Khukuri Respect & Safety

Apothecary

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1.A khukuri is a tool which has a sharp blade. It can be and is used for many useful tasks. It is not a toy. Treat it with the respect that it deserves.

2. Take the time to learn how to handle a khukuri properly. You’ll find that your use will be more efficient and enjoyable.

3. Always handle and use your khukuri with safety in mind. If you are not 100% dedicated to safety, you have no business using a khukuri. Below are some examples of things not to do and consequences.

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These fellows are not being serious about safety...

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Neither is this fellow...Do NOT do this at home or anywhere else!!!

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And this is an example of the damage a khukuri can cause.

4. Even when a khukuri is being sheathed and unsheathed, safety should be kept in mind.

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Notice how the user keeps his hand away from the edge area.

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And the wrong way to unsheath/sheath a khukuri...

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The fellow handling this khukuri was lucky to avoid serious injury to his hand.

5. Watch out for the sharp chape( this is the sharp brass thing covering the tip of the scabbard)!!! Take a file and round it off or remove it completely.

6. Maintain your khukuri. Keep it sharp and make sure that it fits snugly in its scabbard. If it needs repairs, consult Uncle Bill and the khukuri experts at the Himalayan Imports Forum for advice.

7. If you are allowing others to handle your khukuris, make sure that you instruct them on how you expect them to handle them. This is for their safety and yours. If any doubt exists as to safety, do not let them handle your khukuris. After all, what responsible khukuri owner/user would give a sharp knife to an idiot? Remember, you are responsible for your khukuri.

8. If you see another person using a khukuri in an unsafe manner, stop and instruct them in safe khukuri use. You, and they, will be glad you did.

9. Once more, a khukuri is NOT A TOY!!! It is a sharp tool that can hurt you and others if not used with safety in mind.

10. The pictures and information above were provided by Uncle Bill Martino, Tom Marker, Russell Slate, MauiRob, Howard Wallace’s Khukuri FAQ, Terry Sisco and other responsible khukuri users.

11. The author of this safety thread is not responsible in any way if you misuse a khukuri and hurt yourself in any way. You, and you ALONE are responsible for your actions. No exceptions.

If you have any further information, pictures that would enhance this safety thread, please email me.

Thank you!

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Harry
Himalayan Imports Khukuri Range Safety Officer
Himalayan Imports Website
Howard Wallace's Fabulous Khukuri FAQ!

"He either fears his fate too much,
Or his deserts are small,
That dares not put it to the touch,
To win or lose it all...."
- James Graham, Marquess of Montrose (1612-1650)

[This message has been edited by Apothecary (edited 06-05-2001).]
 
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Well Done Harry!!!!!!!
And remember the pic of the guy's leg wasn't caused by someone swinging a khukuri, but one that slipped and fell.

Be extra careful how you handle them when sharpening or just laying them down on something.
Make sure the whole khukuri is placed on a table or any other surface off the ground such as a flat rock.
If the handle is left hanging off the edge of something it's layed on a slight bump could dislodge it causeing severe injury and if the point or edge is not placed well on a table it can cause a serious cut on someone passing by too close.



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Yvsa.

"VEGETARIAN".............
Indin word for lousy hunter.
 
What type of kuk did Terry do this to himself with? I am curious as to what form the little demon takes to bite such an expert, a brave kuk...really. I am really suprised that the other, nicer, kuks that Terry has do not finish this vile one off when he is not looking.
 
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Dave IIRC the khukuri that Terry was working on was one of the older lighter ones, but he will tell us for sure.

Another thing one might consider is having a too large of handle brought down in size a bit to better fit your hand.
The Super Salyan I have has been brought down quite a bit as well as one of the GRS models.
I don't have the grip I once had and I have had both of these khukuris fly out of my hand.
They were not only a danger to myself, but anyone standing close by.
And if I decide to put the other GRS that hasn't had the handle made smaller to work I will take the handle down to my size before hand.
One of these days I may trade it off though and have sorta been saving it for that.


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Yvsa.

"VEGETARIAN".............
Indin word for lousy hunter.
 
Make sure nobody is inline (downrange) of your swing in case the khukuri slips out of your hand.

Make sure no body parts are on the opposite side of the object you are chopping. The khukuri may suddenly penetrate.

I just jabbed myself with the charpe from the GRS this weekend climbing over a fence.

Will
 
We've all discussed the spirit of the blades and their willingness in the handsof their partners.

Seems the sheaths are also endowed with some sort of personality - Will's was trying to help him over a fence!! Wonders abound....

Seriously, Will, I was just trying to put the best face on your accident...depending on where you were jabbed, of course
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Anybody ever thought about a thread on proper khukuri-swingin' technique? What with the emphasis in Harry's thread on proper use . . . seems like worth thinking about, at least. Grip, proper wrist-snapping technique, tips on choping mechanics and edge geometry, etc. With all the brains around here, I imagine somebody's thought about it.

And Will, ever tried carrying your khukuri traditional "in the sash" style, instead of using the frog? I think it's the best way. I just loosen my belt a couple notches and shove the sheath down between belt and pants, handle a little above the buckle (cross-draw). Keeps the chape off you, doesn't bounce against your leg, and much easier to draw. The only trouble is that the back flap of the sheath can catch if it's not well tacked down, and the chape can catch on clothing when you remove the sheath.
 
YVSA,
I have been thinking for quite some time I want to buy a GRS, or maybe a 20"AK. I dont have a BIG monster yet. (Little Monsters around here number 2) If you do consider tradeing it (for cash) I'll be willing to take it, and if not I'll order one here soon from Uncle.

Dave

Ps. Just want to be the first to ask, I have read many archives about the Kuks you have.
 
DocPat2511,

No I have not tried the carrying the khukuri the traditional way. I will give it a try.

Normally the khukuri goes on the belt behind my right hip. This works well for everything up to an 18" Ang Khola. Normally I carry the bigger khukuri in my backpack or just in my hands.

Will
 
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Tsimi I will dig it out in a day or so and check it over so I can e-mail you an accurate description of it.
And if you like a handle that's not so large I might consider trading the Friendship GRS seeing as how it's you that's wanting one.
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That's the one I modified the handle on.

I will describe both in the e-mail.
And if we strike a deal I will polish the GRS blade out to as good as new and put one of my edges on it for you.
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That is if you would like me to do that?
I know some people prefer to put their own edges on their own knive's.

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Yvsa.

"VEGETARIAN".............
Indin word for lousy hunter.
 
The khukuri that opened up my leg was a old 20 inch village khukuri that I had sharpened a few days before. Be very careful when working on a khukuri too!
And as I said in the other post: DON'T WORK ON KHUKURIS AT 2:00 IN THE MORNING!!!!
Tired and Sharp do not go good together.

SLASH
(AKA Terry)
 
YVSA,
If you could e-mail me at:

inkymess@hotmail.com

Yes, I would like one of your edges on the knife. I have a 12" AK and a 20" Kobra and I want to see if I am doing the right thing.

I would really like to have the description and strike a deal.

--Dave

Ps.
And I know that the e-mail address name will raise questions in the forum so I will explain. Inkymess was my imaginary friend as a child. Easy to remember and easy to spell, what else do you want in a name?
 
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