Recommendation? BK21 and other kukris- tactical employment thereof...

[exRonin1949]

Have been cogitating on the employment of kukri's, as to tactical usage... In my ruminations, these books came to mind for combat with a kukri:

Dwight Mclemore's:

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and also by McLemore:

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and in hard copy:

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and:

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Essentially a single edged weapon, the kukri has much in common with the tomahawk or short handled axe. Employment of such a greatly reduced skill set compared with swords or other long bladed knives/weapons. Any and all comments, suggestions, criticisms, and ideas, gratefully accepted.

Thanks In Advance!

 

[The Warrior]

Please stop deal spotting. I deleted another of yours off another thread. It's not allowed here.

 

[exRonin1949]

For those that cannot, yet, afford grip panels/scales to replace those of the factory on their BK21's, I respectfully suggest using friction tape as a temporary measure. True, it will have to be replaced after a time, but the tape will work for non-catastrophically "wet" times, for use with sweat and thin oils/substances. As for clotting substances, no, as such tend to build-up, like paint, reducing the friction necessary for proper retention of your weapon. Another expedient, is to take a soldering iron, and lightly score the panels, preferably with lines that will "wick" away liquids, and maintain a firm grip.... If in doubt, look at pictures of similar grips or panels that are G10 in nature. I also suggest placing a lanyard string, preferably a quality shoe string, due to it's diameter, for an added form of retention. Losing one's blade, when most needed, could really suck. Remember to use a flame to fuse the ends of the string, once the proper length is on, and knotted, on your blade. For those who are more exacting, "Hard As Nails" clear lacquer also works, or so I've been told...

The scabbard/sheath that comes with the BK21 is surprisingly good quality. It will suffice for most needs in the field. Naturally, for CQC purposes, a more dedicated sheath/scabbard, like those from Diez Knives, or perhaps AZWelke, would certainly be worth the expense.

Mr. Becker has done it again- yet another superb work of functional art!

 

[eveled]

I like bicycle inner tube comes in different sizes. Sometimes just a 1 inch strip is all you need on a slippery handle. I use it on my carry guns knives hammers screw drivers etc.

If you want to make a lanyard not permanent drench it in superglue.