Kukri

[Brin]

I have been thinking of making a Kukri for awhile now. For those not familiar with one it handles like a cross between an axe and a Bowie knife. I started by first making a template out of ¼” plywood to figure out the best blade geometry then I used that template as a guide to cut the blade out of a 4 foot diameter saw blade made out of 8670 steel with a plasma cutter. The blade on this one is 10” long and the handle is 5” long and made out of oak from my fire wood pile. I put a brass guard on this one and I am glad that I did, it keeps my fingers out of harm’s way. I made the sheath out of thick leather which I had on hand rather than try to make a traditional one out of wood. The blade on a Kukri is carved and wide up front and because of that the blade has to go into the side of the sheath, not straight down like a knife sheath. I am happy with how this Kukri and the sheath turned out.

 

[SharpDog]

I have been thinking of making a Kukri for awhile now. For those not familiar with one it handles like a cross between an axe and a Bowie knife. I started by first making a template out of ¼” plywood to figure out the best blade geometry then I used that template as a guide to cut the blade out of a 4 foot diameter saw blade made out of 8670 steel with a plasma cutter. The blade on this one is 10” long and the handle is 5” long and made out of oak from my fire wood pile. I put a brass guard on this one and I am glad that I did, it keeps my fingers out of harm’s way. I made the sheath out of thick leather which I had on hand rather than try to make a traditional one out of wood. The blade on a Kukri is carved and wide up front and because of that the blade has to go into the side of the sheath, not straight down like a knife sheath. I am happy with how this Kukri and the sheath turned out.

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That's a great knife

the one thing I never liked about Kukris was the handle. There is a type of handle that lets you hold close up or farther for more of a lever.

 

[Iggy]

Very nice job.. You done good.

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

That's awesome.

Someday I will get a kukri. Don't know what I would do with it... but someday.

 

[badkarmamib]

I have the commercial Kabar kukri. Works great for making firewood for camping, so I see the practicality of it. That said, I REALLY like the one you made, a fine example of artistic expression and usefulness. Well done!

 

[readyeddy]

Good looking knife. The sheath is really nice.

 

[bannockburn]

Brin

Well done on a very nice Kukri as well as the sheath for it!

 

[JeffG]

It's one thing to turn out a nice knife, which you did....but a great sheath too? Kudos!!

 

[IlikeSA]

Looks great! I really like your leatherwork too.

 

[FL-NC]

I have a commercial one with a rubber handle I keep on my 4 wheeler. Very handy to chop down branches for lanes, etc. when prepping tree stands and blinds for deer season.

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

That is some fine Craftsmanship Sir.

 

[hso]

Nice job.

For those wanting to get a traditional kukuri I can recommend Himilayin Imports.

 

[theotherwaldo]

I keep a couple of the 19th century British Gurkha kukris around the house and a Cold Steel Kukri at hand in the car. Handy tools, indeed.

 

[Steveo_1704]

nice job making your own.. very well done.

 

[JShirley]

Good blade shape, very traditional (even if the full tang isn't).

I have many hours spent swinging a kuk. Good ones are worthy tools.

John

 

[Mullo98]

You done a great first attempt!

 

[Brin]

I would like to thank everyone for their nice comments on my Kukri and sheath. This is the first sheath for a Kukri I have made, so I took my time making it to avoid a lot of mistakes. A heads up if you are working with 9oz leather, don’t waste your time with button snaps they don’t work with thick leather. I used a button stud instead as the fastener on the sheath. Happy Independence Day to all you patriots.

 

[The Evangelist Cowboy]

If there was another jungle war I could get caught up in (like Vietnam) I would love to take that with me. It looks amazing, great work!

 

[lemaymiami]

If there’s another jungle war enjoy..

Me, I didn’t like the last one.

 

[hso]

jungle war

Kukris weren't developed for the jungle. They're heavier for heavier wood instead of what you'd encounter.

 

[The Evangelist Cowboy]

If there’s another jungle war enjoy..

Me, I didn’t like the last one.

Wouldn't know. Mine was desert.

 

[The Evangelist Cowboy]

Kukris weren't developed for the jungle. They're heavier for heavier wood instead of what you'd encounter.

My bad. Thought they were from Nepal and it was jungleish out there.

 

[hso]

Nepal is mostly in the Himalayas.

 

[dh1633pm]

What an excellent job you did on the knife. If my skills were half as good, I could make a half as good of a knife and still have people looking at me with admiration. Frankly, I don't have even half. Can't say enough, your project is certainly sweet.

 

[JShirley]

Kukris weren't developed for the jungle. They're heavier for heavier wood instead of what you'd encounter.

The Nepalese have a huge variety of kuk styles, depending on location and task. There is even a "ganja" kuk, since it grows like a weed in Nepal. Look at HI's site for more information.