All right tell me all about the "gadgets" on the khukris

Mykl Clark

Mykl Clark

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What are they called and what are they used for? I'm new to the Khukri and I couldn't find it on the FAQ.

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All of them in general the utility knife the I guess steel. I've seen some with five or more tools in the sheath what are they and what do they do?
 
Mykl,

"Historically, a number of small accessory tools were often carried in the scabbard. Pictured above are Karda (small knife), chakma (steel or burnisher), buttonhook, tweezers, chisel, awl. A pouch for dry tinder is often found on old style scabbards."
Howard Wallace in Traditional Accoutrements, Carry and Storage Options, Khukuri FAQ

Picture of Gangaola with tools

Take a look at "Yvsa's Ruminations on Sharpening a Khukuri" in Sharpening a Khukuri, Khukuri FAQ for how the chakma is used to dress the edge.

Hope this helps, or at least gets you started.

Chris

[This message has been edited by buoy (edited 05-29-2000).]

[This message has been edited by buoy (edited 05-29-2000).]
 
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