Idea Push, Basic Kukri

I would buy 2. Currently have to get them from Nepal and the handles are not my type... I hope this happens... 12 to 14 inch blade, with real kukri design and 1/4 thick... Basic handle... Why if the basic handle is so recognized as the most comfortable, why are not more knives made with them?
 
I know the basic handle is the most comfortable, but do you guys think that the reduced tang could withstand the abuse of a kukri shape? I'm hoping for something along the lines of the TTKZ handle. Love the ergos, and the full tang.
 
Daft Slice 1986 said:
I know the basic handle is the most comfortable, but do you guys think that the reduced tang could withstand the abuse of a kukri shape? I'm hoping for something along the lines of the TTKZ handle. Love the ergos, and the full tang.
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I'm sure the shop leaves a radius in the high stress corners to avoid premature breakage of the handle
 
I think the tang in a basic would be plenty strong. Gotta be stronger than the rat tail tangs used in the Nepalese kuks.
 
AValenz said:
Couldn't agree with you more!
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Makes perfect sense! If they are using rat tangs, Busse/kins should be fine. One other question regarding the basic handle. I've got the 1311, and it seems that the Resiprene C handle has walked a bit. It's only noticeable if I look at the lanyard hole. Is this common? Any methods known to fix this?
 
Hmmmmm. How about a res handle that has the shape of the KZ2? And I want the blade to be juuuuuuust a snidge longer than the Becker. Can't have those fellas claiming theirs are bigger than ours.;)
 
clampdaddy said:
Hmmmmm. How about a res handle that has the shape of the KZ2? And I want the blade to be juuuuuuust a snidge longer than the Becker. Can't have those fellas claiming theirs are bigger than ours.;)
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That would be great but the cost of mold to make the new handle would definitely make this a $700 blade
 
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