cruffler.com khukuri review

That was an interesting write-up. Thanks for bringing it to our attention, Gregg.

It does seem, however, that they were at least aware of HI since they cited Howard's FAQ with the image credit for the Gorkha graphic. Not to start any trouble, but I wonder if they asked for permission to include it.

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That review seemed pretty useless to me.It was stated that the AC khuk came unsharpened,yes this is the deciding factor in every test.If it had been sharpened then it would have worked just as well in all the 'tests' but then again so would any sharpened piece of steel.Not to say that the AC is as good as a HI or GH piece,but potatoes arent a challenge for any knife.I think the torture tests are the only way to really test a khuk.
 
I'm with Robert. As reviews go, this one stinks. What kind of lamebrain would "review" a dull knife, putting it through a dozen "tests" that are all dependent on sharpness, without ever sharpening it? If these idiots had at least tried to sharpen it, they could have commented on ease/difficulty of sharpening or whatever. They could have commented on whether the "edge" of the AC piece was hardened as well (fat chance) as that of the GH knife. And, for sure, they could have done something sensible like chop some firewood to cook this hypothetical dinner. Why in the world would anyone carry a 2# khukuri for these lightweight tasks? You carry a khukuri so that you can do the heavyweight tasks. If it works well for slicing your bread, well, that's gravy.
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While I found the review interesting, I think it was intended to be more of a "tongue-in-cheek" comparison rather than a serious testing of the knives' real-world capabilities. Even the folks doing the testing admitted right up front that they were not knife people but gun people. So, in doing the review, I think that all they were doing was having a little fun, and we shouldn't take their "tests" too seriously. Just my nickel's worth (two cents adjusted for inflation).
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Take their reviews seriously? Have you ever taken a good look at their gun reviews?????
I don't even take them seriously (reviews or writers).!!!
Dan
 
Actually, a lot of people feel that reviewing a knife should be done with the NIB edge only. Sharpness is actually the deciding factor for many when buying a knife and it is critical for them to know how sharp the blade will be when new.

Personally I would comment on the NIB edge, and maybe even do some work so as to determine its abilities - but the serious comparison should be between blades you have sharpened.

A using knife will spent the vast majority of its life with the edge you put on it. It would seem sensible to know what the performance would be in this condition.

-Cliff
 
Another thing that needs to be kept in mind is that the GH khuk cost three times as much as the other. Think about comparing a $15,000 pickup truck and a $45,000 pickup -- would you expect tests of the two vehicles to prove that, overall, they were comparable? Of course not. It all goes back to the ol' saying, "You get what you pay for." That's why I think such mismatched tests, generally speaking, prove little beyond what your common sense can tell you.



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That's true Steve and it is why I would have liked to have seen them double the price once more and test a Gelbu Special or maybe an 18" AK. A 25" Kobra would have been nice as well but Uncle Bill never has any to spare. They might have written a review that was so glowing that additional converts to the faith would have come beating down the door of HI. Wait a minute, that would mean bigger waits for those of us already here. Good for Bill, bad for us!

Gregg
 
... Okay, stop laughing ... The khukuri is ... a general purpose utility knife ... been used for centuries by the people of Nepal. Since everyone else has done the "manly man" review, we felt it our due to try something a little more practical, like dinner ...
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Don't anybody dare to send his Kagas Katne or his Kumar Karda for such a review ... !!!

NEPAL H
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[This message has been edited by mohd (edited 09-14-2000).]
 
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