Decent Kukri

[Brian Williams]

I am looking for a good Kukri, not some modern interpretation but close to an original. I am looking more toward the smaller size and does not need the little knives that commonly go with a touristy knife.
Yes I know that I could use the Googles but looking for some of our expertise here.

 

[bannockburn]

Brian Williams

I have an older Kukri that my brother gave me many years ago. Believe he got it from Atlanta Cutlery. It needed a good cleaning and polishing and I put a decent edge on it. But aside from that I have yet to use it for anything.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Ontario Knife used to make a good, no nonsense example, dont know if they still offer it.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Classic Firearms got a large shipment of what were apparently genuine Nepalese kukris a few years ago. They are long sold out but they are out there to be gotten still.

 

[Mk-211]

https://kailashblades.com/product/angkhola-dui-chirra/

 

[DDeegs]

I have an Atlanta cutlery one i got years ago, have beat the snot out of it and it still comes back for more, i think they are around $ 40 now, havent checked lately
Dan

 

[theotherwaldo]

I picked up a British Gurkha issue kukri and a long leaf as well from IMA some years ago via EBay.
Prices have gone up a bit... .

 

[DDDWho]

I ordered this from the KHHI factory in Nepal, it traveled 1/2 way around the world in 4 days. I was assured by a man at the factory it is the exact item that is issued to British Gurkas. Water buffalo handle and automobile spring blade. Not sharp out of the box but it is for display only. I just wanted one.

 

[hso]

http://yhst-7333098713883.stores.yahoo.net/18inchangkhola.html

 

[JShirley]

An 18" AK is still a pretty big/heavy kuk. I think a 16.5" WWII or a 18" Sirupati would be more in line with Brian's goals. (For reference, I have put in more work with these two knives than any other big knives I've used.)

 

[oldschool45]

I don't want to admit how many dollars of Himalayan Imports Khukuirs I own. I agreed with JShirley my WWII that I customized is the last big knife I will ever part with. I used to be a big machete user and I wanted to get into tomahawks but the WWII stays in my pack. My 20" AK is an absolute beast and unless I need to remove a 4"+ diameter branch or head now this second it stays home.
https://himalayan-imports.com/khuk1.html they are also on bladeforums where you can get blems etc.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

This is pretty traditional. LOL! 12" folder. Wild

 

[Reinz]

I ordered this 6.5 inch bladed Kukri knife direct from Nepal like DDDwho did.

I didn’t go with a full size because I have machetes that I have never used, besides I don’t own land or camp anymore. Also the 6.5 takes up less space than a full size, which is a big deal for a borderline hoarder.



Looking at the factory on YouTube, a term used very loosely. Made in the utmost primitive fashion on dirt floors and fire in the corner. It is so amazing the quality of workmanship and how on earth can they produce such quality.

Just the Buffalo hide scabbard alone is worth more than the $100 paid for everything shipped from across the globe.

 

[dh1633pm]

I got this one a couple years ago. It was ordered from a company that said authentic from Nepal. . Where have I heard that before. It is well built and very sharp. The blade has that hollow grind just before the edge.

 

[JShirley]

One can get lucky, but in general, finger grooves should be avoided on working knives. Usually finger grooves are to help hold a knife in place while fighting. There are different needs for a lot of chopping or hacking brush..
I've owned quite a few Himalayan imports kukuris over the years. I had an aspiring knife maker rehandle one of them, but he made the mistake of putting a subhilt on it. Totally ruined it as a working knife.

John

 

[oldschool45]

Khukrifamily Photo

• oldschool45
• Mar 13, 2023

Top is my 20" AK
2nd down is my WWII I rehandled
Left is a Western Style knife HI tried that I rehandled
Bottom is a baby Khukri from HI that I picked up on a whim

I'll add to what John just wrote. Take the time to learn to use a khukri! Most of the people who live with them treat them like an XXXXL Swiss Army Knife. There is of course the chopping aspect but the tip is used for fine work, the inside of the bend is used as a draw knife and it can be batoned or used as a hammer. Or big ones like my 20" AK can be used for train derailment if called for.
But it takes some time to learn those things. The only real rule with a khukri is don't have anything in its path you aren't willing to destroy. I've got stiches and scars learning that lesson the hard way.

 

[oldschool45]

Forgot The Baby

• oldschool45
• Mar 13, 2023
• 1

And I forgot the littlest Piggie of all (bottom)

 

[JShirley]

My idea of a "big knife" is probably closer to what most people think of as a shortsword, but the Ganga Rams (GRS) and Ang Kholas (AK) can get very heavy for the longer pieces. To put it into perspective, I sold my big GRS to Larry Correia, who was probably 320 at the time, and who made 12 ga VEPRS look dainty.. I think it was about the right size for him.

John