TOPS Bushcrafter Kukuri-7

This may be one of the ancestors of this TOPS khuk.
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It's commonly called an "aircrew khukuri" by collectors. It sets beneath it's big brother, the "M43" khukuri. Both were used during WWII in the China/Burma/India Theater. Judging by photos, the aircrew variant seems to have been used mainly by pilots, who may have needed a shorter, lighter khuk. BTW, my example weighs approx. one pound and is 14 3/4" OAL. It doesn't seem that it would chop as well as its big brothers, but would be a handy bush blade, except the handle is woefully short. It probably fits my four year old son's hand perfectly:) Anyway, I think this TOPS version could be useful for the same reasons the aircrew was, but I would really like to see it at around a pound, as it would be too easy to justify three extra inches and get the CS Gurkha. The CS Gurkha would add a lot of versatility IMHO without any weight penalty. Maybe TOPS could scallop out a large fuller? Thanks again Mist for the great, detailed reviews.:thumbup:
 
Looks like an awesome little kukri! Great review and I really appreciated the photos showing the different tasks performed with the kukri. I had a CS mini gurkha kukri lite that I loved, was comparing it to my CS pipehawk trying to decide which I'd prefer when the kukri broke, on the tang near the handle. So sad! Now I've been focusing on my tomahawk since it seems less likely to break. With the CS kukri, it had a rubbery handle but it wasn't sealed where the handle met the blade, and corrosion can be seen in the broken part. If I was going to get another kukri I'd look for one like this TOPS bushcraft kukri where you can see the tang. Are the scales removable? They look like they are...
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Great Review as always. I've been using Kukri's this last season and love them. I'm with you on the traditional sheaths. Kinda liking this Tops version. Well done!
 
Great review. Really enjoy reading them and appreciate the time you take to lay them out with the wonderful photos. You take some great shots. Which knife did you enjoy handling better, your Tops Dart or this bushcrafter kukuri? I myself am in the market for a kukri style blade that can do good wood prep, having had my eye on these two models, and since you've handled both I would really value your thoughts as to which one you found more comfortable and versatile.
 
Been really checking this knife out lately and I've noticed I can never find it for sale in any exchange or trade blanket. Must mean the folks who buy it, keep it

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