Kukri

Guys I have a "Bola" design by J. Neilson, Mountain Hollow forge, that is simply awesome for cutting. It has a forged 5160 blade.
 
Outdoors magazine doesn't understand the workings of the knives as evidenced by the drawings.To get maximum cutting power we want the blade to be parallel to the forearm.However when we hold a knife the blade of a straight knife is about 30 degrees off the line of the forearm . This gives less than fullpower. The kukri solves the problem with its bent blade because the blade is now parallel to the forearm and gives full power stroke. I've had kukris for years and use them all the time. I also have a machete but that never gets used.
 
Hey Mete,
What would you recommend for a real nice one with around a ten/twelve inch blade? I much prefer carbon steel. Thanks!
 
Originally posted by berettaman12000
What would you recommend for a real nice one with around a ten/twelve inch blade? I much prefer carbon steel. Thanks!
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Blem #4 from this thread is still available:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=281010

It is a 15" AK. It's handmade from a truck leaf spring in Nepal. It is listed as a "blem" (blemish or 'second') because of a crack in the horn handle that has been fixed with superglue, but it will be a very fine blade! It's also half price with free shipping!
 
Berettaman, I,ve had my big one for years ,pre H-I, 12" and weighs 24 oz I think that's basically the WWII style.I reworked the handle.The more recent one is by agrussell,made of 1095, 18 Oz and a much better handle for me. The answer really is to know what you're going to cut, 24 oz is capable of very serious chopping of big stuff ,the 18 oz for lighter chopping.The big one replaced small axe and hatchett and it's more useful with its longer cutting surface. More than 24 oz ? I'd use a full sized axe or saw. Lighter than 18 oz ? you might as well use a BK-7 .From all I hear H-I makes good kukris and has large selection.
 
Yep, mine is also around 24oz or so with a 12" blade. I believe it's a Khukuri house blade, but not sure. I've put a wrap of 550 around the sheath and handle since this photo was taken.

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My error , agrussell kukri is made of 440B not 1095. A good choice for the application.
 
Originally posted by Thomas Linton
Respectfully, 1095 would seem to be a better choice for a chopping tool than any 440 series steel.
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No doubt about that. High carbon is perfect for big choppers!
 
I have one that I got from Atlanta Cutlery for $17.00 about 10 years ago. I cold blued the blade, wrapped with para cord and tossed the smaller blades. It has split Mesquite wood about 4' around and 12' long with one chop straight down the middle. I put it away about 5 years ago but just recently took it out and started using it again. It's definately one of my favorites.
 
18" Ang Khola Khukuri 29oz
12" Blade; Differentially tempered 5160 steel

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And its the only Khukuri I own.
 
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