Kukri owners club

[Sparky415]

I will have a play and see what the steel is like,
probably mess around with the handle cos its tiny

[shark_za]

Pleaceholder/reminder to post a picture of mine.

[enki_ck]

I picked up another little tourist one a couple of days ago for a few quid 

I'll give you a tenner for it.



Actually I am after a mid sized Kukri so if you happen to stumble upon another one at a decent price and condition, let me know.

[Lichtbote]

This thread reminds me of the 2 i had as a child/teen. A small one and a standard sized.

Havn´t seen them for decades, i wonder if they are still at my parents house somewhere.

[shark_za]

Can't seem to edit so here is mine. Got it in 2000 dated 99.

[Sparky415]

 

That is very nice

[Sparky415]

I picked up another little tourist one a couple of days ago for a few quid 

I'll give you a tenner for it.



Actually I am after a mid sized Kukri so if you happen to stumble upon another one at a decent price and condition, let me know.

This one you are welcome to Enki but I think its only any good as 'mod fodder'

[Zed]

Yeah wouldnt do any chopping with these wallhangers as there not made of leaf springs like user kukris,nice for display 

[Grathr]

This one made short work of the christmas tree.

[Sparky415]

Great picture!

Looks like a nice comfortable handle on that one 

[Grathr]

Great picture!

Looks like a nice comfortable handle on that one 

Thanks!
The handle is very comfy.

[Zed]

Great picture!

Looks like a nice comfortable handle on that one 

Thanks!
The handle is very comfy.

Very cool pic 

[magentus]

+1 - that looks like a great user!

[Grathr]

Thanks!
It aint pretty, but it works.
It just needs a sheath .

[magentus]

Thanks!
It aint pretty, but it works.
It just needs a sheath .

I disagree - it has it's own beauty in that it's simple and works really well. What's its history?

[Grathr]

Thanks!
It aint pretty, but it works.
It just needs a sheath .

I disagree - it has it's own beauty in that it's simple and works really well. What's its history?

I wanted a camp kukri, but wanted a user and not tactical looking, and not too expensive.
I found this one on ebay from a seller in Thailand. It looked like it had been made by a bladesmith that made proper tools and not souvenirs, so I went for it.

I did actually have some trouble importing it, as the customs classified it as an illegal dagger. Luckily I managed to convince them that they where wrong, and that it is a camping tool.

[magentus]

Thanks!
It aint pretty, but it works.
It just needs a sheath .

I disagree - it has it's own beauty in that it's simple and works really well. What's its history?

I wanted a camp kukri, but wanted a user and not tactical looking, and not too expensive.
I found this one on ebay from a seller in Thailand. It looked like it had been made by a bladesmith that made proper tools and not souvenirs, so I went for it.

I did actually have some trouble importing it, as the customs classified it as an illegal dagger. Luckily I managed to convince them that they where wrong, and that it is a camping tool.

You'd think that with the powers they have, customs officials would know a bit more about what it is they are trying to confiscate. Maybe they wanted it for themselves?
Thanks for the info. Lovely looking Kukri.

[Grathr]

Thanks!
It aint pretty, but it works.
It just needs a sheath .

I disagree - it has it's own beauty in that it's simple and works really well. What's its history?

I wanted a camp kukri, but wanted a user and not tactical looking, and not too expensive.
I found this one on ebay from a seller in Thailand. It looked like it had been made by a bladesmith that made proper tools and not souvenirs, so I went for it.

I did actually have some trouble importing it, as the customs classified it as an illegal dagger. Luckily I managed to convince them that they where wrong, and that it is a camping tool.

You'd think that with the powers they have, customs officials would know a bit more about what it is they are trying to confiscate. Maybe they wanted it for themselves?
Thanks for the info. Lovely looking Kukri.

I sort og understand it. They probably get everything between heaven and earth though every day.  You cant expect everyone to be able to classify everything, but youd think they would have a second opinion from someone who know knives and tools, before sending out a notice of confiscation.

[Zed]

Well ive got my little pocket kukri biltong coming from nepal,and our taxidad (Michael) is kindly sending me another kukri 

[Grathr]

Well ive got my little pocket kukri biltong coming from nepal,and our taxidad (Michael) is kindly sending me another kukri 

[Zed]

Well ive got my little pocket kukri biltong coming from nepal,and our taxidad (Michael) is kindly sending me another kukri 

 

[Zed]

Got my package from taxidad today,chhers mate,another kukri to my little collection  its like the lions head tourist kuk but seems much better quality  plus a cool sheffield folder 

[Sparky415]

That looks very nice Paul! 

[Corwyn]

Uh... oh...

Why am I not in this club yet? 

Here's my wedding present:

[Zed]

Uh... oh...

Why am I not in this club yet? 

Here's my wedding present:

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thanks tony 

thats very nice mate,and yes why wasnt you in this club 

a comparison with my mk2 kukri 

[Zed]

Restoration update 

[Zed]

Few more pics 

[toolguy]

I could never understand the fascination with these knives but I'm glad you're here Zed.It would be a mighty dull world if everyone like the same type of knives.

Perhaps if I hang around this thread long enough,I may learn why people like these funny looking knives.LOL.

[Zed]

I could never understand the fascination with these knives but I'm glad you're here Zed.It would be a mighty dull world if everyone like the same type of knives.

Perhaps if I hang around this thread long enough,I may learn why people like these funny looking knives.LOL.

  for me its as much about the gurkhas and there history,the kukri has also a interesting evolution, ive never had 2 the same as all handmade,i hope you grow to like them in time 

[Gerhard Gerber]

Few more pics 

Thanks for that last pic, I was a bit worried I'm making mine too small, which is mostly determined by what size blade I can heat treat......that looks perfect!