For martial artists only -- 17 oz. Kumar Kobra.

Bill Martino

Bill Martino

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Here is a great little khukuri made by Kumar I just got in. He did not mark the blade but it is his work without a doubt. This khukuri is made from a file and hatchmarks are visible. It is about 18.5 long, 1/4 inch thick, 1.25 wide and weighs according to my scales, 17 oz. It is not a prybar that cuts but it is one of the quickest little khukuris you'll ever see. I have never seen a lighter khukuri made in Nepal for this length. It is a martial artists delight. Fit and finish are very good, hardening is also very good -- probably excellent because I am very critical of our khukuris.

This khukuri is looking for a home with a martial artist, and one who is willing to take an hour to evaluate it and write a brief and very honest review for the forumites. In order to land in this good home the khukuri will sell for $95 and we will pay shipping.

Call or email if interested.

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ

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Uncle Bill,

I'll evaluate it for you!

Vince

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Man everyone is too fast today!
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Just wondering Uncle Bill when that Kumar Kobra (20") will be here. My Friend was just wondering when he could play with his new toy. I'll have him evaluate the Kobra also. I will try to bring him with me in August so he can show everyone his style of blade usage.
 
Thank you for the effort on our behalf,Uncle Bill.

I'm sure this will be a special khukuri.

Blues

(In denial...I don't have HIKV, I don't, I don't, I don't!!!
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As usual I'm one of the late ones. It looks just like what I am in need of for my trip to Guatamala. Put me down for one. Maybe I will get it before my next trip.

God Bless you and keep you and yours from harm.

Ts

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Just as a small note, I happen to have one of these and they are a delight to handle. Very quick in the hand and feels like a natural extension of your body when holding it.

I would agree with Uncle Bill that a Martial Artist would be the person who would get the most out of this lightning fast khukuri.



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Harry

Toujours l'audacite!
 
I think you guys are exactly right. This thing looks to have good reach and would be very easy to control. --- "A pure fighter"---
 
I respectfully disagree. Although light thin khukuris are quick and deadly, I think you will find them to be exceptional utility knives also.

Of all my khukuris, it is my light, thin, Udhaipur, comparable to this model in length and weight, that sees the most use in yardwork and in the field. I have no intention of whacking anyone with it. I carry it because it is easy to carry and very useful.
 
For those of us who don't 100 different kinds of khukuris
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, how does this one compare to a 15" sirupati? I'm asking about "feel", i.e. handling characteristics.


 
Jon, compared to a 15 inch sirupati, the Kobra is like comparing a Cheetah to a tortoise. Kobra feels much lighter, more balanced and much quicker in my hand than a Sirupati. The feel as I previously mentioned is as if the Kobra were a natural extension of your hand. Being about 20 inches long, would be awkward to use in very close quarters, but if you have the room, watch it fly.

I agree with Howard in that the mini Kobra makes a very good utility knife.

Harry
 
It depends on the job at hand.

As mentioned the Kobra makes a very decent utility knife -- very light, well balanced and you can swing it all day without getting a sore arm and it is pretty damned tough but it does not fall into the "prybar that cuts" category of the many HI khukuris that Cliff, Will and others have tried to destroy and couldn't.

As a fighter I don't think there is a better choice. True, if you land a blow with something like the Chiruwa AK the fight is all over but somebody with the Kobra will land two blows before the Chiruwa will land one --unless the Chiruwa man is of exceptional skill, strength and speed.

But we will soon be getting reports from experts so why should an old man like me who is doing good by simply being alive be spouting off???????

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ
 
I am very glad to hear that you do not have the desire to use a khukuri on someone Howard ---I also have no intentions of whacking someone with a khukuri..--- Just as I would not shoot someone with my A3-03, 30.06, or use the bayonet. The lighter khukuri would be nice for my friends or me who are surveyors for cutting line. I would like to try this blade in my Martial Arts forms. I teach a large group of children and adults and do not want to classified as a person who would use a weapon irresponsibly. --I am starting to have trouble with my right elbow so maybe this will fit the bill.
 
Thanks Harry, that gives me a good idea of what to expect from this khukuri.
 
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