Thai Field Kukri

Thomas Linton

Thomas Linton

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EBay brings us the opportunity to bid on a genuine Thai Field Kukri:

"These knives are 100% fully functional or what they call 'live blade.'
LEGAL NOTICE
All though this knife is 100% fully functional, it is not recommended for use. This knife is sold as a cultural and decorative use only."

Got it? :D

[Actually, these new items look like WWII-issue ersatz khuks that have shown up from time-to-time. Ron Flook, British and Commonwealth Military Knives (Howell Press, 1999) at pp. 196-197 (plates 464 and 465). Examined in-hand, the WWII items appear to have been stamped out of sheet steel amd ground to finished shape.]
 
I wouldn't call any of my collection "dead" blades, but then again, none were sold to me with the express warning that they're not to be used.

I wonder what the manufacturer's customer service is like? ;)
 
"The blade on the Field Kukri is forged and heat treated using the same method as my Thai swords. So YES, this Field Kukri can perform the cutting test (cut through nails)."

And a 30-day guarantee!!!
 
SASSAS said:
"The blade on the Field Kukri is forged and heat treated using the same method as my Thai swords. So YES, this Field Kukri can perform the cutting test (cut through nails)."

And a 30-day guarantee!!!
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They can cut nails BUT actual use is not "recommended" - "cultural and decorative use only."


Is this what we could call a "mixed message"?
 
You'd have to ask a lawyer...oh...nevermind.
 
Nasty said:
You'd have to ask a lawyer...oh...nevermind.
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Bite your tongue, sir! Oh, I see you already did. As you said, nevermind.

You know, those blades really do have lovely shapes. ALMOST tempted to get one, just to see how quickly it would fall apart.
 
The field kukri is like what someone around here called an E-nep like 5 years ago. Someone even did an evaluation on one, I bet you could find it either on the HI sight (there was an HI blade in the review) or search the Bladeforums archives. If these are the real deal it might be a good beater. What the heck, the price is right.

YMMV, as always, and UAYOR.

TTFN,
stevo
 
I bought one of this guys traditional Thai knives some time ago. Can't remember the name but the blade is about 12" long and the handle is 12-14". Looks like This one but with a longer handle. Blade is thin and as forged in finish. One of the best machetes I've ever used. Thing is, on about the third whack on a branch, the blade flew out of the handle. I've epoxied it and the ferrule and it has served well since. Probably should be pinned. I emailed the guy and told him about the near accident. It may be the reason for the disclaimer now. The blade is carbon steel and pretty thin and it cuts like crazy. Easy to sharpen.

Like StevoMiller says, they should be good beaters.

Steve
 
ferguson said:
I bought one of this guys traditional Thai knives some time ago. Can't remember the name but the blade is about 12" long and the handle is 12-14". Looks like This one but with a longer handle. Blade is thin and as forged in finish. One of the best machetes I've ever used. Thing is, on about the third whack on a branch, the blade flew out of the handle. I've epoxied it and the ferrule and it has served well since. Probably should be pinned. I emailed the guy and told him about the near accident. It may be the reason for the disclaimer now. The blade is carbon steel and pretty thin and it cuts like crazy. Easy to sharpen.

Like StevoMiller says, they should be good beaters.

Steve
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Gives a whole new meaning to "not standing behind their work." [DUCK!!]

(Not you, Duck. The other kinda "duck.")
 
Thomas Linton said:
They can cut nails BUT actual use is not "recommended" - "cultural and decorative use only."


Is this what we could call a "mixed message"?
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It depends on what the meaning of the word "is" is.
 
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