Secret KZ Test Photos Revealed!

Horn Dog said:
Here is my summary of testing the Killa Zilla.

1. This is a very heavy Khukri, but not any heavier than some traditional ones. Still, in a Khuk with a 12" blade, I'd prefer one around 22 to 28 oz rather than 39 oz. I realize that this is my preference and that some users are fine with the very heavy Khukris.

2. The edge profile on mine was too thick to chop well. Yes, I tried it with the factory edge first. I don't know if all were like this or not. I would prefer the knife be made in 3/16" stock or else 1/4" thick with a full flat grind to lighten the knife and improve the edge geometry.

3. A Resiprene C handle and hidden tang with a traditional khukri shape would be easier on the hand and improve handling. It would also reduce costs some. I realize that Busse Combat no longer uses Res C, so let Scrap Yard sell it! :D SR77 is fine for this type of knife.

Overall, it is one heck of a chopper and wood splitter. I could live with the handle and even the weight, but the edge profile needs some serious work.
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If this is ever released with a thinner blade I'll be ordering one for sure!!!
 
We all have to keep a few things in mind here. This is Jerry's first Khukri, or at least the first I am aware of. Making a khukri from stock removal presents some serious manufacturing challenges. While the HI Khuks are hand forged and ground, they are able to have these very thick spines and then hammer out thin fullers to lighten the blade. This is not practical in mass production. Also, you may notice that the curve is not as extreme as some khuks. Imagine how wide the the INFI stock would have to be to machine away all that expensive steel if a more radical shape was attempted. Having a more traditional shape would be even more expensive. This is a most impressive knife. I have given my honest feedback in hopes that a future production model will be even better.
 
I took my K Zilla on a field trip once. I didn't tie it very well with my backpack so it fell off while I was climbing a rock. My wife said I made the most horrible cry when I saw it dropped 7 meters down and the blade part landed on a rock first. This impact was so big KZ was air born again and landed on its handle part for the second impact.
I thought this KZ was ruined but it was OK, though the part of leather sheath which took the first impact was flattened, as if it were a pile of PlayDoh just been thrown on the rock.
So I am happy Busse had made KZ that strong.
 
Horn Dog said:
3. A Resiprene C handle and hidden tang with a traditional khukri shape would be easier on the hand and improve handling. It would also reduce costs some. I realize that Busse Combat no longer uses Res C, so let Scrap Yard sell it! :D SR77 is fine for this type of knife.
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+1:thumbup:
I plan on getting one regardless, but this kind of knife does sound like it would be more practical made by the Yard.
 
I'd be all over a Res-C handled one. Maybe reverse the Regulator handle and beef it up a bit to make it.

THAT would be a great kookree. (Kookree kookree kookree starts with B - for Busse!)

Keep it satin. Satin and Res-C - has it ever been done???
 
Is that a chip or a sliver of wood?


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It's the first Busse I've seen with some flair. However whether I like it or not is a moot point as I assume it costs over 800 bucks. I'm stupid but not that stupid.
 
Well I cleaned it up a bit today from all the chopping and splitting. It is overcast, so I tried to get a picture of the edge. I did not do my usual polished edge, trying to keep it looking as factory as possible.
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It is an impressive chopper, for sure.
 
WOW, that looks really nice. I hope the final production model resembles what you have done with yours. I am sure that would be an amazing chopper.:thumbup::cool:
 
I like the KZ lines, unlike the typical strong kuhkri curve, this one is more suttle, and the tip alignes foward of the hand kind of like a "kopis" would. so you might be able to thrust with it, the handle looks beefed up enough to afford protection. just an observation
 
Yes, it does have a kopis shape to it. I think all the inward curved knives were from the Greek influence.
 
ron_m80 said:
I like the KZ lines, unlike the typical strong kuhkri curve, this one is more suttle, and the tip alignes foward of the hand kind of like a "kopis" would. so you might be able to thrust with it, the handle looks beefed up enough to afford protection. just an observation
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I kinda struggle with the looks of many kurks...but the KZ is a very good looking blade in my eyes.
 
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