Spider, I just became a Distributor for Khukuri House this year. I am in Texas. If you ever need one, I can get them at a bit lower cost. I just sold my last Defender yesterday and have more coming in. Christmas hit me pretty hard with sales. These knives are solidly built and I am proud to represent them. I have pictures of them in Nepal making these. regards, Frank

Thanks for the kind comments. :-) Yer its always best to use what you know. Years ago I nearly took my leg out with one. I know kneel down if I am swinging an axe so if I miss it hits the ground not me. :-)

Thanks. It was just over 2 weeks. Faster than the last time.

This is nice man. I served in afghanistan last year so I'm trying to decide between the Defender and the Operation Enduring Freedom knives. They are both awesome.

For anyone who is put off by the large handle, you can ask KHHI to custom make you a smaller one, or just one with a smaller handle. KHHI makes excellent custom orders, they can do almost whatever you want.

THAT was used in Resident Evil: Extinction... works very well against zombies.

Great Review! Awesome job! can't wait to purchase mine

The Defender model is made in Afghanistan. No Kauda (notch on the blade), dead give away. The other model is a Kukri House

I have this blade. I'm 6'6" 260, and this thing is still a little too heavy for practical use. However, I love it.

Great review. I have the 13 inch version with a more sirupate like blade shape. It is a bit thinner at the spine than the usual AEOF type, but it is a very good blade. It can handle anything in the Australian Outback.

Excellent Video. I have bought a KHHI Max xtream which is a bigger version of your American Eagle. Superb knife but heavy at 2lbs. As you say it chops like an axe. Also bought a Service No5 Ultimate and a Chukuri from Kukuri House Thamel. The only thing I would add is that if these are to be used think about getting them unpolished, they scratch less and the original temper is better maintained. Polishing does soften the edge a tad. Also got a show blade from KH Thamel, also fantastic.

I believe the steel is 5160 which is leaf spring steel. High Carbon and chromium content very very good and strong steel. With the right heat treat as good as performer as any.

It took around two weeks. The time befor was 3 weeks. :-)

I've just had my 15inch victor turned up. It's a brutal piece of steel! I'm a little disapointed with the finish though that was easly fixed. Money well spent

There is a reason they have been making kukri haldles without guards for hundreds of years. The angle of the blade makes you hold the handle so your hand is vertical. When you stab your had won't go forward. When you stab its kind of like punching, to get the picture in your mind.

I just bought this blade a couple weeks ago and it is amazing. Ive taken it camping and found that it excells as an axe or a machete, though the weight makes prolonged chopping pretty tiresome. As for the fit and finish you talked about, I did notice that the handle had slight burns and blemishes from the manufacturing process. But that gives the knife character more than anything. Overall ive found its a great outdoor tool and could indeed do some serious asskicking if the situation provided.

love love love that khukri and love the way you say the word khukri lol Cheers

that is just bad ass. Im a kukri fan myself have been for years but I only have 1 a antique ivory handle kukri. Ill have to show you.

I agree.

very beautiful knife. i have the 11" afghan kukri. the baby brother to this one. and love it. im most likely going to be getting this one and a 12" rustfree one. all from kukri house. the rustfree one is a gorgeous knife. great review man

Yer i hope to get a chance to that at some point. :-)

No I have not got hold of that one yet. Its on my list to buy. If its anything like the defender it will be a real beast. You need some real muscle to heft some of the big kukris. The big ones will take a head clean off.

Its a great axe replacment but its very heavy for a machete. Nearly 3lbs. :-)

great!

I just received my Defender and very happy with it. I'm not happy with the sheath as there isn't much retention. I think I'll be getting a custom kydex sheath for actual carry and saving the traditional sheath for display. I found a pic. on the web of a custom kydex sheath which also had two smaller sheaths attached to the front to which hold the sharpener and the smaller knife that come with it. I may have to post a video if I do so...

great video. Love the knife. Any thoughts on making a chopping demonstration video with the knife. I'm curious on how well it chops compared to your "freedom".

nice knife. think i'll get the 15" victor and the 11" max : ) can't wait

Hey Spider, i love your videos, i was going to buy a kukri pretty soon and i'm stuck between this one (defender) and the 15' Victor. Any thoughts on this?

beautiful blade ....someday i hope to make blades like this...how long did it take to get yo ya im in the usa so it might tae longer if i oderder one

great video = )

Same here. A lot better

@DavidBeck1992 no its not. its just a different style blood dripper/notch. but its still a khhi product. they have other knives with a similar notch.

Can you do a review on the Aranyik Thai E-nep? There is only one review and I'm curious what you think

Can you share with us where you obtained your "Freedom Kukri"? Looks like a beautiful knife.

You can easily make a bungee cord retainer for that kukri. I made one for my own..

@Henrymph yes

I personally love the kukri but don't like the traditional handles much. I like the newer handles featured on the Victor, Max, and American Eagle kukris.

is this thing to heavy for normal use like chopping small trees and branches??? because im thinking about getting the khhi victor kukri which is even heavier

One question: is the blade straight? I brought an kukri from Amazon and it had to be returned since it had an off centered blade. A non-centered blade since it could cause a miss-strike. Also, that is a very difficult fix unless one had the resources to forge that out. 😊 Thanks

How long blade inch beautiful knife

Sorry for the horrid typographical errors XD Im thinking about getting that same model...i do alot of heavy chopping and my ex-army british golock has served me well but i need a step up teehee

I love mine

Nothing wrong with the steel, just the horrendous weight, balance, thickness, skilled kamis really are a rarity in Nepal these days.

@codyfickes Not much you can buy a Nepalese made one for around $50- $?00, but Cold Steel and other reproductions will cost maybe in the hundreds

StealthySpider you need to start making knife and kukri reviews again!

But it just wouldn't feel handmade without some flawed fit and finish am I right?

how does it compare with cold steel ghurka??

What kind of steel is that made from??

how long did it take you to get shippin details and tracking number because i ordered 2 weeks ago today and still have not recieved either

Apperently when the Gurkhas take a khukri out of its sheath in battle it has to draw blood before it can be resheaved

what is the thickness and with of the handel?

Isn't this type of handles dangerous? On some choping and all around using wouldent your hand slip towords the blade? Are the the nepalese kukris rust proof?

My friend can you tell me who is the maker of this knife and where did you bought it. Thanks

Got this one on accident last night lol.... I have small hands too

Hello. I want to buy it and i would be very happy if you could give me some directions. Thnx.

@stealthyspider pretty much all of the blades khukri house makes can take a head off....or at least sever the spinal cord and leaving stuff hanging XD

Are sharp katanas legal home owner weapons in the U.K. or have they been outlawed along with firearms as home defense weapons against home invasions?

@CaptainBogroll

7 жыл бұрын

You're not supposed to own any weapon for defense in the UK at all You can own them for collecting purposes and so on, though...

@JaydenDimaio

6 жыл бұрын

Katanas are legal in the uk, yes.

thats not a knife its a damn sword

Hello Stealthy, because of you I bought this khukuri and I love it. By chance, check out my Khukuri vid, hope you like it. Cheers from germany.

HAHA if you think thats big, you need to check the long one, we use in our festival

I have held one of these and the sheer weight of it makes it pretty useless for practical use, also the balance is non existant. Tora blades offer far far superior kukri`s to Kukri House, the difference between a real kukri a typical Nepalese would use and a tourist/export Kukri House offering is shocking, weight, balance, everything.