Wilson tactical kukri

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soldier506

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Hi, I am interested in purchasing a new knife in the future. I was looking at the Wilson tactical kukri model 16 as my next purchase. I plan on mainly using it as a camp/bush knife and for survival . I was wondering what your thoughts are on this product? How does the blade stand up ? Does it keep a good edge. Any pros and cons on this product would be great . I know that the shape of the blade makes it not a true kukri like other knives . It is not curved like other kukri knives are . Perhaps a different name would be more appropriate.
Thanks.

Here is a link for reference.
http://www.wilsontactical.com/detail.aspx?ID=21
 
D2 steel for a big camp knife? I don't know about that.
Most big camp knives have a ¼" thick spine, this one is 3/16. Looks more like a tactical fighter than a camp knife to me.

There are way better choices for camp knives that would cost you way less than that.
 
I am no expert on steels. I have read past articles about D2 being a bad choice for a chopper. I know that was one of the complaints about the Kershaw Outcast. I'm not sure why it is a bad choice though, and I've actually heard of a D2 chopper failing. So......................just take everything I said with a grain of salt.:eek::)
 
The kershaw outcast might be a better choice and you can get them for about $60.
 
Thumb serrations ? For a chopper you don't need that ! The weight is enough for serious chopping. D2 for that seems to be a waste. I have a agrussell kukri which is 440B , more appropriate. Yes that's a lot of $$ for a kukri . My big kukri is similar to the military version ,used often, and I'm sure you can get a good one for very reasonable money.Kukris are great tools !!
 
That Wilson product is not a khukuri. It may be a fine knife, but a khuk, it ain't.
If you want a real khuk, try Himalayan Imports.

--Mike L.
 
It's bead blasted! Why anyone on Earth would want a bead blast finish on a non-stainless steel bladed camp knife/chopper is beyond me!
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Regards,
3G
 
Sorry. I see morrowj 98 already mentioned that it was bead blasted. I'm still having trouble figuring out why anyone would bead blast a knife meant for camp work, even a stainless steel bladed knife!

Regards,
3G
 
Hey, I never made it or named it.

What about the use as a tactical combat knife compaired to the kershaw ?
 
Like others have mentioned, you should check out the Himilayan Imports forum here at BFC...
 
I'm curious about the hollow grind of this knife:confused:
It would seem to me that a hollow grind is a poor choice for a chopper. With a hollow grind's thin edge, it may be prone to chipping when going through tough knots in wood.
This is just my opinion anyone feel free to tell me differently, maybe hollow grinds are ideal for this purpose, but I don't think so
 
I do think that is a lot of for a kukri - which the Wilson knife doesn't appear to be. The Wilson reminds me of the old Mamba knives and such.

Me, I recommend one of the surplus British military kukris. $20-&30 should get one and then, if you like it, invest in one of the Himilayan offerings.

I have been rather impressed with the surplus I got - and I found that I probably won't invest in a more expensive version.

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I would rather have a flat grind or a convex on a kukri. I also think the hollow grind is too thin for this knife.
 
soldier506 said:
Hey, I never made it or named it.

What about the use as a tactical combat knife compaired to the kershaw ?
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Soldier506,

First off, welcome aboard (I forgot to say that in my earlier posts).:) Secondly, my comments (bothered by the reasoning behind bead blast finish on that knife) weren't directed at you, and I'm sorry if I made you feel that way in my posts. When I asked, "Did you check the specs," I was asking the members who had posted before me, because I had accidentally skipped over Morrowj 98's post.

As far as tactical combat use, I'd personally take the Kershaw (Outcast) over the Wilson, because I don't see anything besides the grip (maybe) that make the Wilson any better than the Outcast, and with the savings, I'd have enough to buy at least two more decent, back-up knives.;)

Regards,
3G
 
I had never heard of that maker before, They have some nice looking knives. I don't think that d2 is a horrible choice for a chopper, It may not be the best of pry bars, but will make a nice brush tool.
 
I'd buy a HI over that any day. As others have said, D2 isn't the greatest choice for a chopper.
 
Keith_H said:
I had never heard of that maker before, They have some nice looking knives. I don't think that d2 is a horrible choice for a chopper, It may not be the best of pry bars, but will make a nice brush tool.
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Wilson Combat has been around for many many year's, There more well known for there High End Custom 1911 style Combat Semi-Auto Pistol's & componet's/part's Barrel's & such I have a Wilson Match Grade Barrel In my High Standard model 1911 AI and It's Great,
 
That's a "tactical" kukri - looks like it would have no problem chopping into the side of someone's skull. It's available polished and with a coating. D2 works fine and it certainly could be used as a bush knife.

In addition to the Outcast, Knives of Alaska offers a similarly sized bush knife as well.
 
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