The venerable Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri

Now I love me some 01. Are you telling me this blade is now made in 01?

I'll buy it now, if that is the case.
 
Dobe_1 said:
Now I love me some 01. Are you telling me this blade is now made in 01?

I'll buy it now, if that is the case.
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That it is! CS has several models out in 0-1, including the Gurkha.
 
I couldn't say. But, if you only want the 0-1 version, just be sure that's what you're getting as there are still many being advertized as SK5. It's possible the dealers don't realize there was even a change in steel. The 'net will turn up plenty of options with prices from $160+.
 
I have the regular and the large in Carbon V. I have seen the regular one (not mine) cut through a frozen moose leg in one whack. I use mine camping. I don't look for someone to fight with. It is a great camp knife.
 
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Dobe, please give us a review/post your thoughts when you get some bush time with it. I think you'll be mighty impressed:thumbup: You will also, from this day forward, just shake your head when you hear some talking smack about "khukuri like objects (KLO)" being so inferior compared to "real" khukuri. That CS Gurkha is a real MODERN khukuri in every sense of the word. Have fun, but be careful! Khukuri handle differently than straight blades, but once you get used to it, other big blades just don't feel right. That's why my ESEE Junglas was sold. Be safe buddy.
 
As Jdk says, safety is a huge issue with a kukri and you can do a quick search online and find some horrible mistakes. One quick bit of advice is to use your elbow and wrist, not your shoulder. Using big swings with your shoulder brings the blade back to your leg, torso, or other arm.

These kukri will go through surprisingly large branches and keep on going. It is amazing how much force is still behind the blade after it goes through a branch and it is almost impossible to stop it with your muscles. It usually strikes what is in its path. But if you use manageable strikes using your elbow it keeps the blade going away from you. You will also quickly find that strikes using 100% of your power and strikes using 50% of your power produce the same results! But obviously you are safer and more efficient (because you are under more control) with less force.

Anyway, have fun!
 
Appreciate the advice. I sharpened it up last night on my Norton 3 stone system. I'm a free hand sharpener. I like 0-1, and that is why I decided to go ahead with this purchase. I should be chopping some firewood next week. If i do, I'll take some photos, and write a small review.
 
shortwinger said:
As Jdk says, safety is a huge issue with a kukri and you can do a quick search online and find some horrible mistakes. One quick bit of advice is to use your elbow and wrist, not your shoulder. Using big swings with your shoulder brings the blade back to your leg, torso, or other arm.

These kukri will go through surprisingly large branches and keep on going. It is amazing how much force is still behind the blade after it goes through a branch and it is almost impossible to stop it with your muscles. It usually strikes what is in its path. But if you use manageable strikes using your elbow it keeps the blade going away from you. You will also quickly find that strikes using 100% of your power and strikes using 50% of your power produce the same results! But obviously you are safer and more efficient (because you are under more control) with less force.

Anyway, have fun!
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I uhh, heard there was this guy once...

Had a new CS kukri out camping one weekend. Took a big swing at a fallen alder in an effort to cut and collect some firewood for the evening.

Kukri went straight through the wood like it wasn't there, kept going, and landed on the guy's shin. Cut straight through the Carhartt jeans and sliced a nice, clean gash on my... I mean... the guy's shin. I've heard that he still bears the scar to this day.

If you are going to swing full bore with a good Kukri, make sure of your backstop. Cuz that blade is headed there.
 
Velitrius said:
I uhh, heard there was this guy once...

Had a new CS kukri out camping one weekend. Took a big swing at a fallen alder in an effort to cut and collect some firewood for the evening.

Kukri went straight through the wood like it wasn't there, kept going, and landed on the guy's shin. Cut straight through the Carhartt jeans and sliced a nice, clean gash on my... I mean... the guy's shin. I've heard that he still bears the scar to this day.

If you are going to swing full bore with a good Kukri, make sure of your backstop. Cuz that blade is headed there.
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Love it! That exact situation has been repeated many times:D
Dobe_1 said:
Swing a kukri the same as you would an ax or any other high momentum blade.
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Absolutely. I'm paranoid and make sure no body part is in line with the blade. Ever.
 
Hi everyone, I managed to resist the temptation to collect knives for years, but after seeing a lot of kukri's I decided to go for it. I like both the traditional and modern ones.
One of the reasons for not buying knives is that I'm in West-Europe and after shipping and taxes/import duties you pay a lot more than in the USA. For example, a $180 dollar Gurkha Kukri ends up as €230 ($248) Retail here. A $30 kukri machete will cost you €45 here.
So used but NIB is the way to go for now. A NIB Black SK5 Gurkha Kukri is on it's way, as well as a 'antique' kukri (I won't be using the term khukuri, we all know what we mean). There's lots of 'fake' tourist ones for sale, with lion heads and decorated blades, I saw one that looked pretty legit, I hope it turns out to be genuine when it arrives.
FYI the 'cheapest' O1 GK currently retails for €230, though some stores just translate the USD price as quoted by Cold Steel to Euros and hope you bite. Adding $50 shipping and import duties to the $180 will probably translate to €230 anyway.

For looks I much prefer the satin finish, but I got this black SK5 39LGK for €135 which even in USD is a good price ($146). As most I would love to own the San Mai III version, but that sells for €557.50 here (on back order) and some even dare to ask €700.

By the way, I found a shop that still has a few Carbon V 35LTC in stock, but at €225 they aren't exactly cheap either.
 
Ok I got my 39LGK in the mail and it's the first time to hold a mighty blade like that in my hand. Very impressive, and a truly beautiful shape. The handle is super grippy, even after only a few minutes of just holding it I can see why some people report that they get blisters when chopping branches, even when wearing gloves, that diamond pattern digs into you and the weight does the rest. Can't wait to get my traditional kukri so I can compare the two.
Already dreaming of a mint San Mai III...

By the way here's a nice little history on the CS Kukri's.
 
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