those knives cut like axes, pure cleaving power

Interesting... Am considering this as a Yule gift to myself.. especially like the 12" version, and the hand guards cement the deal IMO... Thanks for the review! Just noticed that the review is 11 years old, so this must be a good seller for them!

Great video! Your video helped me decide on this exact model Khukri. I like the extended finger protection of the improved handguard. That has always been an issue for me on the traditional khukris. I think its ridiculous that people pay $70 for a KaBar khukri when you can get a real Nepalese Khukri for about the same price with a better finish to boot?

@natrajyogi01 Thanks for the compliments. I didn't have any problems with Khukri House, nor have I heard bad things about them. I was a little worried about it as well, but it worked out fine. Your experiences might be different though and there is no way to know for sure. This is no different than any other internet seller these days though. Shipping was slow and took around 6 weeks. This might have been though because it was around Christmas time, and it got held up in customs. Good Luck.

@TheManFromAlaska I've ordered from them too, they are fantastic. I love their quality. The blades are fully capable of extremely hard use. I've ordered 4 different Khukri from them and they have been AWESOME. Customer service is great too!

They are using leaf springs to make their blades from. This would indicate a steel that would be high in carbon content, although admittedly unknown. That is exactly the type of steel that is good for knives though. Once it is hardened and tempered it will hold an edge well and be strong and flexible. You will find that lots of custom knife makers in this country use leaf springs as well and have been for decades. Nothing to be worried about.

I just ordered my 3 Chirra (beast) yesterday. I am very excited to get it but I realize the wait will be about a month. I'm glad you confirmed all went well as I was skeptical about ordering a knife from Nepal.

They're a great Tool and better priced than others atempt at a Kukri. It wil be good to see your comparision.

I have a large bowie that I don't really use that much. I haven't had the kukri that long, but so far think its a nice design. I will make a video showing both side by side for you. Maybe do a few cutting test.

Kukri House has reasonable pricing and their products seem to be beautiful functional works of art compared to the imitation Cold Steel versions where they charge an arm and a leg. I'm sold on Kukri House. If it's good enough for Gurkha ops in Afghanistan, it's good enough for me.

Originally I ordered the W.W. 2 style Khukuri, sorry I ordered mine from Himalayian Imports, Yangdu is a Sweetheart, total length is 18"+, beautiful with its full tang just like your Eagle it is a bit heavy,H.I. call's it the M43, I love the style and I asked Yangdu if I can order it smaller, she said N/P, It came out with white horn slabs, simply beautiful, my later is black horn, I have no probles's with horn handle really made well, my smaller Khukuri is very similar to yours.

i was looking to get a cold steel model but now after seeing your video i checked out kukri house's website and now i think i would be better off with one of theirs. it seems that both the quality and the price is better.

I also use mine for Bushcraft, the handle does not cause my hand to slide forward on the blade, and it really looks like a true Khukuri. The sheath is virtually the same but mine has the 2 small knives the sharpener. and the sharp knife. Simply Beautiful.

@rainmechanic No I actual have never used the original handle design. I have owned blades that somewhat copied the design that weren't super comfortable, but I cannot speak for the comfort of the original kukri handle design. I personally like to have a guard though to keep my hand from sliding forward onto the blade if it were to get slick by blood or water. Thanks for the comment.

Mine just came in the mail. Would give it overall a 7.8 / 10 Build quality was good, not great. Mine was not exactly how yours is. No lacing across the front and only a single belt loop. Blade was sharp but I will get it sharpened for sure before use. Sheath is a little loose, am going to try putting it in the sun when it stops raining. Will probably see about making/getting a custom kydex sheath for it.

@Pennsylvaniaman i dont know much about bowie but khukuri is the legendary weapon/tool used by legendary Gurkhas so its cool to have one

@BaneOfIslam10 You are absolutely correct.

@mixflip Sweet. I think you will be very happy with it. Glad that my review was helpful to you.

@TheKeggs17 These kukris are made from 5160 high carbon steel. It is a great steel that is strong and holds an edge very well. It is also easy to sharpen. They guys making these are very good at heat treating them which makes all the difference.

This guys make much better blades than Tora, and Hymalayan...they use good steel and good heat treat

10 days to receive mine in France Very well packed My best kukri

Nice review, I got a email from shipping two days ago, so I should be getting it in about 3 more days..and Yes I also had to wait about 30 days too, can't wait to see it.. Thanks for making this video..

@SteelPolymernBrass

10 жыл бұрын

Very nice...Khukri...I love mine too....

@MrDesertScorpion

10 жыл бұрын

That's not me in this video..but I just got mine in today after waiting 30 days..I put up some photos for u guys to see..they also sent me the one small knife and one small knife sharpener with a stand, that I didn't expect, so it was a + for me to get.. I'm Very Happy..

@TheAlexrice According to wikipedia: "Kukri blades usually have a notch (kauda, kaudi, kaura, or cho) at the base of the blade. Various reasons are given for this, both practical and ceremonial: that it makes blood and sap drop off the blade rather than running onto the handle; that it delineates the end of the blade whilst sharpening; that it is a symbol representing a cow foot, or Shiva (Brigade of Gurkhas)."

@warriorofsteel01 I removed this comment due to the fact that I don't like people bashing companies for petty things like shipping being over two weeks. I don't usually remove comments, but I felt that your comment was not rational. Sorry, but just trying to keep things pleasant around here.

@cyberjackcyberjack The bend allows for more efficient cutting it allows for a good slicing action no matter what angle you chop with. it also makes it easier to do a snap thrust with the point.

@TTBlackOPS But you can buy one in Nepal for 10 US dollars on the streets. Ex. cheap ones that work fine.

So i'm thinking of buying one of these eventually. My question is should i buy a full tang one for heavy usage ? From what i've seen the ones without a full tang are prettier and look better, but i don't know about how they well they could handle long and heavy usage.

Is there any history behind the cut out in at the base of the blade and why its shaped like that?

@ Pennsylvaniaman It all depends on what you want to do with the knife. If you're going to be chopping more then definatley go with the khukuri if you are doing more precision cuts like gutting an animal then go with the bowie. Its all personal preference

@Taud They used to be cheaper, but the US Dollar is worthless these days so everyone in the global market is raising their prices steeply. They will only get more expensive.

i would love to see a review of the raw panawal (the one im thinking of getting)

@TheAlexrice I believe it was for ceremonial purposes.

thank you for the review, I now can buy with more confidence. Is there a Kydex/poly. sheath out there?

what type of steel is being used to make the kukri? and is it better than the cold steel sk5 or san mai 111? i was thinking about buying one, which one is better for the money?

Nice review. Have you gone back to the tomahawk? Or adopted the kukri?

To The Man from Alaska, I just became a distributor for Khukuri House in Nepal. I can get them a little cheaper for you if you ever need a knife. I am in Texas. regards, Frank

That scabbard is beautfiul, but I wonder how functional and durable it would be out in the bush and in wet conditions. Wouldn't it flop around on a web belt? Beautiful knife, though. And certainly worth finding/making a more field ready scabbard.

do you find the shaped lump on the handle causes hotspots?

what kind of mailing survice did you use to get your kukri from the Khukuri House and does the kukri fit in the scabord well? thank you, PS nice knife :)

They don't take that long to receive in shipping now I've been told.

just ordered mine the Swiss model with the twin knives and screw driver,?ear cleaner? I know,weird. 10.5" 800gm, display beauty bushcraft robustness. I'm considering becoming a distribuotr with them,these are high quality functional art pieces. I have folks waiting to order from me now so it should be profitable and fun,plus I'd love to see folks helping folks by buying these from these poor,real poor but amazing artsians. Pax aut bellum.

That handle is interesting but i prefer the handle of tradional Khukuri's.... Curious if you ever used a tradition handled Khukuri or if you just based it on appearance? Because in use i find it to be a very functional handle shape for a chopper...

@gndmpnk Mine came razor sharp. In fact I have yet to sharpen it. This thing holds an edge great.

@SymAmineC8H11N LOL. Agreed

If you could, would u have a 10.5 inch rather than the 10 inch blade?

Found one very similar to this one at the giftsFromNepal store that sold some genuine handmade ones, pretty neat. Came across lots of fakes online

@TheKeggs17 well, since this blade isn't any of that cold steel bullshit no its not made using the san mai technique however it is made from truck suspension springs (5160) thats a high chromium high carbon steel. honestly i would rather they made the blade out of 1095 the blade holds a much better edge that way but the 5160 is passable.

@koky5150 I remember someone did testing on the steel from a KH khukri which came out to be medium to high carbon steel, somewhere in the .50 - .80% carbon range. Since the steel the kamis (smiths) use in Nepal generally comes from used truck leaf springs, and given the carbon content, I'd say it would be safe to assume the steel is probably 5160. However, its kinda naive (no offense meant) to base your preference on steel type. It's the heat treatment that counts in the long run.

@thenegev77 Might be.

My bad, I just saw the information that I was looking for, thanks anyway!!.

Any trouble with the exposed tang corroding?

@Arunictrichloride Actually the Gurkhas had modern weapons and equipment but the British outnumbered them approx. 3 to 1 even so they fought bravely and the British were impressed so after the war the Brits made a law stating they could hire the Gurkhas as Mercenaries.

@thenegev77 dude, his "name" is TheManFromAlaska, I think that states where he's from.

is there a resion its bent ?

Is the handle ever loose

what inch blade is that? and how much was shipping? thanks

@bluereaper75 I have a raw Panawal Dotted, which is a similar blade shape just slightly larger but it is unpolished just like the raw panawal. I'd strong recommend getting one and making a video and email KHHI

what is the cut out for?

Im curious as to how qell you kukri has held up.

@TheManFromAlaska

8 ай бұрын

It has held up quiet well. Still a beast after all these years.

@bluereaper75 I would love to do a review but do not own one. Good luck.

so india also uses these ypes of knives too yes??

wat kinda steel is it?

What kind of steel?

WHATS THE CUTOUT FOR?

How much was the shipping?

@TheKeggs17 San Mai III is cheap steel wrapped around high carbon brittle steel in layers... Its really not that great

@mistermateriel Haha... People like that amuse me. They try to talk about things they don't even know anything about. He or She needs to get outside and learn something other than just reading things on the net. Take care.

@rrhmorgan -- Negative.

@SymAmineC8H11N Lol i agree it looks terrible compared to this one

@TTBlackOPS You really have no clue what you are talking about do you. This company is the factory that makes them for the Gurkhas. BTW: Cold steel does not even come close to comparing with these.

we nepali say khukuri you americanos say kukri

@cabinman4493

9 жыл бұрын

abhyash bohara , then why do they not put another U in the original spelling :-)

@vyas2107

9 жыл бұрын

hokie dokie texas outdoors

@TheManFromAlaska His name DOES indicate he's an ignorant Call of Duty Know-It-All.

scabord? are you british?