Khukuri Info?
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Does it have any markings on the blade? "Made in Nepal/India"? At first glance it looks like one that I saw offered on ebay. One or two companies with many available at once. I'm sure someone else will pop up with some better and more complete information.
And Welcome to the Forum dennyg. If you like khukuris, this is the place for you. Just hold on to you wallet and bank accounts. For some reason you can't have just one. Oh and read the Safety Sticky, please.
Rick
And Welcome to the Forum dennyg. If you like khukuris, this is the place for you. Just hold on to you wallet and bank accounts. For some reason you can't have just one. Oh and read the Safety Sticky, please.
Rick
Welcome dennyg!,
Your khukuri is an india made khukuri. It is a copy of the Military Mk III pattern khukuri. This type of khukuri is made by several companies, most notably Windlass Steel Crafts. As far as khukuri go, it is a functional khukuri that is meant to be used. The heat treat on these can be somewhat hit or miss, but by most reports they take abuse pretty well. They normally retail for about $20 or so, depending on where you order them. They are also the type of khukuri that is most used to create fake WWI and WWII khukuri.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=620695
http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?t=84146
Your khukuri is an india made khukuri. It is a copy of the Military Mk III pattern khukuri. This type of khukuri is made by several companies, most notably Windlass Steel Crafts. As far as khukuri go, it is a functional khukuri that is meant to be used. The heat treat on these can be somewhat hit or miss, but by most reports they take abuse pretty well. They normally retail for about $20 or so, depending on where you order them. They are also the type of khukuri that is most used to create fake WWI and WWII khukuri.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=620695
http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?t=84146
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I don't know if this is the right place for this, but I was wondering about some info on this khukuri.I figured I'd post this here because you guys are the most knowledgable on this kind of knife. Length O.L.-17" Blade-12" Handle-5" Thickness-1/4" Tang-Tapered. Thanks for any info. http://
Windlass Steelcrafts would be my top bet from everything about the overall dimensions and the very rough finish of the handle. You can buy these from Atlanta Cutlery for a bit less than $30.00. Less if unsharpened. There is a slightly nicer, longer version with brass bolster and buttcap, also full tang with two rivet pins called the Assam Rifles Kukri, it costs about $10.00 more if I recall.
Windlass Steelcrafts is a large Indian cutlery shop and do everything from basic kitchen implements to reproductions of Japanese and European medieval swords and weapons. Some of their swords have a fair reputation, these kukri's are not among their best. Nothing about either of their kukri models is hand made in the true sense of the word, this is a mass reproduced "assembly" slapped together without a wit of care for fit and finish and it's heat treatment is at best "adequate" if mostly consistent from what I understand.
They are adequate, but not at all special and the handle will likely require some working over with a rasp to smooth the rough spots and the scabbard will probably fall apart from the looks of it, frog first, leather wrap second.
For yard work too brutal to waste a better example on (I use mine to cut sod into sections and slots in landscaping trim pieces), it will suffice. If you want a "real" Khukuri, look no further than Himalayan Imports or KHHI/KHT (operated by two brothers).
Warm regards,
-E
There's no marking whatsoever on this knife. The sheath is the traditional style but covered in very thin leather with a brass tip. I bought this knife close to 20yrs ago but I don't remember where. Since this appears to be a cheap knockoff I guess I can be as brutal with it as I want. Thanks for all the info.