Well said jdk1 on the cultural aspect of a kukri. ON the stabbing part I couldnt agree more also,as you and Bawanna stated.Without a hand guard I wouldnt even think about it.If you hit a bone well,.....eyikes!Also some blades tend to curve down quit a bit.Im with Bawanna, make a swipe ,possibly swinging down and behind, then get up a tree and wait for the bleedout.I wish I had told the guy( dont remember name) who just got his first kukri to beware swinging in line with your body because of the momentum going through the target.I cut a small doe ham on mothers cutting board with several small whacks.The Kabar cut bone all the way to the board about 4 or 5 times very easily.
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So true Karda you speak nothing but the truth, unlike some other westerner who think they pretty much invented the kukri and as i have found them to be mainly smoke and mirrors when it comes to honesty and treating the customer with respect . Just goes to show their naivety and one track minds. Nothing but good things to say about H.I their true tradition and customs . The least we can do is be respectful and honoured to be so blessed. Keep up the great work, and thanks for everything H.I.( I often wonder how a kukri can be made at all with out the correct blessing and traditions)
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My take is that the Kami litterally put a part of his life into each blade. From healthy young boy to the time he cannot physically make Khukuris anymore they can only make so many blades in a lifetime and in less than desirable conditions. Doing it the traditional way makes that number far less than something off a production line. Thats what that Kami was born to do he did it and passed it on to the next. I mean theres only so many Bura pieces! Like fine art! If that aint a piece of a mans heart and life, soul or whatever you want to call it then I dont what it is.
Love that trisul!
Love Bacon too
Love that trisul!
Love Bacon too