our minds. I think we may be able to use leather (will need to prototype) but micarta is a good idea too.
@@kailashblades not having the spacers removed was my fault, I did see that the option was there after the comment. They look awesome and the only reason I would have them deleted would be the extreme cold that we encounter here in Alberta. I don't think the finger ring is neccessary on these personally, I do have finger ring khukuri that I love though. I have had the thought of a micarta finger ring with a leather stack handle but I don't think leather would hold up well in that way.
Yeah the cold is a big deal though and one of the main draws of rat tail for some people. I think it depends on how high the handle ring is- if it's only 3 or 4 mm then it should be doable. Any more than that though and it could get a bit floppy/delaminate. We'll need to do some long term testing before we can offer anything up.
I'm about to make my first purchase & i gotta ask, what do you feel is the better of the two options? Do you prefer the Pensioner? Or the Mutiny? Which one feels better in hand? I'm sorta leaning towards the Pensioner for my first purchase from Kailash.
Tough choice both are excellent choices, probably my two favourite blades, if you want length for for the mutiny, it is extremely versatile and fast, but if you want a smaller blade, which is in many ways a better option due to ease of carrying and more control then the pensioner, with its slight wider blade, is in my opinion a better option. I would always get the performance grind, and I think it’s worth spending a tad more on handle material, wood, while traditional, is not as good as other options. And unless you have really big hands I would go for a 4.75 inch handle, brings the weight forward for a better chop.
@@stickermigtigger it’s a brilliant blade, perfect combination of power without being too big that you don’t take it with you, just keep it well oiled and it will last forever!
Hey there Shelley! We made some sheath changes a year and a bit ago so that could explain the difference. We enhanced the focus on making the sheaths less thick and flatter overall, rather than convex and thick. This is more in line with historical examples, cuts weight and rides closer to the body while also requiring a bit more skill and attention on the side of the craftsman. So far we haven't had any durability issues with the daps but will definitely keep an ear out.
Take care,
Andrew and the team at Kailash
I have kailash blade HSI model and I couldn’t be happier they’re excellent bladesmiths over there in Nepal and have excellent communication send pics through the whole process of forging
Their work is sublime !
I have often wondered since recieving my Kailash blades with the leather stack handles if they could delete the metal spacers and add a brown micarta ring like on traditional handles? Not that I have had any issues with slippage or felt unsafe using them, ever! It is probably my favorite handle and I have a few different khukuri!
We can absolutely remove the metal spacers on request. We'll be adding a spacerless option to the website in the next few months. The handle ring is also something that's been on our minds. I think we may be able to use leather (will need to prototype) but micarta is a good idea too.
@@kailashblades not having the spacers removed was my fault, I did see that the option was there after the comment. They look awesome and the only reason I would have them deleted would be the extreme cold that we encounter here in Alberta. I don't think the finger ring is neccessary on these personally, I do have finger ring khukuri that I love though.
I have had the thought of a micarta finger ring with a leather stack handle but I don't think leather would hold up well in that way.
Yeah the cold is a big deal though and one of the main draws of rat tail for some people. I think it depends on how high the handle ring is- if it's only 3 or 4 mm then it should be doable. Any more than that though and it could get a bit floppy/delaminate. We'll need to do some long term testing before we can offer anything up.
I'm about to make my first purchase & i gotta ask, what do you feel is the better of the two options? Do you prefer the Pensioner? Or the Mutiny? Which one feels better in hand? I'm sorta leaning towards the Pensioner for my first purchase from Kailash.
Tough choice both are excellent choices, probably my two favourite blades, if you want length for for the mutiny, it is extremely versatile and fast, but if you want a smaller blade, which is in many ways a better option due to ease of carrying and more control then the pensioner, with its slight wider blade, is in my opinion a better option.
I would always get the performance grind, and I think it’s worth spending a tad more on handle material, wood, while traditional, is not as good as other options.
And unless you have really big hands I would go for a 4.75 inch handle, brings the weight forward for a better chop.
My Pensioner is currently in the queue. I'm like a kid before Christmas. 🙂
@@stickermigtigger it’s a brilliant blade, perfect combination of power without being too big that you don’t take it with you, just keep it well oiled and it will last forever!
@@ShelleyRaskin Thank you Mr.Shelley👍 I would like to get one someday.🗡
Top stuff ! Thank you
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