NEW DESIGN! Bhura- our new smallest khukuri

[Kailash Blades]

We've got a new design out guys!

Bhura! The smallest mini khukuri in production!

We get asked very frequently to make mini khukuris smaller than 5" and we usually say no. To fit a broad cutting belly and recurve for carving into such a small blade leads to a very cramped blade that looks ugly and suffers a lot functionally.
Naturally to make a blade shorter that's still excellent we need to shake a few things up. Firstly no cho- there just isn't real estate to spare.
We take all that iconic curvature of a khukuri blade and allow it to flow into the handle of the knife. This allows the belly to relax and open up, creating a more beautiful and smooth blade that still has the same silhouette, ornamentation and form factor as a khukuri. The broad cutting belly and dropped point remain while carving duty is relegated to a small flat section directly in front of the bolster.

Finally we developed a more refined single length of handle to ensure maximum functionality across a decent range of hand sizes in as compact a package as possible. Sometimes when you're trying to optimise a knife as a system having one very dialed in handle is best. Note the lack of handle rings- this allows for maximum versatility in grip and compatability with the most hands possible.

This particular blade is made with a stacked leather handle, polished white metal hardware and a traditional dap. It's intended to be a high value blade and with the cheapest options comes in at 35 usd.
Some specs: Blade: 3.5" Handle: 4.25" Spine Thickness at Bolster: 4mm Total Weight: 90g

Finally- the name! Bhura means baby fish in Nepalese. It was initially called the tadpole but we thought a nepalese name would be a better fit for the style and be a bit more unique. Maybe you could give one to a family member and over time their taste in khukuris could grow with the pensioners and mutinies and other big fishies?
A question for you guys too. With all the changes we've made do you think this is still a khukuri?

Take care and stay safe,
Andrew and the team at Kailash.

 

[Chandra]

It's very cute, but I wouldn't classify it under khukuri as it lacks the distinctive features. It would be illegal in the UK, but I can see it being a good edc knife.
I also like the name, it's very fitting and quite affectionate.

 

[fishface5]

That looks great!!

 

[not2sharp]

I like it.

n2s

 

[Kailash Blades]

Thanks guys!
I don't think it's a khukuri either, primarily because it doesn't have a recurved portion of edge- despite the aesthetic and fitting similarities that's the dealbreaker. I think that taking some time to figure out taxonomies and define your personal boundaries of a specific blade form can be a very enlightening thing to try though

 

[shane45-1911]

I like it.

Me too.

 

[Kailash Blades]

NEW BLADE LENGTH:
Our bhura has been seeing a lot of love lately and we've had some enquiries from people who like the blade style but wish it was a little bigger and more capable. Seemed like a nice idea and a gap in our lineup so we've gone ahead and released a roided up 6 inch bhura.

As the blade has been stretched out it benefits from a larger and gentler belly for superior surface work, a wider straight carving section near the bolster and a significantly less stubby tip that's a bit better for fine work and ease of penetration.

The spine thickness has also been increased slightly at the bolster to 4.5mm to give a little more insurance in the rowdier work that this knife will now be seeing.
This specific blade has a large rosewood handle, polished finish, brass hardware, performance grind and traditional dap.
What do you guys think? A more useful size than the 3.5"? Does it look better or worse than the smaller bhura?

 

[bigeard09]

NEW BLADE LENGTH:
Our bhura has been seeing a lot of love lately and we've had some enquiries from people who like the blade style but wish it was a little bigger and more capable. Seemed like a nice idea and a gap in our lineup so we've gone ahead and released a roided up 6 inch bhura.

As the blade has been stretched out it benefits from a larger and gentler belly for superior surface work, a wider straight carving section near the bolster and a significantly less stubby tip that's a bit better for fine work and ease of penetration.

The spine thickness has also been increased slightly at the bolster to 4.5mm to give a little more insurance in the rowdier work that this knife will now be seeing.
This specific blade has a large rosewood handle, polished finish, brass hardware, performance grind and traditional dap.
What do you guys think? A more useful size than the 3.5"? Does it look better or worse than the smaller bhura?

A lot better , not just in aesthetics but in a practical use environment ! As Ive said elswhere , every knife has its uses but with this larger Bhura I think the ergonomics , blade shape and the handle lend itself to a great medium bushcraft knife for many of the tasks around the camp site . It reminds me of the Laplander Leuku knife and no doubt could be used in a similar role . If I was in the market for such a knife this would be a good contender .

 

[bigeard09]

Can we see it in its scabbard / sheath Andrew ?

 

[Kailash Blades]

I haven't got any pics of it in its sheath sorry! I don't think once has been made for it yet. I'm sure some pics of it with sheath will hit up social media once we get some customer orders in.