I know that quality cost money but is there any place I can find a Khukuri for under $70 I don't need to cut trees down or behead cattle with it I would just like a functional full size Khukuri to add to my collection. Should i just keep shopping the used market and pawn shops?
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Advice on an affordable Khukuri?
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if you want one that's hand made in the traditional style, you can get one from Atlanta cutlery for around $20 to $30 I think.
They are not as good as any HI blade, but if your not planning on using it that shouldn't realy matter.
I have one with a 12" blade that's full visible tang, and well over 1/4" thick at the spine. Looks cool, and took a decent edge too.
They are not as good as any HI blade, but if your not planning on using it that shouldn't realy matter.
I have one with a 12" blade that's full visible tang, and well over 1/4" thick at the spine. Looks cool, and took a decent edge too.
From time to time you can find a nice Himalayan Imports Khukuri for around that price or less if you check the "Deal of the Day" sales in the H.I. forum in the manufacturers section. Better Yet you could Email or Call The Owner, Yangdu, and see if she might have something you'd be interested in that price range. It never hurts to ask.
Then you will have a quality piece, with a warrantee and great customer service.
Then you will have a quality piece, with a warrantee and great customer service.
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I'm thinking about getting a Cold Steel Kukri and having it convexed so I can chop lotsa stuff.
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I have had a Kabar Kukri for a while and it rocks. It is by no means traditional but its tough and has the kukri shape. It has a nice sheath and handle for the price too.
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That's the other one I was going to get. But I don't use a large knife very often so I don't think it makes sence for me to get a really expencive one when I could get a cheap one and once I convex it, it would pretty much be an axe.
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That would really improve the CS kukri. Good choice:thumbup:.
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I also have one of these and it is a pretty decent chopper - good value for money too. Of course the HI Ang Khola is going to out chop it - thicker steel, heavier knife. But I only paid $46 for my KA-BAR Kukri and I feel that it is a worthwhile chopper for what it costs. It uses 1085 carbon steel and isn't hard to sharpen to a decently sharp level.
From my last camping trip:
For quality - the HI Khukuri would be the way to go.
For price - the KA-BAR at $46 is a pretty decent Kukri style knife for the price you pay.
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I also have one of these and it is a pretty decent chopper - good value for money too. Of course the HI Ang Khola is going to out chop it - thicker steel, heavier knife. But I only paid $46 for my KA-BAR Kukri and I feel that it is a worthwhile chopper for what it costs. It uses 1085 carbon steel and isn't hard to sharpen to a decently sharp level.
From my last camping trip:
For quality - the HI Khukuri would be the way to go.
For price - the KA-BAR at $46 is a pretty decent Kukri style knife for the price you pay.
I agree the kabar is killer but get some O rings for the handle or it will blister your hand pretty fast
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Maybe I didn't do enough chopping, but I didn't get any blisters. The handle feels grippy and reasonably comfortable to me.
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Yep, these Windlass Steelcrafts Khuks are more in the traditional vein than the western-styled stuff in the under $70 price range. Some folk report them to be decent blades if used carefully too. I had one 16 years ago but it got stolen before I ever had the chance to test it out myself.
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Once you handle a HI khuk, you won't want anything less.
Mine is a better chopper then my axes. But, it is about 4 pounds.
Mine is a better chopper then my axes. But, it is about 4 pounds.
not a complaint, but those Nepali made khukris are made insanely thick.
their weight alone makes these traditional khukris very capable choppers.
and i luv dat.
if you ever had a chance of handling a bunch of traditional khukris before, you would note that almost every handle varies in thickness.
some handles are ground exceedingly narrow towards the pommel.
this makes a very noticable "feel" in the palm of one's hand.
it should be noted that the majority of handles are more suited to small hands.
so, should a large handed individual swing such a slim khukri handle the entire day, it might turn out to be a pretty annoying experience to find that the pomel end tends to dig into the palm.
it is necessary to find a handle that fits your hands properly should you intend to go native with a Nepali made khukri.
you will not find such problems with a modern factory made westernized khukri.
their weight alone makes these traditional khukris very capable choppers.
and i luv dat.
if you ever had a chance of handling a bunch of traditional khukris before, you would note that almost every handle varies in thickness.
some handles are ground exceedingly narrow towards the pommel.
this makes a very noticable "feel" in the palm of one's hand.
it should be noted that the majority of handles are more suited to small hands.
so, should a large handed individual swing such a slim khukri handle the entire day, it might turn out to be a pretty annoying experience to find that the pomel end tends to dig into the palm.
it is necessary to find a handle that fits your hands properly should you intend to go native with a Nepali made khukri.
you will not find such problems with a modern factory made westernized khukri.
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http://www.sarcoinc.com/bayo-kukris.html
these prices look pretty cheap. that or atlanta cutlery:https://www.atlantacutlery.com/c-129-kukris-machetes.aspx
atlanta cutlery also has antique kuks https://www.atlantacutlery.com/c-100-knives.aspx
these prices look pretty cheap. that or atlanta cutlery:https://www.atlantacutlery.com/c-129-kukris-machetes.aspx
atlanta cutlery also has antique kuks https://www.atlantacutlery.com/c-100-knives.aspx
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check this site if you want a REAL khukuri http://www.khukurihouseonline.com/
Himalayan Imports make the handles on their khukuri larger, to fit western sized hands, this is not a problem if you go with H.I.
Do the research and you will find that H.I.'s quality and service have remained the best in the khukuri industry for many years, and for good reason. They listen to their customers and they treat their craftsmen very well by providing them with housing and healthcare as needed, among many other things, which is almost unheard of in that part of the world.
It's all on the website and forum for those that choose to do their research and spend wisely.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449767&highlight=CAK
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