Hello to All:Well I'm going to try to explain how I draw the Kuk.PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE YOU START.
First; from now on every time you pull the knife from the scabbard you must be aware,of the feel on the back of the blade, as it slides against the back of the scabbard. To me it's like scraping the scabbard off of the khukuri, you'll see what I mean.
1) Put the Khukuri on your belt some where on or near your back pocket (if you go to the GORKHA GALLERY look at the pics you'll see how they wear it).
2) Listen to your Uncle Bill and stand sideways in font of a mirror and far enough away so you won't hit the thing when you draw.
3) Reach around and grab the handle and pull it toward the draw hand by twisting the belt loop. At this point the K is horizontal (parallel to the floor) with the back of the scabbard pressing against you.
4) Now with the feeling of scraping the scabbard off the K draw. Feel the back of the K slide against the back of the scabbard (THIS FEEL IS THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN BE 100% SURE THAT THE EDGE IS NOT CUTTING OUT REMEMBER THIS ACTION IS OUT OF YOUR SIGHT BUT NOT OUT OF YOUR TOUCH) all the way to the tip. When the blade clears the scabbard drop the elbow and raise the K as if ready to chop. Look in the mirror the whole time.
5) Then slide the K back in feel the back of the blade slide.
OK THAT'S IT!
PLEASE GO SLOW
WHEN YOU FIRST TRY USE A 3 COUNT
1-grab K
2-twist sacabbard (K- hoizontal)
3-draw out to the ready
AFTER A SHORT TIME YOU CAN USE A 2 COUNT
1-grab the K twist the sacabbard
2-draw out to the ready
GOOD LUCK and BE CAREFULL
