Khukuri, he ultimate survival knife? (pic intensive)

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Hello guys,
I've written a comprehensive review of a 16.5" Chiruwa Ang Khola. Beware that it is pic intensive and not yet proofread. For those of you who already own something from HI, there are no surprises, but if you are on the edge or thinking about buying, you may find this very useful. Below are a few samples of the photos you can expect. You can check it out here: http://funditor.110mb.com/Chiruwa Ang Khola Khukuri Review.html Come on guys, it's one more click... you've come this far - a step outside of bladeforums.com won't hurt :)
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http://funditor.110mb.com/Chiruwa Ang Khola Khukuri Review.html

Please let me know what you think! Please also share some pics in this thread of your khuks! You're proud of that tree you cut down, here's another chance to use that picture!

Thank you,
~CanDo
 
Any mods out there, would it be possible to change the title to "the" instead of "he"?
 
That was a extremely comprehensive, and well written review. Good stuff!:thumbup:

One question. Were you wearing gloves during the entire exercises? Reason I ask is the ridge. From what you wrote, it helped with a secure grip while chopping, but if you had un-gloved hands do you think it would create a "hot spot" or blisters after a while?

Thanks for the great write up.:cool:
 
Very nice review! I own several of HI's great knives. My most used and most favorite knife is a "Pen" knife, designed for HI by one of BF's own knifemakers, Dan Koster, who is also known as "Pendentive" from time to time.

Again, nice review! I agree with everything you have said.

Andy
 
Khukuri, the ultimate survival knife?
The Nepalese sure think so.
I guess if you can survive the Himalayas with one. . .
 
Nice pics. I'm a fan of the khukuri too!

That review was VERY good too!
 
Alright. You seem to have had much better results with your Khukuri then I did when I put it up against my hatchet. Perhaps I need more practice with the Khuk, and then try it against my hatchet again. For comparison, I was using the exact same model as what you used.

Along the lines of Tarmix's question. Do you also think using gloves provide a good shock absorbtion against the full tang chiruwa handle? I know my khuk left a nice bruise on the inside of my hand.
 
I just traded for a Khukuri , BK&T made by blackjack that looks new w/sheath ,I am excited to get it , there is always something that needs to be chopped.
 
Well written review:thumbup:

Noshtero, I prefer puraparo tangs on khukuri, you get a lot less shock and yet the handle is still very strong;

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Great review! :thumbup:

But as for the question in the thread subject... While I do find kukris fun and effective at chopping, let me play the devil's advocate since no one else has done it yet in this thread. ;) A kukri might well be among the worst survival knives, in my view. Why? The size and weight. How many people would be willing to EDC a kukri? How many people would carry it on top of all their other gear? Kukris have the problem that all other big blades have, and for the big kukris, it's even worse, since they are extremely long, thick and heavy and to top it off of awkward shape. A great tool if you have it with you, but will you in fact have it with you when the smelly stuff hits the air conditioning device? For survival knives, many rather smart people tend to favor knives that you can actually EDC even outside a combat zone or a tropical jungle. Knives like that don't make great choppers, but they don't weigh you down either, nor do they get people calling the police on you quite as much. Something to consider - but it in no way detracts from the performance of a well made kukri.
 
A polished kukri ? Whimp ! The ridge is a pain even with gloves. Mine has been greatly reduced and is now comfortable . Do the Nepalese have very small hands ? I know they are much shorter than I am. Anyway don't be afraid to modify your tools to fit you !!
 
mete said:
A polished kukri ? Whimp ! The ridge is a pain even with gloves. Mine has been greatly reduced and is now comfortable . Do the Nepalese have very small hands ? I know they are much shorter than I am. Anyway don't be afraid to modify your tools to fit you !!
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I suspect that, given the size of their hands, Nepalese hold the khukuri with the ridge between their little and ring fingers, not in their palm. (Also prevents "Butt Bite.") Many khukuri handles do not allow this grip for larger Western hands.

Several "village" khukuri I have do not exhibit the sharp ring; it has disappeared by deliberate smoothing or through use. They feel better to me in prolonged use.

Second Yoshi on khuks with stick tangs - less shock transmitted to the hand.
 
Excellent review. I have the same khurk with a horn handle, They are awesome choppers. Tape wrap on handle does not allow you to see the pins, trust me, it is a Chiruwa:)
 
Elen said:
Great review! :thumbup:

But as for the question in the thread subject... While I do find kukris fun and effective at chopping, let me play the devil's advocate since no one else has done it yet in this thread. ;) A kukri might well be among the worst survival knives, in my view. Why? The size and weight. How many people would be willing to EDC a kukri?
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I don't know if I'd ever want to EDC a kukri, because my 'ED' usually involves suburbia. That said, for trips deep into the wilderness I can see carrying a kukri for fire/shelter building instead of a hatchet or small axe. Would I have it strapped to my belt instead of my backpack? I suppose that depends on if my pack has a padded hip belt.

Also, for family trips up into the Sierra for vacations, I could see throwing one of these into the trunk, just in case.

As for me, personally, I'm seriously leaning towards the 12" model. If I need something bigger, I'd probably just go for an axe.
 
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