Check out the Smith&Wesson Bush Hog Kukri

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Smith and Wesson Knives: S&W Bush Hog Kukri Knife, SW-BH
SW-BH

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Smith and Wesson Knives: S&W Bush Hog Kukri Knife, SW-BH

The Smith and Wesson Bush Hog Kukri Knife features a 12.00" kukri blade made of 440C stainless steel. The blade has a black powder coat and Smith & Wesson Bush Hog etch. The S&W Bush Hog Kukri Knife has full length tang construction with a molded black rubber handle, and a lanyard hole with tie. A black nylon sheath with d-ring is included. The Smith and Wesson Bush Hog Kukri Knife has an overall length of 17.35", and weighs 21.40 ounces.

Smith and Wesson Knives: S&W Bush Hog Kukri Knife, SW-BH

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If you want a similar but better (IMO) knife in this price range the Ka-Bar kukri for about $10-$15 more than this is a great choice. The handle is super-comfortable and it is a great little chopper.

Regards,

Norm
 
I have a Kabar cutlass machete - It is made of high carbon steel, but only hardened to RC52-54.
 
I don't chop with 440 no matter how it's heat treated. stainless steels scare me when it comes to that kind of stress. Unfounded, i'm sure, but nonetheless I like my carbon steels that have been propperly treated. I agree with Norm, though. The Kabar KLO is pretty good for the money. If i didn't have, oh, 20 or 25 HI's khuks around the house, then i'd pick a Kabar up;)

Jake
 
Svashtar said:
If you want a similar but better (IMO) knife in this price range the Ka-Bar kukri for about $10-$15 more than this is a great choice. The handle is super-comfortable and it is a great little chopper.

Regards,

Norm
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Dittos on the Kabar they are my favorite non- HI kukri.

I ordered one of these to go with my collection.
I hope it's better quality than the cold steel cheapie. :D
 
Gee, guys...looks a lot like the Ontario Kukri that sold through the Quarter Master and other such catalogs about 5 to 6 years ago. Both of mine (which I have since given to less fortunate friends) were $29.99 with ballistic nylon scabbard.

Very light duty in comparison to what we normally use at the Cantina. :cool:

Rene
 
I was given a S&W folder that says it is made of 440c; either it isn't 440c or the heat treatment is totally shite. 440c is a great steel and I have used it to make knives in the past. The biggest problem is that the majority of the companies, especially the chinese ones (that's where most S&W are from) don't use proper heat treat methods. Caveat emptor
 
As Steve suggests, the steel used is far less meaningful than the maker. The POS replicas of K45 khukuris are reportedly made from the same steel as the HI product. Different maker. Different quality. My son bought me a "Remington" fixed blade that says it's made of ATS-34. Might as well be made of Old Tin Can 1. :barf:
 
The Bush Hog arrived and I am not dissappointed.

It is well constructed and has the feel (to me) of a 14"BDC -kinda light.

The scabbard alone is worth the price and I'm happy with the deal. :)
 
Clearblue, I'd be very interested in what you think of the 440C after using it. I'm looking at the S&W trapper in 440C & have heard other stories like stevo's about Chinese steel.
Thanks.
 
DeathDancer said:
Gee, guys...looks a lot like the Ontario Kukri that sold through the Quarter Master and other such catalogs about 5 to 6 years ago. Both of mine (which I have since given to less fortunate friends) were $29.99 with ballistic nylon scabbard.

Very light duty in comparison to what we normally use at the Cantina. :cool:

Rene
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Rene, methinks that you are right about this things heritage. If I remember, though, those were made of 1095? Wonder what this critter really is :confused:
 
steveomiller,

Yes, the steel was 1095, one of my favorites for heavy use knives. Keeps a good edge, and is relatively easy to keep sharp. But the Ontario Kukri was through heat treated and of a relatively high RC rating (I think somewhere around 60 to 64 RC). I wouldn't want to hit a stone, knot, or nail with one, and expect the edge to stay together :D

Of course, mine was mostly a display piece, though I used it quite a bit to clear cut campsite before I found Himalayan Imports. :cool:

Rene
 
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