General question about kukris

[WPM]

I really like the HI khukuris, I guess its the old school process of how they are made. What is you opinion on how HI kukris stand up to a more modern knives such as a Busses, Galyean or K-Bar.

Best,

WPM

 

[Karda]

As this will turn into an Us vs. Them thread. Off to the Cantina we go!

 

[teclis22]

Hi there

I have not handled a Busse Kukri or a Galyean. The Kabar is okay for a massed produced item but nothing that gets me really excited. To me it has the buy-use-throw-a-way character.

The HI ones are vastly superior to the Kabar variant in my opinion. But do require more care and practice to get the most out of them. If you have a chance to meet someone where you can handle a few different HI versions to find one that suits you, you wont be disappointed.

From the feel of the blades they beat all factory made ones. Its not at all scientific, but to me each Khukri has a soul. To me it tells that they were made hand made by a person who i believed made a knife that would serve its future owner/caretaker.

Last but not least, i personally prefer to buy from HI as i believe it helps to make a little difference. I rather want someone to get my money that buys food and meds with it rather then the next sports-car. But this is solely my point of view.

 

[WPM]

My intention not to make this a US vs Them thread. I just bought a couple of HI blades, and I want to know for those who own these knives how good they are and will they stand the test of time. I think these style of knives are cool and unique. Plus , I hope a good value.

WPM

 

[not2sharp]

My intention not to make this a US vs Them thread. I just bought a couple of HI blades, and I want to know for those who own these knives how good they are and will they stand the test of time. I think these style of knives are cool and unique. Plus , I hope a good value.

WPM

The HI kukries are forged from 5160 spring steel, the others that you mentioned are simply kukri shaped in profile, but otherwise cut and ground from flat steel stock. The flat stock is usually 1/4" and presents mostly a rectangular profile which can bind. Take a look at a good wood axe or splitting maul and notice that the cross section of the blade looks like the cross section of an HI kukri, there is a reason for that, it makes cutting hard materials that much more efficient.

n2s

 

[Shinook]

My intention not to make this a US vs Them thread. I just bought a couple of HI blades, and I want to know for those who own these knives how good they are and will they stand the test of time. I think these style of knives are cool and unique. Plus , I hope a good value.

WPM

They are very well made. I haven't had mine long, but they exude quality. I haven't been shy about using mine to chop hardwoods, and they've held up very well(aka no damage).
You will be very happy with your HI blades.

 

[Howard Wallace]

They've been used and perfected for centuries by tough men in tough environments. They'll do.