Just got my Gurkha / Kukri knives!

[okfine]

Yep...
Sure looks like it.

Part of the Ghurka military uniform.

That soldier is holding a camera.

 

[progressive hunter]

Chopping like you would use a machete.
From what I've read they work far better than your average machete.
It's all about the weight forward design.

depending on the country youre in that covers a lot of things,,

in some african countries its the preferred method of removing the head of something you dont like,,

who makes it,, I was looking at cold steels version but hear bad rumors about their steel,,

my stepdad has the non folding version of this knife and hope he wills it to me,, super thick and heavy duty,,

 

[toobfreak]

Here is a nice Kukri knife made with Damascus steel I like.

Amazon product ASIN B074PDQMF6

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Here is a nice Kukri knife made with Damascus steel I like.

Amazon product ASIN B074PDQMF6

It appears to be invisible....

 

[toobfreak]

It appears to be invisible....

Yeah. I forgot. Amazon must not like advertisement, they do that to all their links now, and I'm not about to go back to find it again and try to make a work around. Hopefully, I just cost Amazon another sale.

Shame as it was a real nice knife.

 

[progressive hunter]

Yeah. I forgot. Amazon must not like advertisement, they do that to all their links now, and I'm not about to go back to find it again and try to make a work around. Hopefully, I just cost Amazon another sale.

Shame as it was a real nice knife.

I could see it fine,,

 

[Shawnee_b]

What is the functionality/advantage of that blade style?

What is the eyelet at the base of the blade, near the handle for?

Cuttimg. Watch kine competitions where the cut hanging rope. The cureve holds the rope in, or whatever you cut. Nasty, effective blades.

 

[Shawnee_b]

These things are heavy duty and the Rosewood handles are very nice!!!
The larger one is easily 5/16 thick and the forward weight is perfect!!
Total price was $186 and I didnt even know I was getting the smaller version as well as the large.
Can't wait to try em out!!

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[Wyatt earp]

depending on the country youre in that covers a lot of things,,

in some african countries its the preferred method of removing the head of something you dont like,,

who makes it,, I was looking at cold steels version but hear bad rumors about their steel,,

my stepdad has the non folding version of this knife and hope he wills it to me,, super thick and heavy duty,,

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Wow

 

[Shawnee_b]

Beautiful knives. One of my favs. Watch some vids on Easterners forging them. Blow you away.Stead of an anvil they got steel pillars in the ground. Sit and forge.


Find a utube on them, Awesome

 

[okfine]

Cuttimg. Watch kine competitions where the cut hanging rope. The cureve holds the rope in, or whatever you cut. Nasty, effective blades.

"One unique thing that makes one swallow his fear is the notch just before the start of the blade. What it really did and still does is to interrupt the blood flow to the handle and to let it drip to the soil so one can maintain grip during battle. It is also believed to be a promise by a Gurkha soldier not to kill women and child. The notch also appears to be like a cow foot which is holy and worshiped in Nepal."

Kukri history:: Khukuri history:: Khukri history:: Origin of Gurkha knife/ kukri

Khukuri House Thamel, the official kukri supplier to Gurkhas educates buyers and collectors the history of kukri(khukri)of how it won the hearts of many kukri fanatics and is the most feared knife off all.

www.khukuriblades.com

 

[White 6]

The bigger blade is 16 inches long,havent checked the short version as of yet.
The small one would be great for carrying on your belt.
The biggun would be more of a chopping tool around camp.

A belt knife would be excellent use. 16' inches is just too much knife for me. Compared to the price of a K-bar ($85.00 on Amazon), would I say it was expensive as hell or are you going to chop with it, dig with it, pry with it, etc?

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

A belt knife would be excellent use. 16' inches is just too much knife for me. Compared to the price of a K-bar ($85.00 on Amazon), would I say it was expensive as hell or are you going to chop with it, dig with it, pry with it, etc?

Like I said...
The big blade will be used as an all around tool.

 

[Shawnee_b]

"One unique thing that makes one swallow his fear is the notch just before the start of the blade. What it really did and still does is to interrupt the blood flow to the handle and to let it drip to the soil so one can maintain grip during battle. It is also believed to be a promise by a Gurkha soldier not to kill women and child. The notch also appears to be like a cow foot which is holy and worshiped in Nepal."

Kukri history:: Khukuri history:: Khukri history:: Origin of Gurkha knife/ kukri

Khukuri House Thamel, the official kukri supplier to Gurkhas educates buyers and collectors the history of kukri(khukri)of how it won the hearts of many kukri fanatics and is the most feared knife off all.

www.khukuriblades.com

Called a "choil"

Look into "kriss" blades" Point one at youre enemies footprint. Chech it out.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

"One unique thing that makes one swallow his fear is the notch just before the start of the blade. What it really did and still does is to interrupt the blood flow to the handle and to let it drip to the soil so one can maintain grip during battle. It is also believed to be a promise by a Gurkha soldier not to kill women and child. The notch also appears to be like a cow foot which is holy and worshiped in Nepal."

Kukri history:: Khukuri history:: Khukri history:: Origin of Gurkha knife/ kukri

Khukuri House Thamel, the official kukri supplier to Gurkhas educates buyers and collectors the history of kukri(khukri)of how it won the hearts of many kukri fanatics and is the most feared knife off all.

www.khukuriblades.com

Nice!!!
Thats the most informative thing I've read about the Kukri.
While I knew it had a rich history this is a great description of it.

 

[okfine]

Now all you'll need is a Gurkha cigar to smoke while using them!


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Laced with Nepalese temple ball crumbly.

 

[okfine]

Nice!!!
Thats the most informative thing I've read about the Kukri.
While I knew it had a rich history this is a great description of it.

That company said they are the supplier to the Ghurka military. Claims to be the oldest knife in the world.
I always heard the oldest came from the ME (Syria?)

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

That company said they are the supplier to the Ghurka military. Claims to be the oldest knife in the world.
I always heard the oldest came from the ME (Syria?)

Couldnt tell you one way or another.
I've always wanted a Kukri blade and thats all that mattered to me.
To find out they were made in Nepal was a bonus.

 

[okfine]

Called a "choil"

Look into "kriss" blades" Point one at youre enemies footprint. Chech it out.

I have a scar on my left index finger from a straight double edged kris blade. My fault too.

 

[okfine]

Couldnt tell you one way or another.
I've always wanted a Kukri blade and thats all that mattered to me.
To find out they were made in Nepal was a bonus.

No doubt some cool blades to own.
I think the claim pertains to metal. The earliest stone blades found are 150,000 years old.