Interest In Kukri's Please Show Me Yours

[peterinct]

This is one made by Ruffin Johnson out of 440C (if sellers information is accurate) with a cocobolo handle with radial inlays. I've had it for several years.

Peter

 

[stabber]

Here's 2 I forged out of Aldo's 1095 and 1084. I gave the un-ground 1095 to a friend that hasn't finished it yet
Mine is ruff ground, very ruff

 

[Phantom Steelworks]

. I gave the un-ground 1095 to a friend that hasn't finished it yet

LOL....yes buddy, I still have it. In the process of moving upstairs. Very bad mold issue down in the dungeon. I will get back at it soon...been a LOOOONG month without grinding.

Those are looking great Rickster!

Chris

 

[Redsnake1997]

I've always been in love w/the design, but never actually owned or used one. Subscribing to this thread for pics and info. I'll definitely have to add at least one of these to my collection in the near future.

Are there any easy ways to distinguish fakes or low quality Khuks f/decent ones?

 

[Lorien]

the only good khuks are either custom made or come from Nepal. Indian khuks are crap

 

[cop911]

Can anyone here give me a hard use opinion (other than over priced) of the heavy Cold Steel Khukri (has the Bando symbol on the blade)...I'm interested if anyone has ever really beaten the hell out of one and how it worked out. I have two of the damned things I got somewhere or other, but have been looking at a couple of the nepal models (I'll have to have the handles redone due to big hands tho').
Appreciate any info you guys can give.

 

[stabber]

don't forget the Busse combat Killa Zilla Kukri stle knife. Awesome piece:thumbup:

 

[Will York]

Indian khuks are crap

Obviously not all Indian khuks are up to the mark, but to show there are craftsmen in India just as capable as those in Nepal and other countries of producing fine knives --

Here is a vintage 18" (oal) WWII Indian officer's khukuri I purchased from Daniel Koster a couple of years ago. Rare integral guard and handle slabs of buffalo horn and elephant ivory. Karda and chakma with horn handles are in fair-to-poor condition and leather sheath shows a lifetime of use and wear. But the knife itself is solid, handles are tight, and would be ready for use as is. Balance in hand is just right--obviously built by a skilled craftsman for a special client, who may well have used it for a lifetime:

Horn shows some pitting, ivory is in excellent shape:

 

[JParanee]

Will that is a beauty and is rich with history you can only imagine what it has seen


On another note I just opened a box from STeven with a big bad ass HI kukri that I am super impressed with.

Gotta go to work I have an apointment but will post pics tonight


Thanks for everyones imput

I love the modern versions but I am really digging the old used ones

 

[Lorien]

you're right, Will, I shouldn't generalize too harshly. However what I said is OFTEN true, especially if one goes searching around the internet and on ebay in particular. In fact, most khuks found in this way are inferior India made ones.
Now, who knows? That one in the picture might be an Indian officer's khuk, but that doesn't necessarily mean it was made in India- or does it?

 

[Will York]

That one in the picture might be an Indian officer's khuk, but that doesn't necessarily mean it was made in India- or does it?

Obviously a custom piece, and none of us were there when it was made or had the opportunity to know the original owner, and I don't know enough about specific design elements that might suggest one nationality or another--just going off of what Dan Koster told me.

 

[mendezj]

This is a recent gift from an old friend, now a retired Navy Seal commander. By the way, the stool is all cocobolo.

 

[JParanee]

This is a recent gift from an old friend, now a retired Navy Seal commander. By the way, the stool is all cocobolo.

Juan thanks for posting

 

[JParanee]

Well when I expressed interest in HI Kukri's my buddy STeven as usual gave me an education and with in a few days all the way from Cali this fine monster showed up on my doorstep

What can I say it's big and it's bad and it feels like I could split the sky with it. Hell the spine is 3/8 at the handle juncture.

It is a Village Jange by Sher - Kami from H.I.

The finish is raw but I like that in a user makes ya want to use it.

These things are the best deal going in a hard use camp blade


Thanks STeven I owe ya again

 

[Lorien]

that's a monster. What's the blade, 18"?

 

[kamagong]

That's a beauty. I agree on the value that HI's blades provide. It is difficult, if not impossible, to find a handmade knife of that size and quality at the price point that HI inhabits.

 

[Snody]

That's one slam'in Kukri Mr. Snody. What's the blade length please?

Thanks Friend.

Its an 8" blade with a convex double grind

Much Respect.

 

[JParanee]

that's a monster. What's the blade, 18"?

About 16

Thanks buddy

 

[Kohai999]

This one sat in my garage for about 4-5 years....waiting(if needed) to do yard duty, but it never was necessary.

I think the khukuri is one of, if not THE coolest ethnic blades out there, and own two vintage Nepalese pieces, a Vince Evans custom, the rest Himalayan Imports: Kothimoda, an M43, a YCS, a 16.5" WWII and two Biltons, and until recently, the Jange.

The Jange is probably the best user of them all, nickel silver fittings, walnut handle, 16.5" blade about 22"+ overall, and just under two pounds in weight.

I let Joe have it because he wanted a great user, with the dimensions of this one, and the satin finish...it is simple as that, and have so many great khukuris and he had none. This one should spoil him pretty good.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[JParanee]

Thanks again Buddy it has a good home

When we go to Vegas in Sept I will wear it for you