First Kukri

[Outback in Idaho]

    Don't know much about Kukri other than what I read on the Kukri Owners Club and Khukuri House. Figured I'd get one for a Survival, Outdoor, Shelter Building, Beast Battler, Wood Axe, All Purpose Kukri. Does that make any sense? 
 
    So, should one wish to enter this field of Edged Tools, what version(s) come to mind as being durable and trusty for a woodsman/urban trekker type of person?

[Outback in Idaho]

    This one looks good, 12" Survival Kukri (Alive). Just throwing it out there. 

[Outback in Idaho]

    Hmm... so the better Kukri are under 18 ounces?

[Gareth]

Just wait until Zed gets here, he's the kukri guy.

[Outback in Idaho]

    Another interesting video of the BSI version.

[derekmac]

Just wait until Zed gets here, he's the kukri guy.

+1

He's the man when it comes to these sweet knives!!!

[Outback in Idaho]

    Unsure if this is an accurate depiction on how all Nepalanese Kukri are made, but wow, they really work hard in making them!

    15 minutes long


Published on Jan 14, 2013

This video will demonstrate how Nepalese craftsmen make Khukuri (or Kukri) knives. These beautiful and functional knives are made using the most primitive of tools and techniques, yet have proved to be of greatest value to military as well as civilian population, worldwide.

[Outback in Idaho]

    Knives By Hand claims to have KHHI Kukri for sale at his private business at a lesser cost as he purchases in bulk. His prices are for USA and show the delivered price. They don't have a big selection though do have a few kukri to choose from - one even has a Christian cross instead of the OM symbol.

[Zed]

First off buy from khukuri blades  I've 4 and there awesome, as for a solid model there all well made but my mini jungle pana is a true workhorse 

[Outback in Idaho]

    Now this one looks interesting... not a traditional Kukri but non-the-less is interesting... 

    Ordered! Checked out a few reviews and videos. Decided this would be my first, along with the knife.
    Chase surprised me as I use the CC for most online orders. It blocked the initial transaction and asked me to see if it was me or an attempt to steal from my account. Wow, impressed! Said it was me so had to try the transaction all over again, and it went through, with yet another conformation. Guess $147.33 to Nepal was serious business, not that I mind the added protection.

    13” Scourge (Apocalypse)
   
    Liking the finish on this one found over here as opposed to the one at KHHI.


   

[Gerhard Gerber]

    Now this one looks interesting... not a traditional Kukri but non-the-less is interesting... 

    Liking the finish on this one found over here as opposed to the one at KHHI.

Okay.......if you're not exclusively looking at traditionals, check out Condor https://www.google.com.na/search?q=condor+kukri&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjbx8nY8PnMAhXrAsAKHbswBMsQsAQIGQ

[Etherealicer]

First off buy from khukuri blades  I've 4 and there awesome, as for a solid model there all well made but my mini jungle pana is a true workhorse 

Nice... Can you tell us (me) which one is which?

[Zed]

First off buy from khukuri blades  I've 4 and there awesome, as for a solid model there all well made but my mini jungle pana is a true workhorse 

Nice... Can you tell us (me) which one is which?

The biggest is a tribute to Gurkha Tuljung Gurung;it's a 15inch blade chainpure style khukuri, next is a 10inch blade chainpure; then the 8inch mini jungle pana,and another special order 5inch blade bushcraft pocket biltong 

[Etherealicer]

First off buy from khukuri blades  I've 4 and there awesome, as for a solid model there all well made but my mini jungle pana is a true workhorse 

Nice... Can you tell us (me) which one is which?

The biggest is a tribute to Gurkha Tuljung Gurung;it's a 15inch blade chainpure style khukuri, next is a 10inch blade chainpure; then the 8inch mini jungle pana,and another special order 5inch blade bushcraft pocket biltong 

Thanks

[Zed]

First off buy from khukuri blades  I've 4 and there awesome, as for a solid model there all well made but my mini jungle pana is a true workhorse 

Nice... Can you tell us (me) which one is which?

The biggest is a tribute to Gurkha Tuljung Gurung;it's a 15inch blade chainpure style khukuri, next is a 10inch blade chainpure; then the 8inch mini jungle pana,and another special order 5inch blade bushcraft pocket biltong 

Thanks

no problem,

[WoodsDuck]

The only advice I can offer that's on par with Zed's is don't buy Windlass Steelcrafts. The one thing every kukri guy agreed on last time I researched these knives is that WS kukris are godawful unless you just want a wall hanger.

[Zed]

The only advice I can offer that's on par with Zed's is don't buy Windlass Steelcrafts. The one thing every kukri guy agreed on last time I researched these knives is that WS kukris are godawful unless you just want a wall hanger.

Yep total crap,the 4 I've got from khukuri blades are awesome,plus sanjay will make one to order with any special extras,plus the turn around is pretty quick, iv heard major issues people are having with tora blades,very long wait and poorly made .

[Zed]

http://www.khukuriblades.com/kukri_history/

The only place I'll order khukuri from 

[Outback in Idaho]

    Had ordered a McKnife (McCurdy Special) & Nepalese Coin on the 24th, for $110.51 US. Think a good $27 was in shipping alone. Then got a letter saying one could save 60% on shipping if they added another kukri to the order.

    Was looking at all the selections over a couple of days, but didn't know one kukri from the next so started the post here and even opened conversations with them. Somewhere along the line I found a link to something about KHHI's Zombie Apocalypse line-up (could not find the link) but now see it in the Xclusives (Ultra Modern) page.

    On the 27th I amended the order with the 13” Scourge in which the shipping was only another $14 + online ordering fee & taxes added another $9, so the addition was $147ish. No where near as bad on shipping as I first thought.

    So I've got $258 in on two blades. If wasn't for having two jobs there's no way I could afford it. Come back after a break and look what happens.

[Zed]

That isn't sanjay dumzon khukuri house,I did a link too sanjays khukuri blades site,if you guys join us on khukuri's gurkhas and nepal Facebook page and friend sanjay you can deal with him first hand,tell sanjay that I sent you (Paul dengel) he is a lovely guy and will hook you up hassle free 

[Outback in Idaho]

    How long does it usually take to get a kukri crafted, before it's sent out?

[Zed]

From that khukuri house i dont know as never had khukuri from them ? From sanjays khukuri blades it takes usually a week to craft and 4-5 days to deliver 

[Kampfer]

The best Kukri is the one you have when you need one; I been keeping one in my pocket and it has been pretty useful.

[Outback in Idaho]

The best Kukri is the one you have when you need one; I been keeping one in my pocket and it has been pretty useful.

    You sir must have a really small kukri, or really long pockets. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

I have had two of the Cold Steel kukris- first the LTC kukri that I traded away, then I got this bad boy:



Cold Steel Magnum Gurkha Kukri. 

Def

[Kampfer]

The best Kukri is the one you have when you need one; I been keeping one in my pocket and it has been pretty useful.

    You sir must have a really small kukri, or really long pockets. 

Yea 6" blade. Small for Kukri but outrageous for a folder.

[Outback in Idaho]

The best Kukri is the one you have when you need one; I been keeping one in my pocket and it has been pretty useful.

    You sir must have a really small kukri, or really long pockets. 

Yea 6" blade. Small for Kukri but outrageous for a folder.

    Ahh, the one in your avatar photo. Where did you get one? Never seen a Kukri folder before!   

[Gareth]

Not the same as Kampher's (which I think is a Cold Steel) but Boker Magnum do a folding kukri as well. 

[Kampfer]

The best Kukri is the one you have when you need one; I been keeping one in my pocket and it has been pretty useful.

    You sir must have a really small kukri, or really long pockets. 

Yea 6" blade. Small for Kukri but outrageous for a folder.

    Ahh, the one in your avatar photo. Where did you get one? Never seen a Kukri folder before!   

Rajah, I wasn't interested in Kukri until I have this folder.
If one can deal with its mass size and weight, he shall be rewarded with unmatched cutting and chopping power from a folder.
http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/62KGC/Rajah_II.aspx

[Kampfer]

Not the same as Kampher's (which I think is a Cold Steel) but Boker Magnum do a folding kukri as well.

I inspected a Boker Kukri in store today. 
No OHO, no pocket clip no shealth.
Weak liner lock with bad lock up even for a $20 folder.


Also there is a Cold Steel knockoff.


Citadel pocket Kukri


Quartermaster folding Kukri


I am thinking out loud here, to have any chopping power, the folder must have at least 5" of blade and a very strong lock. I know what my Rajah can do (chopped down a small tree with a couple swings), not sure about others.