Dec 19, 2024 · I suddenly have the hankering for a kukri, as I've been thinking about big, heavy choppers lately. So here's my question... Which ones are good and which ones should I avoid? I looked on Kult of Athena (reputable site mostly used for swords) and they have this solid looking piece of full-tang...

Mar 22, 2020 · Any kukri seller from Nepal seems to be a crap shoot. I got one with a cracked blade near the tip and one with a lateral twist in the blade which I think was from poor grinding.

Aug 16, 2011 · I got a new toy a couple days ago, kabar's new combat kukri. A little 8 inch blade, 13 ounces ( not including the sheath), made in the USA. I took the blades for a short stroll today and snapped a pic. Shown with a slightly bigger brother, the CS mini ghurka kukri.

Jan 21, 2023 · I have decided that I NEED(?) a traditional style Kukri! Wanting to start out with a small (5"-7" blade) one then probably add a larger one later on. I've saw several offered from Ex-Gurkha.kukri on the evil bay. Any Kukri lovers on here wanna throw me some tips/suggestions or what to look for?

Oct 17, 2018 · I recently recieved a Service No 1 kukri . Early kukri purchases were all heavy thick blades . The new addition while not catorgorized as a wood tool per se is much lighter and faster in hand . Only to Kukri afficianados is a one pound knife considered small lol . …

Jul 13, 2019 · I love my Kukri, Mine is an original, got it off a Gurkha soldier I served with It weighs a tone and is a beast, the sheath is carp period and fairly tricky for a very inexperienced leather worker like myself to make a new one. I binned the two little knives that came with it as I didn't see any use for them at the time. Its been sitting in a box buried under wool blankets and other …

Nov 4, 2017 · The kukri is a very versatile with more blade length than a hatchet and the machete could chop hardwood but a 20ish ounce kukri would chop better. Plus the forward curve of the kuk adds mechanics into your swing adding power and …

Jun 24, 2018 · Thanks to @Seahunter , I feel the need for a kukri. Because it's Sunday morning and I'm lazy, I figured I'd forego the usual intensive web search and just ask The Panel to recommend some decent, user kukris and where to buy them. I'm good with bringing the edge up to snuff myself, and will...

Jul 23, 2020 · I know there are some gentlemen here with kukri experience, and im hoping to get some help! There are so many different kukri houses and places to order that im a little confused. Im looking for a user with a quality grind and heat treat, but it …

Jul 5, 2015 · I am always battling with the question " small axe or Kukri from Nepal? " I live in northern Alberta Canada and am always wondering what works best. For my tests I am using my Wetterling Large Hunter Axe and my hand forged from Nepal Kukri. Both are very similar in weight. I can hardly...