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After 30 years of survival and bushcraft experience I've recently got into Kukri's and there is no going back. Such a versatile tool! Fallen in love with working with wood all over again with this tool. Thanks for posting.

I wish Alan had his own KZread channel, I love to hear him talk. His speeches on Alone were so beautiful, a really down to earth cool guy :)

@charliewhereareyou84

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I knew i recognised his voice 😁

@rakadoni8403

Жыл бұрын

@@charliewhereareyou84 he does look quite different from how he did on the series doesn't he 😛

gems in this video: "dry as popcorn flatulence" "adjust the angle of the dangle" "sexy as socks on a rooster" "if God carried a knife, it'd be this one." this man is my spirit animal.

@whistlingbadger

2 жыл бұрын

"What would George Bush call it?"

@theguywitheyebrows

2 жыл бұрын

@@whistlingbadger some fuckin made up word, he'd call it a hatchete

@mikesouthey1657

2 жыл бұрын

A man's gotta know his cutlery!!

@oleshcherb

2 жыл бұрын

"Ribbed for your pleasure right there"...

@garymillwacker8486

Жыл бұрын

😂

The Gurkhas I worked with in Afghan would acid darken they’re field/op blades and the scales weren’t ornate at all they were made of a very dark hardwood with finger gloves and lanyard holes through a steel piece protruding from the handle assembly. The sheathes were Kydex or thick canvas, the karda and chakmak would be stowed separate. I’ve got one the guys gave me after a few Ops in Nad I Ali.

@donovanb4739

Жыл бұрын

Is like pictures!! That's interesting

I didn't know Nick Nolte was an outdoorsman.

He has been the very best Alone series contestant, his mental strength during and his will to endure is unmatched!

Alan is such an incredibly interesting guy. I could listen to him talk for hours. Great video!

Man this one was great, as always. Not even the knife just you two making videos. That chemistry always works out.

You can treat the brass with household ammonia to get a dark patina. It's the brass equivalent of gun bluing on steel. BTW...Frank is gonna have your guts for garters.

@jeffreyolson3878

2 жыл бұрын

Who is Frank?

@Bigdaddyslasher

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyolson3878 look up knives by hand he is custom knife maker

@olliephelan

Жыл бұрын

Whats "codex /cudex" ? ("you got a codex guy ?" ) 0:40

@DetroitMadeJD5

Жыл бұрын

@@olliephelan you mean kydex?

@olliephelan

Жыл бұрын

@@DetroitMadeJD5 Probably. If thats what he said ?

Alone Team: "Alan what are going to do with that $500,000!?" Alan: Buy Tape...

This is great! You two work so well together and your humor is exceptional

Pretty smart idea. Always thought the kukris was a good all around tool to have. Good video and information

Oh my goodness! I loved this! Alan is my absolute favorite! The things he comes up with! Lol!

Alans insanity/genius is so well balanced he has transcended the mundane at this point.

@redfaux74

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think Alan can spell mundane, nor could he ever. I think Alan has a trophe Mundane on his wall.

@christielawrence4640

2 жыл бұрын

He and his family must be awesome....im grateful that he teaches like an expert but I dont feel quite so dumb with him...

@garymillwacker8486

Жыл бұрын

@@redfaux74 😁

@redfaux74

Жыл бұрын

@@Valorius - He's prepping for the Apocalypse. Setting up traps and digging spider holes.

Gun blue is none corrosive rust, I blued some of my knives in particular one of my kukris. It works great but does scratch off and not healthy for food prep. Great video guys

@johnwhittle.22

2 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickKQ4HBD traditionally what is classed as the two little blades is one very sharp small blade for food prep and eating with and then the other is actually for sharpening. For food prep safety the best way to “age” the blade is mustard or vinegar, which Alan mentioned the mustard way. Bluing works well on high carbon blades tho

I love your guys sense of humour. it goes a long way in trying situations!!!

I watch videos with Alan Kay in them and think "I don't know if I can love this guy more". And then the next video comes out. 🧐 I'm a huge Kukri fan being a student of an actual Ghurka. It is Gods gift to warriors here on Earth. The saying Alan came up with.... "You mix Kukri with Cahonayes and crazy and you can...." fill in the blank. That is priceless. Great video Jason! ❤

It started with "popcorn farts" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

😂😂😂 I’d pay a subscription to listen to the sage wisdom and comedic humor of this man.

I could listen to Alan talk about kukris all day

This was actually super entertaining. Thanks for showing me that a dob of cold blue will handle the rust issue.. had some blades done by the amazing smiths over at Great Gurkha Kukhuri House, but they rust as fast as I run.

Subbed simply because of how you treat and handle your Kukri. Out west in utah I never travel without my Kukri, either with my truck or on my bike its right there with me. The tool is an absolute beast at anything I need it for. For anyone looking A good off the shelf option is the cold steel kukri machete. Its light, durable, already has a black finish is fairly tough. Good grip and will simply do work for you for 30 bucks.

best vid ive seen in a long time... still chucklin...

Bluing oxidizes the metal by using Phosphoric acid. After bluing it is good to oil the metal. And overtime the bluing improves. If you don’t oil it will tend to rust and also if you leave the bluing solution on it and don’t remove it. Great video Alan is always fun and interesting! He should have his own channel!

I just add a couple ranger bands on my handles. Your tape looks very good.

You guys are great! Very underrated

Love the little dog . and love the knife

LOL I got to hang out with Alan on Alone, and it was a crazy adventure. He is hilarious and maybe a little crazy. Much respect bro. :)

Alan has always been a favorite of mine in the survival world since his first episode of alone

@alabamaoutdoors4468

2 жыл бұрын

Cant remember when he won, but man he looks older

@michiganprepper173

2 жыл бұрын

@@alabamaoutdoors4468 the first season so like 8 years ago

@rakadoni8403

2 жыл бұрын

@@alabamaoutdoors4468 it was in 2015 when the first season of Alone was aired. He looks awesome, aging like a fine wine

I like how that young man used either hand when swinging that blade. Awesome.

That ending was comdey gold

Thank you guys for all the videos they really are helpful .. I appreciate it... you guys have a blessed day!!!

Everything about this video is perfect.

Two questions: 1. What’s Alan’s opinion on having different edge angles? Like a finer slicing angle back towards the grip (rear 1/2 to 1/3), and a chopping angle on the belly (second 1/2 to 2/3)? 2. What about a more traditional oval grip, than round, to help with it not twisting on a non-perpendicular strike?

This one was awesome, don´t own a kukri and have not tested one but found this very interesting and Alan is such a funny guy with a great personality. Greeting from Sweden!

@redfaux74

2 жыл бұрын

Pierre.... When you get a real Kukri.... You simply won't believe it. I have several. No blade compares and I have over 80.

I just watched Alone for the first time and picked Alan as the winner after about a week. He had the right attitude.

Definitely going to be making a Kukri now. I've always wanted one.

Just got a kukri recently after coveting one for many years. It's actually from the same blacksmiths as mine has the same marks. I was worried about the blade rusting because these are not stainless steel, so I think I'll go for the liquid gun blue as well. Pretty practical ideas, funny video...

Love my United Cutlery M48 Kukri. It’s heavy but built for work!

When dude says he knows a guy you better believe him. He walks the walk and does the things in the woods.

Oh man that’s hard to watch, that beautiful handle getting all taped up… I get it though

Jakarta Indonesia HDR .ilove kukri tetap semangat.👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

Thanks for the video, I applied hockey tape to the handles of both the kukri and the smaller knife and the grip is great. When the smaller knife has hockey tape around the handle it stick better in the sheath as well. I even added a strap to hold the small knife in the sheath so now its secure.

The quote by John Wayne is" a man has to know his limitations" The puppy is really the star of this production.. Thanks for the video and your wisdom..

@stevestringham1095

2 жыл бұрын

Clint Eastwood. A quote from "Magnum Force".

"He say that? Probably thought about it." You got me with that one.

Alan is the REAL DEAL!!!!! Got to Love him!!!!!! And I like that he's from Georgia! :)

Great show. Thank you.

Puppy: “I’m helping!”

your old kukri is a twin to mine.. i force a 6 inch mill bastard file on the back of my sheath to sharpen in the field many long yrs of service with that kukri..i enjoyed your video quick tip if you add table salt to the gun blue it works real well and easy to control.. safe journeys to you

I have known Frank for a few years. Great guy. Dose ton of stuff for veterans as well as his community. The guys he has working for him are some of the best. I have tested quite a few of his kuhkuri's and even have helped on a few design's. I would love to show you the YETI. It's a hybrid. I think you would love it. Great video thanks for putting it out there.

@jordanashworth2747

Жыл бұрын

How to find/purchase one from the maker?

@CliKnight

Жыл бұрын

@@jordanashworth2747 go to Sundog Forge.

Super blue after vinegar patina sure looks antique! I heat the metal a bit then rinse.and beezwax/ vegioil blend lube!

I live in the backwoods of East Texas, and keep a couple good camp axes. I think it's time for a new addition. Thanks for the video.

I could watch this dude doing bushcraft all day!

Thanks alot Allen Kay. This video has me looking for gurhka battle blades. 😁

Alan I had been using baseball tape, but it's not as durable. Going to try hockey tape! Great stuff sir.

My husband asks do you have a video on sharpening the Kukri thank you love your humor

As was mentioned, a 50/50 mix of vinegar and mustard gives a dull grey patina, but you should let it sit in a bath for 24hrs. I like Alan, he reminds me of someone. I'm still trying to figure out his background... scout, regiment , or group, etc. Friction tape is awesome, i use it on all my hand tools that I routinely use, i would like to find some in camo however (or better yet OD). Good vid, keep it up.

I'm sure this has been done but sand paper can and will assist in some of the bling being cut on the pommel. Same on the blade and bluing compound to darken the blade. Not as "I've got this in my truck" but doable. * edit - hadn't watched far enough to see the compound being used. Bravo Alan!

Wait, did he say "dry as popcorn flatulence"? Lmfao. That is the funniest thing I have heard all day. Lol. Ia totally gonna start using that. 😀

@vensheaalara

2 жыл бұрын

Popcorn fart, it is usually said

I've had an original army one for over 30yrs its still my main camping n hunting knife

I like Alans method, i usually just blast a coat of matte spray paint. Wherever it rubs off usually is bc it experiences the most use so will be naturally tarnished.

I like my kokok (Cambodian farmer's knife/tool) and my kukri with those 2 I'm ready for the wild

Frank’s survival kukris are going to be out of stock forever now lol. Great vid guys👊🏻

These people give it real good warm homey feeling

Aahhh yes! I see you know your Kukris well

Alan Kay has the pipes to become a voice-over actor. Big money there. .

I think Frank just sold an extra 100 blades. Alone and alive, love the content and the fun.

I think that reflectiveness would come in handy in a survival situation, if needed, rescued and could get a reflect

I use tennis racket or similar tape. I love the way it works. Used it on my BK9 and my Cold Steel Kukri.

@Ve-suvius

2 жыл бұрын

Overgrip, works excellent yes. Also less sticky messy than tape.

Glass is great, it’s microwave safe, has great thermal properties, and doesn’t get scratched. The eternally smooth surface is great for the kitchen because it’s real easy to clean. Great vid!

@ryangibson1901

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think Alan would be using a microwave.

@chuque6186

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryangibson1901 you’re right, glass is much better suited to the modern kitchen

Cutting tequila limes with my carbon Old Hickory made it look awesome. Lots of different greys, blues, and purples.

I too am a kukri fan, and like Alan, I prefer a thin (1/4") light blade. In fact, I got the idea from my inexpensive cold steel kukri machete. Which one? I've got all of them, and they are all excellent... but for thick branches slashing, you can't beat the largest one, the Cold Steel royal kukri machete. My blade gives off a wonderful bell like ring when struck on the spine with any other steel tool, and the machete gives a "snick, snick, snick" sound as it slices through 1", 2", and up to 3" oak branches on one pass. You can chop through 4" and 5" oak branches with just a few whacks, but for anything larger use a good Silky type saw. The CS royal kukri machete does have one drawback - it is long, and has a sharp point. That could be hazardous if it comes back at you, for example, if you swing hard but the blade gets deflected, or gets caught in vines. The plane-jane base model CS kukri machete is shorter and thus much more manageable in thick brush and it's point is not as sharp; but of course it doesn't have quite the awesome physics of that big long blade moving so fast as that huge sweet spot smashes/slashes in to anything it hits. Oh - for chopping vines and heavy brush, you can't beat the CS long-handle machetes, a 2 1/2 foot plastic handle bolted to either a kukri style or sugarcane machete style blade. These allow you to stand back and swing the machete like a baseball bat (again, be careful of your strikes and potential blade follow-through!) I'd like to make or purchase a design just a little shorter than the big 15" royal kukri machete blade, but with a blade almost twice as thick as the CSRK 1/8th" machete's steel. I prefer CS' machete steel - I can sharpen them razor sharp in 2 minutes or less with a file - and if you could produce a 13" kukri blade with 3/16" machete type steel at around $50 you'd have a world beater.

That was awesome!

I have made a couple of khukuri out of an old sawmill blade,Incredibly tough steel but prone to rust. I like to soak the blade in hot apple cider vinegar for an almost black finish, looks fantastic

I got my knives from some old butchers; both, are 12" blades, that cut like straight blades, and are light and can cut all day. I don't like target indicators either when bugging out.

Alan Kay is a National Treasure!

The pummel, tip, edge, spine and sides/faces of the kukri blade are all useful for combat and/or I imagine field craft if you were not aware. Cold Steel's Gurkha Kukri is a fine blade albeit fairly expensive! I need to find a kydex specialist to make a sheath for my kukri.

I listen to this video to unwind

I dig it. I would end up being a little more meticulous on the blue (As in i would probably tape off the handle and dip the whole damned thing. But this is great. Love the hockey tape

From S Africa. This wild man is damn entertaining. This is so far away from the purists and no BS. Enjoyed video and loved the brakkes (dog). Would like to see more of this

Ive had a kukri k-bar greatest knife I've ever owned the love thirst is real. Another great video guys hahaha

@powerplay4real174

2 жыл бұрын

Becker Reniehardt Ka Bar Kukri is phenomenal and deadly sharp and swift in hand ,I also like my Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri ( Alan don't like those) and it deadly sharp and swift also and I like those better then any Nepalese Kukri I have ever hold. But the Frank Gonzalez blades are something special from what I have seen and heard.

@danclark7146

2 жыл бұрын

I guess allan doesn't like the k-bars in a recent video never would have known quality just went down hill but recently looked up the gurkha kukri dimascus please exuses spelling or correct me if I'm wrong but on sale for 100 and now I truly know what he means just by looking at it definitely getting on asap and trying it out sadly I never really got to truly but the k-bar to test

I love traditional knives and gear of the Frontier era 16th -19th century . I like wood grips and leather sheaths I do not care for Kydsx which can crack in cold weather. Old School is the best school for me.

Love you guys, great videos

I’ve used cold blue on a couple of rifles and I’ve used it on knives. I like it. The knives haven’t rusted.

16:35 "look in her eyes..see that? it's just warfare, waitin for a place to happen."

Alan is the granddaddy I wish I had. One word... Epic.

I think John Wayne would have taken a swig from that bluing bottle and spit a patina on that blade! Lol!

Alan already got that colonel walter Kurtz look on his face when staring closely at that kukuri. his war lord future is looking good

I like Alan he's crazy!!

You guys are having way too much fun LOL

Still my favorite alone show contestant

The best finish after using a Khukuri is to give it a scotchbrite satin finish. It removes the strike marks from chopping and holds the oil better as well, so a satin finish will resist rust better than a full polish one. Another fast finish is to use ferric chloride or circuit board etchant cut 10:1. That will also pop the hamon line nicely. Also, heating the blade steel will make the cold blue take better. I really like the wrap job with the camo hockey tape. Smooths out the handle and makes it grippier at the same time.

Yes, blueing is a special form of rust. Brown patina can be accelerated by urinating on oil free blade. Then oil to keep from pitting.

That hockey tape, I should have thought of that. Clever.

I just got your Condor k tact kukri yesterday. Real nice. My other one is the Becker Reinhardt.

If the palm swell isn't to big a proper sized bike inner tube slipped over the handle works great. Also makes for waterproof tinder if needed.

I used to use G96 paste blue on my firearms. I would apply it and then spray it with WD-40. It set up instantly leaving a nice deep finish when rubbed with a cloth.

You had me at "popcorn flatulence." Sub'd 🤙

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