I don't know why people have problems with those who pronounce the Khukuri wrong. A lot of us Nepalis pronounce English words wrong. It comes down to the accent, English involves a lot of tongue curling, it's difficult to pronounce it properly for them, what's the fuss about? What matters is they respect our military and our history.

Mate the Gurkhas are a British regiment they aren't mercenaries they swear an oath to the queen, so they don't fight along side us they are us.

@hughfranklin4002

4 жыл бұрын

@Peyush Gurung You are welcome, the Gurkhas will always have an ally in me. This country are proud of them.

You heard a story about the Gurkas but completely flubbed the retelling of it, the story goes that they were asking for volunteers for a dangerous drop mission behind enemy lines and half the group immediately volunteered, the other half said they'd also volunteer if they could have parachutes. The point of the story is that they're incredibly brave and were willing to anything commanded not that they were actually dropped out a plane without parachutes. People don't survive that.

Got mine two weeks ago. Great buy, I couldn't be more pleased. Got my heart set on a Frank Bowie next. Never would have known about either without your review. Thanks Sootch!!

That is the most beautiful khukuri I have ever seen, and I've seen a lot of khukuris

WOW, I just received my Gurkhas Khukuri Knife from Nepal! I got two!( one is a gift) It is amazing. Thanks for the video!! What a Knife, you have to hold this in your hands to respect it.

Gurkhas (Gorkhali) were famous for their stealth as well alongside their couragoues battle charges. Gurkas would sneak at enemy camps / trenches at night, slit the throat of a sleeping enemy, then they would tie the shoelaces of the one sleeping beside the victim. The surviving enemy would wake up the next day, witness the slit throat of their companion in horror, and would tip and fall over when trying to run. (Most of the time in trenches and camps soldiers were always battle ready and slept with boots on.)

You did a great review on the 3 chirra. After watching the video for the first time I realized I had to order one for myself. It arrived yesterday, and I'm just loving this knife. Thank you for doing all your reviews and helping educate people on survival preparation.

I wondered that myself. When I recently tried to look up his channel. Dan come back. Your tests are awesome.

That's a great review man. I was fortunate enough to serve alongside a Gurkha regiment in 1993. Trust me they are animals in battle but the most gentle, polite, respectful and often funny human beings on Earth, in all other situations. A recent political campaign here in the UK has secured the future of many serving and ex-service Gurkha personnel by granting them UK citizenship, a very emotion stirring movement that the Government could NOT be allowed to win, thank God. God bless the Gurkhas.

I remember my Grandfather talking about the Gurkha's from WW11. He was in the Canadian Army in WW11. I had the honor of seeing a Gurkha unit on duty in Hong Kong back in '92 before Hong Kong was turned over to the Chinese Commies. They have such a great history. What a great knife.

Love your videos Sooch! After I saw this video I did a major research on everything khukuri. I now own a 3 chirra. This knife is just beyond what I expected. KHHI was amazing to deal with and would advise any others that have doubts about this not to worry. Great company, fantastic knives.

After WW2, Japanese officers in Indonesia were allowed to retain their sidearms for protection against reprisals. My dad and his friends were standing around when a patrol of Ghurkhas came through their village. They met a drunk Japanese officer who attempted to draw his pistol. Before anyone else could react, a Ghurkha Bren gunner, drew his khukuri, lopped off an ear, reversed the direction of his cut, and casually laid the blade over his juggler, smiling the whole time. My dad never forgot.

i actually got one of these from the Khukuri House shop in Kathmandu, Nepal in august this year and absolutely love it to bits. by far my favourite in my collection.

Dude... I have to tell you about this because I'm so excited...I saw your video a couple of weeks ago and I forward it to good friend of mine, I just left his house after exchanging Xmas gifts. I got him a ColdSteel Recon Scout knife and he ordered me "the beast" how cool is that. I can hear the pounding of those leaf spring as we speak. I should have it in a couple of weeks.

it also sets the stage for everybody else knowing that if a blade is drawn there's going to be TROUBLE, that's a deterrent in itself. Frank I checked out your website...thank you for your service...my hats off to you

I just ordered one from Frank he was very helpful and polite. I can't wait to receive it.

Thank you SOOTCH!! I just ordered "The Beast" and Frank's "Redemption" from Khukurihouse about 15 minutes ago. Can't wait to try them out and have for my BOB! I appreciate your video's, KEEP EM COMING my friend. God Bless you and your household, Sootch.

I've been researching and shopping for this kind of thing. Way cool. I camp as often as I can. Love the outdoors, and all the people that don't come with it.

Thank you for the wonderful video on this storied and stalwart piece of tradition.

I bought mine from Frank some time ago. This is my go to survival blade when camping, or hiking. Thanks for the video.

Namaste! Glad to see you have gotten yourself a khuk Sootch. I've picked up some myself over the years and just love the things. Quick safety tip for you. When you draw the blade from the scabbard, don't wrap your fingers around the edge side of it. The blade has been known to split the scabbard there and then proceed into the drawers fingers, causing some nasty wounds. Grip around the spine and the sides instead. (Many thanks to Uncle Bill for that one. Gone but not forgotten.)

Sootch, got my 3 chirra yesterday. Definite zombie killer. Thanks for the heads up on this awesome knife.

Ditto always been a fan of them! TY always most interesting intel !!

Great review, thanks to this video, I'm probably going to get this kukri for Christmas.

I like those tactical gators you were wearing. Good video! Keep up the good work!

As usual Sootch, you've done another good video and also put forth some great information about the item you review. Take Care :-))

I highly recommend you get some polishing compound and a buffing wheel, or even progressively finer grits of wet sand paper with oil, and put a high polish on your 3 chirra. I've done the same to my own and it really makes those fullers "pop" with a mirror polish. not to mention is great for resisting rust compared to the semi-polish

That is by far (IMHO) The best all around blade a person can own! I highly recommend it to my friends/family... and anyone else who has an ear for blades. I've downed about 20 trees with just a kukri and about 5 blisters.

+ 1 Too many so called intelligent people on the net swear and use foul language to get their point across. How many college degrees does it take to say: "I disagree with you" or Your opinion is interesting but I think differently". And then give reasons for you stance. Good job johnnybumbum on you reasoned approach to tehnoobshowreviews.

you are a great sales man. You just got me to buy it!!

All I can say is...WOW!!! Great vid! now i want a Khukuri knife!

I bought a mini jungle and a service no.1 and love them. i need to buy more

I have served along side the Gurkha's, outstanding warriors, wouldnt want better troops by your side when shite hits the fan, and they are freaking deadly with those Khukuri's, great review sootch on an great weapon, take care and Merry Xmas to you and yours.

Windlass Cutlery also supplies the brits with their Milspec Kukri knives, as well as other weapons

i've been thinking about getting a kukuri for a long time. i always thought that notch was a blade catch. thanks for the info!

@nightember well no it was pretty much throughout the test, chopping wood and slamming the hammer into the spine the handle just kept slipping and turning in his hand, now i'm not sure if its suppose to be grippy but i hope to find a handle replacement for actual use.

What do you think of the 6" Jungle (Sweet) and Mini Jungle khukuris from khukuri house?

@xreddeadx Scabbard is Dap. The small sharp knife is Karda. The second small unsharpened piece of steel that looks like a knife with no edge is the Chakmak.

Thank you. Very cool of you.

Excellent review - very interesting - great survival knife. 9:45 Loved the laugh ... "I'm not gonna be doing that" (laugh said: "unless I have to" or maybe "unless I get to") LOL

Looks like you have a very very good one there,,,not over thick like most,,,that one was made to use but many are just too darn heavy.

The torture test vid is down? I would really like to see it

I was just looking at some of these over the weekend on Atlanta Cutlery. They have authentic versions from the late 1800's on for sale. Just look under Antique Militaria > Knives

The British Ghurkha is one of the finest Infantrymen in the world,the Indians and the Sultan of Brunei has a battalion of British Ghurkhas too.The story about Ghurkhas parachuting without parachutes goes back to the story in WW2 India.The British just formed a Parachute Infantry unit of Ghurkhas and Indians.The Ghurkhas who volunteered were told that they would jump from 800 feet.Then some of them said whay cant they jump from 300 to 200 feet?The British officer said parachutes will not work at that height.The Ghurkhas heard that they were using parachutes and were delighted and one of them said"So Saib.We will be using parachutes then everything will be fine.".I have the Mk2 from Khukri House and this is a fine blade.

@lonewolf4712

6 жыл бұрын

reddevilparatrooper jumped without parachute,thats not bravery,that is what people called mindless idiots....

thats the most beautiful gurkha i have ever seen.

Some Gurkhas have been known to throw a Khukuri with such accuracy that they could slit the throat of a Japanese soldier from a few meters away., the small knives were used for eating food. My Father had a real Khukuri for many years. really awesome weapon.

Just an FYI, that destruction video that Noss did was on a Himalayan Import Kukri and the one you have is a Khukuri House model. They are not the same company and are actually competitors. With that being said, there probably isn't a large difference in the steel and treatments used on them and each would likely perform similarly in a destructo test.

@namdir0 Might be Full knife measurement vs Blade only measurement, they tend to differ just a bit though since Khukuri House and Tora Blades get them hand crafted.

Does anyone know the difference between GK&CO and KHHI? They both have this blade listed on their websites.

I still envy my grandfathers Nepalese full-tang Ghurka from his trips with the State Department to Nepal, a gift from a commander of a nepalese battalion they met with, with the two little 'extra knives'/sharpener IN the sheath But, that knife, when youre five years old MAKES AN IMPRESSION! And Ive loved them ever since!!! Nice not to have to travel to Nepal to get a REAL ONE, but Ill never have the story to go with it like my grandfather does, its quite an honor to receive 1 from a warrior!

I have got to get one of these!

I'm gonna be placing an order for a custom version of this knife soon :D

@namdir0 This is the 3 Chirra The Beast, it's a different knife than the 3 Chirra SPL, I've noticed that sometimes The Beast isn't shown on their website, but other times, it is.

wonder which would win between this and the col steel ghurka?

@Umimugo Weren't those complaints though when he was hitting that concrete block?

the story i've heard:Gurkhas were asked to fly to a certain place on a mission assuming they would be jumping from the plane about half of them came forward the ones who didn't step forward said they would go if they could have parachutes,thus showing the willingness of these men to take on any mission regardless of the challenge.

FREAKIN' AWESOME!

I got a question for you are tourist kukri usable or are they just for decoration?

@kingmanted That actually comes from an old story that they were going to fly in low and jump out with the British. After some discussion the Gurkha's agreed, but requested to be dropped over soft ground. When explained that parachuting over soft ground is not a good idea, The Gurkha's asked, "what is parachuting".

Love your well made video. You are a good speaker. The big knife you're using is a heavy export model for foreigners. Gurkha's/Nepalis do not use that one. Gurkha's today use the BSI No.1 and No.2. Which is usually around 1 lbs in weight and 11 inches long. The Dui Chirra Kukris that were used by Gurkha/Indians have average specs of: blade- 32cm long (12.5 inches) and weigh 575 grams (20.3oz). There are different version of this beautiful big knife but you get the idea. Look up: Dui Chirra Kukri

beautiful blade i saw one by cold steel on a TNP.vid... REAL NICE...... i gotta get one...

@staklados - At about 2.40 Sootch says that the blade is 12 inches long and the whole knife is close to 18 inches. I get the feeling that some time ago Khukri house did make these with the 12 inch blades, but nowadays they do it with a 10.5 inch one..

Woo hoo! Gurkhas are great, us British love our Gurkhas and their blade is something else! very nice sootch!

awesome, i will be picking one up

i just ordered mine today :)

@sootch00 thats a bit cheaper then the CS, so... is it better then the Cold Steel?

I have the WWII model that I got directly from the owner of Khukuri House while doing Mission Work in Nepal (he was a childhood friend of my guide and was a Gurkha Warrant Officer himself). There's TONS of imitations out there, guys: Ex-Gurkha Khukuri House, Khukuri House Online, Patan Khukuri House because of a lack of copyright laws in Nepal. Do yourself a favor and get it from the real deal. The Khukuri House has some of the best service and nicest men and women in the business. If you find yourself at the shop in Lalitpur, you're going to get it cheap and you will be incredibly pleased at the quality.

@warriorofsteel01 I got a khukurihouse operation enduring freedom model and it came with a terrible convex grind by the edge, and the edge chips a pretty easily... I don't know if this is common with kukhurihouse, but they do make some solid knives and a little grinding as you suggest is probably all thats needed for a top notch piece.

i just got this kukri no later then 30 mins. ago and it has a very loose fit and when i grabed it off the shelf and the knife fell out and cut the shit out of my pinkie. can you tell me a way to maybe to stuff it with somethingso it won't fall out so easly?

@FrogMast3r Okay, to answer your question: Stainless Steel is good up to about 12 inches overall length. Once the overall length starts going past 12 inches, the more chance of the blade breaking during heavy hacking,. Stainless steel is hard / brittle by nature. You don't see stainless steel hammers or axes at home depot. Carbon steel is better for impact. For smaller knives, stainless steel is fine.

My Dad later emigrated to the Holland and later to the US. He served in the Dutch army as a sniper during Korea but never made it to combat (the war ended during his training).

@iLove12GaugeSlugs Yes, but there is a shipping charge

@Umimugo Ah, I haven't seen the entire set of videos, only the one that Sootch linked, but yea though, I also would rather have a different handle, like the one on the 3 Chirra SPL.

@7689568 you get yours yet? I ordered mine july 5th and I'm still waiting

I'd like to get one without the fighting notch, I don't plan on fighting with this knife (wouldn't even be a fight, it would just be murder) and I'd rather have that little portion of straight, sharp edge. That part of the kukhri is what I use for detail work or things more finite than chopping zombies in half. Great review, you exploded Christmas!

@frankgon4 Frank are you making Kydex sheaths for the beast? That's OK if you're not ... stay well

Sootch, great video. I own a couple knives from the Khukuri house, that i bought at the store in Kathmandu. One is a Khukuri and the other is more like a hunting buck knife. I guess this is perk for living in nepal for. You mentioned the clean cuts the Khukuri makes and i can confirm that after seeing a sacrifice ceremony with goats a couple months back.

The cutout is to stop blood making the handle slippery! I have 3 of varying sizes, real ones, my Grandfather brought back from far east. Yes 3 parts , 2 general knife ( cooking) and 3rd rough steel for blade reworking.

@Bigdsbbq What is the 15 dollar knife made out of ?? stainless steel?

Must be your first kurkrie panawall three filler ,! I own from the 80s military issue kukri

Is it CCW? A good crowd pleaser. The 3 blood grooves cries for battle. War swords

great video very informative

I love the Khukuri I have found that it is one of the best knifes that has been made in history it can be used for so meany ways for camping for your bug out bag and such, if you have never used one give it a try and you will find that if you had to pick one knife it would be the Khukuri :>

Will we be having another chinese christmas video this year?

the "cho" is also called a blood drop for simpler terms. In ancient India, warriors utilized the blood drop by throwing the blood that dripped down the blade at attackers

hi could you do a vid about the brithish silletto( i think i spelt it wrong) dagger? Thanks cheers!

How much do those run? I'd love to have a larger knife like that one of these days.

The low-flying plane anecdote, as I heard it told, goes something like this: Calling for volunteers to jump over enemy territory, only half of the Gurkha unit stepped forward. When the British CO asked the Gurkha officer why some of the men were reluctant, he replied that more would volunteer if they could have parachutes. True story, too. If you'd like to help support a destitute Gurkha veteran or widow, google "Gurkha Welfare Trust" and see what you can do. (This is not spam... I just care)

nos4's channel is removed from youtube :(

No sarcasm here. It was very nice to see you engage techoobshowreviews' rants. I believe you were correct in you views toward him and answered with good reasoning. Children have access to the internet and how we adults behave influences them. Side point or actually the topic of this video: Check out Tora Blades in London for near replicas of Kukris that Nepalis actually use in Nepal. Simon (owner/operator) sells the real deal and not the heavy tourist/export type.

i've heard complaints about the handle by Noss4, Your thoughts?

that's more of a short sword than a knife! Awesome review!

Can it be thrown? I am experimenting with knife size, shape, and weight to see if it is possible to throw all shealth knives cna be thrown with somewhat success.

Why does Khukurihouse advertise the 3 Chirra Spl as a 10.5 inch blade when u say its 12 inches long ? Does someone know ?

u will knw best cuting of khukuri when u get some ...

thank you so much.

Nice link and everything

i fell in love with these knives when i saw them no i can get one

what happened to Dan Keffeler noss4--youtube channel is gone ??????