Kukri Field Guide

Before anyone wastes 14 minutes of their life watching that, let me say that all this is, is someone sitting down and talking about kuk's, no "field guide" or sharing of knowledge at all... and the first kuk' that he rattles on about is the Cold Steel KLO... If you bother to watch Part 2, he finally uses a kuk' 8 minutes into it... You might need to turn up the volume since there is so much traffic noise since his "shelter" is pitched on the side of a busy road.

My suggestion is to just go straight to the Himalayan Imports subforum here and get your knowledge from there.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/739-Himalayan-Imports
 
i really like my cs kukri - great chopper and that handle is very comfortable. kukris are the closest thing a knife can get to being an axe i think.
 
CWL said:
Before anyone wastes 14 minutes of their life watching that, let me say that all this is, is someone sitting down and talking about kuk's, no "field guide" or sharing of knowledge at all... and the first kuk' that he rattles on about is the Cold Steel KLO... If you bother to watch Part 2, he finally uses a kuk' 8 minutes into it... You might need to turn up the volume since there is so much traffic noise since his "shelter" is pitched on the side of a busy road.

My suggestion is to just go straight to the Himalayan Imports subforum here and get your knowledge from there.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/739-Himalayan-Imports
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You are wrong. The video is the first of 4 parts. in the other parts he explains and demonstrates. He uses the cold steel first to make a point. You have turned off many people from watching this video and you are wrong.
 
Khukuri are wonderful tools. I have two Cold Steel khukuri, an old LTC and a Gurkha Kukri, and they are top notch and amazingly versatile. Be safe.
 
ukknifer said:
You are wrong. The video is the first of 4 parts. in the other parts he explains and demonstrates. He uses the cold steel first to make a point. You have turned off many people from watching this video and you are wrong.
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When posting links, it is customary for the poster to explain what other viewers should expect to see and why it is relevant. You just threw out a link without truthfully explaining what a viewer will get. You did not state that this was the first of 4 and it takes almost 30 minutes before a knife even gets used. Not my idea of a "field guide".

Yes, my intention is to let others know that this is a waste of time.
 
Bit thin skinned? Can't handle critique, hmmm?

Easier to throw insults instead of explaining why people should spend an hour listening to somebody drone on and on?

If you're going to post here, you should take the time to explain why people should spend their time following outside links. What will people learn from a "field guide" that doesn't take place in the field?

I'm giving my opinion and then suggested an alternative in going to our own kuk' sub-forum here where real experts will share real techniques.
 
CWL said:
Bit thin skinned? Can't handle critique, hmmm?
Not really but I found you rude and an obvious troll. Its irritating.
Easier to throw insults instead of explaining why people should spend an hour listening to somebody drone on and on?
The guy in the vedio is a wilderness master. You could learn a few things from him (if you took the time to watch) I f you do not want its fine. move a long thank you but no need to turn people off a great vedio just because you dont like cold steel. You are superficial and arrogant.
If you're going to post here, you should take the time to explain why people should spend their time following outside links. What will people learn from a "field guide" that doesn't take place in the field?
I posted to share a link to a great channel. Again people who are interested can watch. People who don't, don't.
I'm giving my opinion and then suggested an alternative in going to our own kuk' sub-forum here where real experts will share real techniques.
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The kuk sub-forum is great but not everything.
You are still a jerk
 
Hey guys calm it down before you get in trouble.

I watched all 4 parts.

He is the first person I've seen on video that shows the drawknifing techniques, but he failed to show the scrapping team unique for removing fine shavings, as would be used in finishing a bow or tool handle.

In chopping he would have had better performance if he had used a rolling snap.

I agree he could have skipped the CS KLO.

For rust prevention on the blade I prefer olive oil or mineral oil as I may use my kuk on food and silicon is not safe for food use.

He had problems with the weight of the AngKhola, I get better performance from an HI M43 and it's lighter too.

In his final video he makes a heavy endorsement of the CS Gurkha Kukri, I disagree with that endorsement. The CS Kukri's Keaton handle is a blister factory, and does not allow a proper rolling snap. This leads to it being used with to tight of a wrist, decreasing performance, as well as increasing fatigue. The flat grind on the CS kuk has a tendency to get stuck in the material being cut leading to frustration, fatigue, and more of a likelihood of injury. The HI kuk's have a convexed edge what changes prevents their sticking.

Overall the video were fairly good, though a few more techniques could have been covered.

Wish I had a video camera, I could make some killer videos of how to use a Kukri.
 
CWL, you're pretty good at giving your opinion. Thanks for your informative contribution, once again.

Now back on topic-
I thought the vids were decent. I always appreciate it when people take the time to make informative video. I have to agree in regards to the Cold Steel GK. Handle does do well at giving hot spots and blisters. Works well in the weeds but not on wood.
 
Too much talk and not enough application, I got bored with the explanation of every minute detail. Maybe if I had never handled a knife before........but this is BLADESFORUMS.

Wildmike has been around here for a lot longer with actual personal usage of a kukri, justified critique is not trolling....being that thin skinned around here is like blood in the water. Nobody enjoys a keyboard whiner. Man card could be up for review........

I have 4 Ghurka house kukri's(2 for 1 deal), cs kukri machete's large/small, cs ghurka sk-5 and a sweet LTC in carbon V all have been used. Really need to trade up to an HI. Cleared a lot of trail on my 10 acre's up north.

I wish you would make a video Wildmike, always enjoyed your kukri posts and hard earned experience with them.
 
Agreed Brad. Mike's opinion carries a lot of weight. But, I also love the CS. I used an old CS LTC for a long time and very roughly and it is just about perfect for what I need in Texas. My newer SK-5 Gurkha is awesome as well. I actually wrapped the handle of the Gurkha in 550 cord to bulk it up for chopping hard wood, which it does well for a blade that can also act as a machete. That being said, I love my traditional khuks as well. I have a blem HI WWII that warms my heart and is a pleasure to use. A hard, well shaped handle on the CS Gurkha would be an upgrade on that model. What the Gurkha really offers is a modern version of the classic WWI/II Mk. II. The length and weight, as well as balance, is just right for everything but heavy wood chopping. Take care gents.
 
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