Looking for a very good kukri. Need help :).

[22Ruger]

Well, here's the deal in short. I am looking to buy a kukri, and I want something that will last forever so to speak. I am looking for a 15+" one that has a thick blade. Does anyone know of good companies? I really trying to avoid buying junk as I'm looking for a heavy-use one.

This is the one I am looking at right now:

http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/catalog/product.php?id=313934fecc3

 

[Hoodcanal5]

Those ones are good quality. That store along with himalayian inports is good.

 

[1066vik]

yes, that is a reputable company with fairly low prices, but keep in mind the $40 for shipping from overseas.

 

[ron_m80]

There is a BUSSE re-do of the classic Kuhkri, they call it a KZII or a Killa Zilla. It carries a lifetime warranty, and there were a few over on the exchange last I looked.

 

[gomipile]

Are there any decent full-thickness kukris (as in: not machetes) that can be had in the US for less than $100 shipped?

 

[Huntsman Knife Co. LLC.]

Get a ZILLA!!!

 

[ron_m80]

Are there any decent full-thickness kukris (as in: not machetes) that can be had in the US for less than $100 shipped?

The last time someone said something like that, I believe the responce with all the "+1"'s to it, was to "Check the Himilayan Import" forum for the "special deals".

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=818887

 

[dongbeiren]

ZILLA is sweet, looks very well balanced.

 

[22Ruger]

Great, thanks for all the info!

 

[DennisStrickland]

i think you would really like the bill siegle but may be out of your price range.---dennis

 

[GerroldP]

Hi, what is that little notch at the bottom on the blade near the hand guard??

http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/catalog/products.php?id=31fa874

Thanks,

GP

 

[Andrew Colglazier]

Hi, what is that little notch at the bottom on the blade near the hand guard??

http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/catalog/products.php?id=31fa874

Thanks,

GP

Go to the Himalayan Imports subforum and learn all about khuks. The notch is called a "cho", and if a khuk doesn't have one in some form or other, it isn't a traditional khukuri. The cho isn't necessary to be a good chopper, but it isn't a true khuk without one.

Andy

 

[Karda]

i think you would really like the bill siegle but may be out of your price range.---dennis

Dennis, where do you think mr. seigle gets his ideas for design and construction? He does make a mighty fine, albiet expensive khukuri.

Hi, what is that little notch at the bottom on the blade near the hand guard??

Thanks,

GP

This link will tell you all you want to know about khukuri construction.

http://www.himalayan-imports.com/Construction.html

 

[SpookyDriver]

About $30 over your price point, but spend a few bucks more for a Himalayan Imports khukuri and you'll have a tool that your grandkid's grandkids will be using long after you're gone.

Here's my 15" Ank Khola. 3/8" thick and very sharp. I've been using/abusing this blade for several years as my camping/RV chopper. I could polish it up a bit to a mirror shine again, but it's a tool, not a trophy.

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

+1 to Himalayan Imports. If you want indestructible, you can't do better. Some of them DO come quite dull however, so you may need to spend some time putting an edge on yours.

 

[JayGoliath]

You could never go wrong with H.I which also known as Honorably Indestructible.

The khuks they offer are overbuilt for toughness. :thumbup:

Thick? How thick? How does 0.5" sound?