What I don't need to hear about khukuries...

This is an attempt to turn a dumb double post into possibly another dumb action -

While you could call the khukuri a "genuine weapon of war" accurately because it has been used in war, to market it as such would be the proverbial "shot in the foot" due to the political shenanigans being perpetrated in our country, as has already been alluded to. It's greatness and reputation lie in part because it can, and has gone from the farm to the battlefield with equal success in both places.
 
I'd say that calling a Khukuri a "genuine weapon of war," although it only tells half the story, is nonetheless NOT hyperbole. In fact, since TB's shop (the source of my khukuris) produces those supplied to the Gurkhas, I'd say it's appropriate. Of course, it is also most certainly true that the majority of khukuris used in the world ARE in fact tools NOT used in combat. Note: This post is meant to be friendly and should not be taken in any way as an assault on anybody or anything. I'm just responding with my opinion about a statement made about our product and our site. Thanks all.
 
Time to apply superglue to my teeth and lips so I don't respond. :barf:
 
I think what we're saying is it is more appropriate to sell khukuris as what they are most likely to be used as...tools. I'm not saying GH doesn't promote it's products as tools, but IMO it's a safe bet that if everybody starts referring to khuks as "weapons of war" we'll start hearing "dangerous assault knives" from politicians and morons everywhere (2 above terms interchangeable, IMO). There was already a Japanese Police officer killed by a man with a khukuri a few weeks ago, and we here in the US should try to keep the potential bad press to a minimum. Besides, technically speaking, neither GH or HI sell "genuine weapons of war", since none of the knives currently being made have been used during a war. IMO only an M43, K45 or other knife like the HI logo khuk are genuine weapons of war, having been used in WWII.
 
Matt,

I would suggest that, even if antique M43 had been to war, that it would have done so as a tool, and as such would be no more a weapon of war than the issued boots worn by the man that carried it. Certainly an implement of war, but it seems a bit of a stretch to call it a weapon. Although, I suppose the term could be applied in the broader strategic sense, as it would to raw materials, food, propaganda, and other assets which provide strategic advantage during a conflict.

Unfortunately, I doubt the general population will read "weapon" in the strategic sense.

Craig,
I am sure you are not the only one using this type of language. It's unfortunate that our current politics drives us to mind our language; less our words be distorted and used against us.

n2s
 
Originally posted by mohd
The statistic shows that about 50% of murder cases in Malaysia were using cleaver! Then ... cleaver is a weapon! :p Since most of housewifes have cleaver in their kitchen ... then most of housewifes are dangerous criminals! :confused:
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Yikes! I promise never again to insult a Malaysian woman's cooking.

Sheesh. Some people are so sensitive. :eek:
 
I hear the common kitchen knives are much favored here in the US.

And welcome to the Cantina, Mike.
 
Dayum that's 2 brand new guys that have entered the Cantina today!!!!
Welcome aboard and pull up a chair or can or whatever you can find to set on and join in.
What khukuri are you gonna get 1st or do you already have a couple of dozen?!?!?!?;):D
 
Wow Bro, that's the first time I've seen the Gag Face in action. Tell us what you really think!
 
It's just that I'm not gonna repeat it here and my rule Not to ever buy a GH kukri still stands, or anything else from the person who owns GH for that matter.:barf:
I don't post in that piddleing little forum either.:barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf:
 
Thanks for the welcome guys. I'm new to khukuris. I recently bought the WWII model from Bill. These knives are so cool! I'll be using mine for slashing through Florida's swamp brush while hunting hogs, deer and turkey. Plan to use it too for wacking through hog and deer limbs when gutting.

BTW Yvsa, I really like your definition of vegetarian.:D
 
The search feature reveals Mr. G has not posted on his own forum in September. He posted to one thread in August, and to two threads in July.

His Co-Moderator has not posted on that forum in the last three months.( Edit 9/8/01 and correction: make that since May 4, 2001 - five months. Other forums he appears to post to regularly ).

Check it out for yourself.

But he can find time to read and respond to a competitor's forum?
 
N2S, I agree that even a WWII khukuri was primarily a tool. IMO, the difference between a tool and a weapon is simply how it's used. A baseball bat can be a deadly and brutal weapon if used improperly, and a firearm can be nothing more than a tool if used properly. There is actually a definite history of gorkhas using their khukuries as their primary weapon during WWII, but I wouldn't let a politician know about it :D . To me, at least, it's simply about being historically correct, not politically correct. But I definitely agree that one shouldn't be so quick to advertise something as a weapon of war. It's sad things have to be so complicated these days, though.
 
The founder of the ABA, the somewhat controversial Dr. Gyi had a saying I liked regarding khukuris. It was, "don't scare the neighbors."
 
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