Kukris which are the best

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I tried the search and that didn't work so forgive me if this has been posted before. I was just wondering which kukris has the best bang for the buck. I have heard many good things about H.I. but don't have the money for one and saw some cold steel ones for cheaper. Does anyone know the difference and pros/cons. I am open to any other companies for kukris that I have listed Thanks for any input.
 
the cold steel ones you see for cheaper are usually kukri machetes... i have not heard any good comments about them. usually the blade edge requires alot of work before they become somewhat effective.

the HI khuks are worth the investment and if you keep an eye on the deals threads in the HI forum or the trade forum you should be able to pick up a new one for cheap or a fairly good condition used khukri for trade.

in order to get the best recommendation i suggest you post what uses you would like to get outta the khuk as well as the location you are using it. a khuk is nice but if you live in the north like me an axe is much prefered.

just a thought.

cheers
 
Try Tora kukri as well, they have a range from pretty inexpensive to quite expensive, and they also do Deals on their forum to.
 
Aquacopter said:
I tried the search and that didn't work so forgive me if this has been posted before. I was just wondering which kukris has the best bang for the buck. I have heard many good things about H.I. but don't have the money for one and saw some cold steel ones for cheaper. Does anyone know the difference and pros/cons. I am open to any other companies for kukris that I have listed Thanks for any input.
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That Cold Steel thing is not a true khuk. Its rubberized handle will cause blisters. And its thin blade won't give you a feeling for using a real khuk.

Watch HI's DOTD's on this forum for good deals. You can get a good knife, backed by an excellent warranty for pretty dang cheap.

Tora makes a very nice khuk too, but they're expensive.
 
Don't spend your cash on one from CS. Just wait till they have a good deal in HI forum to get the real thing. You won't be sorry and good things come to those who wait. You won't be sorry.
 
CS Kukri machetes suck. The CS Gurka Kukri is a whole different ball game. It is 5/16" thick and weighs 22 oz. It is a heck of a chopper and well worth the money.
 
If you are in the US HI is gonna be your best bargain and if you keep any eye on the forums you can either find a deal from HI (they post them on their site here around 2 to 3pm) or used.

If you live in Europe Tora is gonna be your best bet.
 
Remember that with the H.I. Khukris you are getting a one of a kind hand made knife. You won't likely get anything similar from a US blade-smith for less than 3 times what you'll pay for a H.I.

What kind of use will you be putting it to? I've seen some of the 12 inch Ang Kholas for 75 bucks or less. Those are supposed to be well suited to backpacking. . . A good balance of chopping ability and easy to carry size and weight.
 
The work I would od with it would be some simple camp chores. I live in South Dakota so I know a axe would be better suited for the task. I have one and really like it but have some money burning a small hole in my pocket and they have been on my mind.
 
CS kukri machetes are fine. For machetes. That means they are not forged, they're stamped from relatively thin stock, they come with rough edges needing to be sharpened, and have molded plastic handles. The kukri shape alone does impart some advantages with chopping and slicing. But you will not get the heft or variety of shapes and sizes or differential heat treat you will generally get with the HI/Tora/KukriHouse kukris.

That being said, keep in mind the nature of HI kukris. They are, after all, hand forged in a third world country, and look it. That means there can be some inconsistency, minor flaws, usually cosmetic, and the occasional bad heat treat. Folks in the US are generally accustomed to more "perfection". Though perfectly functional, some folks may be turned off by their rustic construction.
 
I've been satisfied with the Khukuris I've bought from Kukuri House. The shipping has been late everytime so instead of an expected two weeks it was 3 or 4 but the Knives have been very nice. The fit on the handles has needed a little sanding or file work as well but I still recomend the company. I send you their address. Tora has a excellent site, definatly check it out. I'd recomend at the least a 10" blade for a khukuri, some people describe the knifes overall legnth and others blade legnth, be aware of that :)
 
shecky said:
That being said, keep in mind the nature of HI kukris. They are, after all, hand forged in a third world country, and look it. That means there can be some inconsistency, minor flaws, usually cosmetic, and the occasional bad heat treat. Folks in the US are generally accustomed to more "perfection". Though perfectly functional, some folks may be turned off by their rustic construction.
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Not picking on you, shecky, but

While my HI khukri doesn't look to be factory made (because it's not), "rustic" is really not, IMO, an accurate description.

Check out the Himalayan Imports Picture Thread
 
I was looking on Kukris house and how do you know which one to pick. I would like the three blade setup if I was going to get it but besides that I haven't a clue which ones are better than the other.
 
markksr said:
Not picking on you, shecky, but

While my HI khukri doesn't look to be factory made (because it's not), "rustic" is really not, IMO, an accurate description.

Check out the Himalayan Imports Picture Thread
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Agreed. I have a 14" HI Bura Dui Chirra and a 22" dui chirra with the full set of antler tools. Both are works of art. My first Knuk was a CS gurkha light, it is a poor imitation of what a real khukhri is.

For an everyday beater I like the Khukhri House Bahadur.

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