TFW Kukri

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Anyone, any experience with the kukri from Traditional Filipino Weapons? Thanks! (Even though, technically, this is a big knife...hopefully the question is allowed here.)
 
Thanks. There are...yet they focus on antiques, from what I've seen so far.

[L.E. But, seeing that somehow I missed the forum you linked, I very much thank you.]

I wasn't able to find pretty much anything on the functionality of this piece but Ron's video.
 
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I spoke to Ron about his kukri, he seemed confident that it would hold up to being used in ways other than as a weapon. I was very clear about my intent with it and he was very confident on the capability of his product and its durability, still I personally haven't found anything online showing one being used extensively. I was hoping someone here had tested one. When I spoke to Ron I explained to him what I wanted it for and asked if he would mind me reviewing it and posting the results online and I really liked his answer which was " That would be great, I have never asked anyone to do that if you do please let me know so I can post the results in my facebook page" To me it seems like he feels confident with their durability. In a nut shell it boils down to paying $265 (that's with shipping) to test it, this week I bought the Voyager hawk from 2Hawks but I'm still considering buying TWF kukri in the near future and reviewing it. I'm just hoping someone does it first :)
 
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Check out the Himalayan Imports sub forum here for authentic Nepali made khuks. Good stuff and some great service. They often have a "Deal of the Day"-KV
 
Tarsis22 said:
I spoke to Ron about his kukri, he seemed confident that it would hold up to being used in ways other than as a weapon. I was very clear about my intent with it and he was very confident on the capability of his product and its durability, still I personally haven't found anything online showing one being used extensively. I was hoping someone here had tested one. When I spoke to Ron I explained to him what I wanted it for and asked if he would mind me reviewing it and posting the results online and I really liked his answer which was " That would be great, I have never asked anyone to do that if you do please let me know so I can post the results in my facebook page" To me it seems like he feels confident with their durability. In a nut shell it boils down to paying $265 (that's with shipping) to test it, this week I bought the Voyager hawk from 2Hawks but I'm still considering buying TWF kukri in the near future and reviewing it. I'm just hoping someone does it first :)
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Oh, haven't checked this thread in ages. I bought a Cold SteelGurkha Kukri and a BK 21 during my visit to US. But still interested if by any chance you get this one. Please keep me updated!
 
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kvaughn said:
Check out the Himalayan Imports sub forum here for authentic Nepali made khuks. Good stuff and some great service. They often have a "Deal of the Day"-KV
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Well, HI does have excellent service, I'll give them that. It is an understatement, in fact, to say so.

But the fact that I am buying today what many call "KLO"s after having had 3 HI and yet another traditional kukri, will tell you that it is doubtful I will ever buy another one. I was in your place for a while, so I appreciate your suggestion, but then I stopped believing stuff when my personal experience contradicted it. I like my blades properly hardened at least in the sweet spot and not warped. For this I was called many ways and told I don't appreciate "character" in a blade :) by fans.

The older kamis may have done a much better work than the current ones. You may have been exposed to their work. Thing is, I LOVE everything, nasty ring included :), in a traditional kukri. If anyone could guarantee that I can get a proper traditional kukri, I'd get one in a heart beat! But, otherwise, playing roulette from Europe, is no longer my thing. Even if I just got unlucky many many times in a row.
 
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Tora is also a good source fro authentic Kukri, but they always seem to be only pre order when I look now.
 
Silverthorn said:
Tora is also a good source fro authentic Kukri, but they always seem to be only pre order when I look now.
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I have two from them that I got in trade on the secondary market. They both required a LOT of work to be made serviceable-one had a massive twist to the blade that I had to straighten, (which was bloody festive-almost ripped my post vise off the wall) the other I actually had to reharden). YMMV.
 
Thanks, but for the same reasons, I'd stay clear of Tora as well. Just too much risk at the moment.
 
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