Source for kukri knives

[ohiojerry]

I tried to go to the Himalayan Imports website today and then saw the announcement about the closure. With HI off the board, what are the good go to vendors for kukri style knives?

Thank you.

 

[Jdottinger]

Kailash Blades. They’re active here on the forum.

 

[ohiojerry]

Kailash Blades. They’re active here on the forum.

Thanks, I will check them out. Is Atlanta Cutlery any good?

 

[David Mary]

 

[DocJD]

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Says some AI !

Maybe David Mary could make you a really great one ?

 

[Jdottinger]

Thanks, I will check them out. Is Atlanta Cutlery any good?

I’m not familiar with Atlanta Cutlery. Check out Kailash. You won’t be disappointed. https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/kailash-blades.947/

 

[David Mary]

Says some AI !

It looks up what real people have said, and then summarizes, in an instant.

 

[David Mary]

Maybe David Mary could make you one?

Not any time soon.

 

[Arathol]

Thanks, I will check them out. Is Atlanta Cutlery any good?

Atlanta Cutlery is just a place that sells stuff. If you buy from them, just like anyplace else, you need to know what you are buying by doing some research. AC sells a lot of LARP junk, but has in the past sold some good stuff also.

 

[tltt]

Thanks, I will check them out. Is Atlanta Cutlery any good?

I'd skip Atlanta Cutlery, their current (not antique) real kukries are just rebranded Windlass stuff, and always needs some finishing done by the buyer. That was fine when they were $15-30 knives, now that they're closer to $100, I'd buy something else.

For traditional top tier in my eye right now would be Kailash or the English seller Tora.

Middle tier but good, would be Kukri House or EGKH. They're good buys, but lack some of the hand work and personality of the top tier stuff.

 

[oldmanwilly]

For traditional top tier in my eye right now would be Kailash or the English seller Tora.

Middle tier but good, would be Kukri House or EGKH. They're good buys, but lack some of the hand work and personality of the top tier stuff.

I concur re Kailash and Tora. I think Tora had some controversy here over a decade ago, but I had no issue ordering from them and love the khuk I received. Kailash gets my vote though as you can fully customize a knife to fit your wants and they are fairly active and accessible here on the forums.

I would warn against EGKH (Ex Gurka Khukuri House). The one I received from them had a blade with a terrible heat treat; it could not hold an edge and rolled terribly when chopping through soft, thin pine branches.

 

[DocJD]

Not any time soon.

Playing "hard to get "... but being well "worth waiting for" !

 

[DocJD]

It looks up what real people have said, and then summarizes, in an instant.

"AI" is just another computer program , with a fancy name and tremendous hype for money .

GIGO still applies !

 

[Alfred E. Newbman]

Great Gurkha Kukri is also solid, at least from the one I've bought from them.

 

[Everest Forge]

Hi everyone,
I’m Deepak, the owner of Everest Forge. We focus on making hand-forged, functional kukris in Nepal — everything from traditional styles to modern tactical designs. Each piece is made by skilled bladesmiths with a focus on real-world use, not just display.


If you're looking for quality kukris made by experienced hands, feel free to check out Everest Forge or reach out with any questions. Happy to help.


— Deepak
Owner, Everest Forge