Khuk karry:strong side or cross draw

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WoodOwl

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I'm trying to see which works better for my new sirupati,which got me to wondering : what's your preference,strong side or crossdraw carry?(And why,also).

WoodOwl
 
The important thing is to find what works best for you. I use a cross draw but I know guys who wear a shoulder rig that carries the khukuri upside down! It's a case of whatever works best for you. No right or wrong way.
 
Crossdraw for tighter scabbards.

Ray C's quickdraw (worn behind back on belt loop) for looser scabbards

BTW, what happened to Ray?
 
Ray's Dad just passed away and to top it off the company he worked for downsized, closed up Ray's office and he's out of work. When it rains....

But Ray's a tough guy and will survive it all. We all need time to lick our wounds, tho.
 
since it is necesarily a two-handed draw , and quicker than reaching behind with your weak hand to hold the scabbard. The "point up" shoulder rig should be great. Uncle, any idea who has or would make one?
 
I've got a shoulder rig (point down) but it's in Nepal. It once belonged to a Nepali General who left Nepal in a hurry during the revolution. I've seen a few here in the US, custom made. Terry could make one if he had the time and inclination.
 
I had ordered a harness, with a swivel mounting system, from Lou Alessi for a Khuk scabbard. When Terry shut down, I called Lou and cancelled. One of the recent threads had a link to a maker who has a couple that would convert nicely a point-up carry, in Kydex. I saved the site, and intend to see about it when things settle down a bit.
 
Some good points already;I especially like the one about tight versus loose sheaths.
In Gurkha photos it looks like they early on went to a right hand,strong side carry near the cartridge box and on the opposite side from the bayonet.Yet those training photos on the FAQ page shows cross draw carry,and apparently practice with either hand.
I suspect it may also depend on the particular khukuri(or other knife)re Uncle's statement whatever works best for the individual.For the last few days,I've worn mine strong-side but this weekend I'm going to try crossdraw.I do know that my golok works much better as a crossdraw.
Thanks so far.Keep those replies coming.
WoodOwl
 
Echo MauiRob; "Ray C's quickdraw (worn behind back on belt loop) for looser scabbards". There must be some practical reason the Gorkas wear it that way.

If you've got $$, Echo Walosi; "The "point up" shoulder rig should be great". I would think BAS size and smaller only for this rig?
 
Yep - My thoughts exactly. A 14"-15" blade would be concealable/comfort/safety maximum for point-up "underarm protection" and jt about perfect for the useable and practical category.

The strong-side position and crossdraw positions are good, but what I had in mind for my version of crossdraw would be better termed "Nepali Crossdraw", I suppose. billpaxton correctly pointed out that there must be a reason for the miliary carrys - how about for "down home style" :D

http://www.nepalnews.com.np/today/frontpic/2002/feb/feb08b.jpg
 
Crossdraw. I am far from limber and I'd have a hard time getting a khukuri loose if I wore it behind my right hip. Besides.... my Colt Commander .45 rides on my right hip. ( It, of course, doesn't like to be crowded!:) )

-Craig
 
billpaxton, the Malla was a standard 19", but the shoulder rig was to be an Alessi harness, with a scabbard point-down and attached to the swivel arrangement Lou has built into his "Field Master" rig, intended for long barreled hunting revolvers. This allows the gun/knife to be pivoted about 45° from vertical and drawn more forward than straight up, and then out.

A Khuk could be drawn quickly, and into an overhead arc or a straight head slash with almost natural movement. The point-up rigs would have the edge facing to the rear, and would require a little more practice. The scabbard would be like Terry's QD scabbard, but turned point up, and breaking the blade out of a half-open front. Both are fast, with one (to me) being more natural.
 
A recent thread here on scabbards sheaths had a couple links to guys who work in kydex/concealex (sp?) The one that wasn't Netscape unfriendly (I use Netscape) had a point-up, down the center of the back set-up that for a big dude, could hold a honkin' long blade. Since I don't know how to fight with a knife, and as I understand, it's a felony to carry any fixed blade concealed in California I didn't keep track of it...[To me, pulling out a concealed blade is like pointing a gun, you don't do it unless you intend to use it. I won't do it unless I know how...very last resort excepted of course.]
 
Originally posted by Cuttin' Craig
....... Besides.... my Colt Commander .45 rides on my right hip. .....
-Craig
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My thoughts exactly. The only problem with carrying knives for self defense is.... GUNS. Better hope the BG doesn't have one.

OK, OK, I can feel the flames already! ;)
 
Ray's Dad just passed away and to top it off the company he worked for downsized, closed up Ray's office and he's out of work. When it rains....
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Sorry to hear that:( He's a good guy and I miss his posts--learned alot from them too.

Got to agree with Semp., I wouldn't want to bring a knife to a gun fight as they say. However, for me the Ray C. Quickdraw (RCQD?) is great when you're using the khuk for anything, and is especially nice when hiking or doing real physical work b/c the scabbard point is much less likely to poke you when you bend down.

However, like I said before, you really can't do it one handed unless the khuk is a pretty darn good fit in its scabbard. But when you've got the right khuk it is a totally one-handed draw, and it looks cool when you reach behind you and pull out a HUGE curvy blade "rabbit from the hat style":D
 
MauiRob:
You bring up a very good point,i.e., 'concealibility ',carrying the khuk just behind the right hip does keep it from view somewhat,and in some cases this might be a good thing.I think the Gorkhas went to this carry mainly because the bayonet was on the left side,plus the musket or rifle was carried in the left hand,leaving the right for the khukuri.For me strong side carry is a lot faster,and my sirupati is perfectly fitted to the sheath,but since I am somewhat ambidextrous I find crossdraw carry useful.The way the sheath is designed has alot to do with it.Khukuri sheaths seem to work either way,but my issue golok sheath being high ride works much better as a crossdraw. The Cold Steel ATC sheath is pretty much a strong side deal.Then you have to factor in what else you're carrying,re the Colt Commander above.
Still, I expect my sirupati will let me know....

WoodOwl
 
For all you Semper Fi's who've joined up here RayC was a Marine Scout in Nam. 10 or 12 years ago his quick draw scared people at a SOF show we went to in Orlando. But, I noticed he's slowed down a little these days. He's still a Marine, just not an 18 year old one anymore.
 
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