Hey all
In the market for a new machete and wanting something a bit different. Anyone had or used a khukuri knife from Nepal/Tibet before?
Khukuri Imports Ltd are the guys brining them in
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Hey all
In the market for a new machete and wanting something a bit different. Anyone had or used a khukuri knife from Nepal/Tibet before?
Khukuri Imports Ltd are the guys brining them in
Had a look at some Norwegian camp knives the other day, heavy carbon steel blade with nice leather sheath
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They are a big knife
Way too small. Needs to be at least 19" long and more than 3/4kg in weight!Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
Bark River Senegal Black Canvas - Red Liners :wtfsmilie:
Got a couple of them as ornaments.
If you draw it from the sheath it has to draw blood😆
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Get them straight from the source: http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/
Found that old myth, doesn't work so well for the ladies using them in the house in Nepal!Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
Can't be bothered with brining dangerous weapons into the country and issues relatingQuote:
Originally Posted by stretch
There are no issues. They are not classed as a dangerous weapon. I have brought many in directly myself with. No holdup or customs work required what so ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
Regarding blade size and weight, heavier is not always better. I have an Iraqi Freedom, Have used the Enduring Freedom and have also got a standard "agricultural" one which is a couple of hundred grams lighter. It cuts much better due to the blade having less thickness. The former two have a presence and feel all of their own but don't slash as well.
Tempering can be a bit hit and miss but you're always going to get that with some dude squatting over a fire with jandals and a safety squint.
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@Feral good to get the feedback about weight / thickness / cutting power. Mine will be used mainly for clearing tracks through manuka, so thinking heavier would be better. Some pretty thick manuka to get through without the chainsaw
Went to see Brian (makes Svord knives) on Saturday. He has some lovely stuff, including machetes, in stock, and does custom making as well. He uses high carbon steel (Finnish Steel I think) Jacqui is threatening to buy me a Svord for my birthday next month, so we wanted to have a look at what he has. Brian is a nice bloke and I'm sure he'd be happy to have a chat with you. PM me if you want his contact details, or just google svord knives. Good luck.
PM me should you want a quote on a any of the items you are after. Have started making a few sheaths for his knives based on the ones that come with the standard and Deluxe knives. :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by keneff
Hamish
Your sheaths are definitely a step or two up from the terrible sheaths they come with
Mate, a lighter one will work better for you for that use.Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
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They are a bloody great blade for a machete substitute. The design is such that the blade leads and so there is no way that you can smack your knuckles (as can be the case with a conventional machet). Don't worry about the lack of weight either. Once you get used to using one you can slice though wrist thickness branches in a single swipe. Oh and if you follow R93's advice then make sure it is some other bugger's blood. I have an enduring respect for the Ghurka but there is no way I would cut myself just because I pulled a Kukri out.
I also have the von tempsky bowie from svord and a khukuri beats it hands down for you intended purposes. And at about 1/3 the price...
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They do seem rather cheap for the amount of steel involved..... Do wonder how hit and miss the tempering is as you mentioned earlierQuote:
Originally Posted by Feral
I had one which I gave to a mate in Africa. It was razor sharp and beautifully tempered. I regret that now as I have yet to find one that was as good. The steel is generally good and you can actually buy blank blades so that could be an option for you. The just diy sheath.Quote:
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I have used this for the past 15 years as a camp tool. I got mine in a tool stall in a bazaar in Eastern Nepal - its not big only weighs about 400g. Its the typical size and what all the locals used for everything. Made them out of old railway line. Super sharp when you get the technique right will chop up surprisingly large bits of stuff. I have a bigger one and it sits as a ornament at my mum and dads - no where near as handy to use. I worked in Darjeeling in the late 2000's when the local Gorkhas were agitating for their own state within India - people were getting the chop with these things on a weekly basis.
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I use one of these, cheap enough, needed work to get a decent edge, but does the job, splits small firewood, slashes. And not too bothered if I lose it or break it. Bought it in a combo deal from Gerber a few years ago, came with a small handsaw and a fixed blade knife (great salami cutter)
@ROKTOY had a look at Gerber and cold steels offerings but most don't have the hinge point (cho) that allows the blade to flex. Ordered one of the guys I mentioned earlier, will see what I think of it, if it's too heavy I'll just have to go to peal an find a smaller one! It's been on my to do list for a few years now :thumbsup:
Himilayan imports are the kamis (blade makers) for the royal house and they make good stuff, that is actually made in Nepal (avoid cheap Indian rubbish) they use old Mercedes car springs or toyotas when they can't get the mercs, its 5150 steel, it has a differential temper with the back being soft and the edge being hard. Best model is the m43 I think, it's got the right angle for the swing and it's full tang, was not a problem to bring them in when I got one, only thing is the sheaths are poo, the blades are thick and heavy, if you screw up a swing then you can easily lose something you were attached to.
condor makes a fairly good imitation one, heavy duty kukri, that has a way better sheath and also has the cho you are after.
I did a chopping test a while back with one of these, my HI, a tomahawk and my Svord golok, golok out chopped everything and was still sharp afterwards, I like the look and romance of the khukuri but for performance I will take my golok.
