Yes, standard grips. Yes, the Ang Khola weighs 27 oz, the CS 22 oz, I think. The CS has a 12" blade vs 10.75" for this khuk. I don't think the quality of the steel has that all that much to do with a short chopping contest. The INFI would definitely hold its edge longer than the HI. The CS Carbon V is better than the spring steel HI uses, too. I like the full flat grind on the CS better, too. A heavier Khuk, one as heavy as the FFBM would have an advantage, IMO. You know that my FFBM has a super sharp convex edge. That INFI can take a little sharper edge than I could get with the HI, but they both will shave. I think the San Mai Kukri is probably very nice, but I already have a Carbon V one and it cuts just fine.

As for an INFI Kukri, Sign me up! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> A SY Kukri with SR77 steel and Res C handle (especially in the kukri shape) would be awesome. It would be expensive. Think of how wide the stock would have to be to make it.