WWIII khukuri?

Andrew Lynch

Andrew Lynch

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I've been hearing a lot about this WWIII khukuri, but don't know much really. First off, what are it's characteristics, size, and
special features from the regular WWII's. Also, how much does it cost? Thanks a lot to anyone who can help me on this!
 
Johan, when I tried the link, nothing came up.

The main difference Andrew is that the WWIII has a different handle and sheath than the WWII. The WWIII khuks have handles and sheaths of modern materials and are of a more contemporary design intended to make these khuks even more indestructable and versatile.

 
They are also numbered (we only made 40 of them). If you do a search on this forum for "WWIII" I'm sure you'll get lots of hits. Now, if only we can get some to the owners in the next week . . . I'll be able to sleep better!!!!!!!

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The basic concept was to bring a traditionally forged Nepalese blade together with modern handle materials and ergonomics and a mulitcarry kydex sheath. Attempts to make something similar to this by ColdSteel IMO have missed the mark by trying to "improve" the blade profile while loosing the benefits of a zone hardened blade. In it`s final incarnation it`s a WWII profile blade, glassbead blasted and hot blued with a full profile tang (Panawal style) featuring a unique ergonomic shape,black or olive green semi rough finished canvas micarta grip scales and a lanyard hole. Sheaths are multi carry kydex by Edgeworks in black or olive green. There are also some variations with polish blued blades and polished grips in black or white (The tactical tux khukuri!). I ordered mine in all "tactical" black.
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The going price is whatever you can get one of us 40 to part with it for!
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Marcus
 
This project started when Marcus asked for a kydex sheath for his bhojpure and I wanted micarta handles on a WWII.
http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum33/HTML/000026.html

The concept just exploded from there
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http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum33/HTML/000061.html


As the name suggests, the WWIII is our interpretation of what the Gurkha regiments would be issued for "The Next War" based on the best materials available today.

I think the appeal of the khukuri is it's exceptional ruggedness. But the traditional sheath and handle can be improved upon. The WWIII borrows from proven designes from makers like Rob Simonich, Newt Livesay, and many others.

In making the WWIII, we could have picked any of the blades from the regular GH line up. The WWII blade was picked because it was the best overall blade type. Interestingly, both Craig and Bill Martino felt the WWII model is their personal favorite. That says alot given how many khukuris passed through their hands.

I would love to see this khukuri get a featured review in one of the knife mags. Maybe then Craig will make 'em in larger numbers and available to everyone.



[This message has been edited by tallwingedgoat (edited 05-26-2000).]
 
I think it`s important to mention that Craig deserves the loins share of the credit for the WWIII project. We all contribited ideas toward it but he allowed it to progress and followed it through with all the phone calls,letters,mailing of materials and such here,there and everywhere etc. not to mention putting up with all of us saying "Aretheydone yetaretheydoneyetaretheydoneyet....?????"
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The concept itself was nothing new ,it`s been discussed many times before,but it was Craig who made it HAPPEN. BRAVO and thanks Craig!!!!! Marcus
 
Yeah let's hear it for Craig, and Bob too for doing the real work and making it possible.

Hep hep Horray!
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Funny how we all keep "shifting the blame" on the WWIII - shows what a bunch of swell guys we all are
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I always "pin the blame" on the forumites involved, as it was y'all who started this. Sure, I handled some of the logistics, but . . . awe, hell. The important thing is that by this time next weekend, SOMEBODY (don't know who yet) will have one of these babies in their hands.

One thing I think I did that was GOOD was to offer the khukuris as "khukuri futures." Already, if somebody wanted one, they would cost $295? (can't remember the exact quoted price, as there ARE no more to sell). So, the way I look at it, every owner has already made 100% on his investment. I bet if anybody offered theirs for sale, they could get at least that much.

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Is there a picture of it anywhere?

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BenLeeMS,

Because it's been an ongoing project, there aren't any pics yet of the finished product. Hopefully that will change in the next week or so. However, there are a few pics of the work in progress and lots of other Khukuri/knife pics on the GH Galleries.

Craig,

I hope your digital camera is ready to rock and roll when the WWIII's start arriving. The WWIII gallery is all set up and waiting.

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[This message has been edited by Blackdog (edited 06-06-2000).]
 
Craig, ditto what Blackdog said. I ordered mine with olive slabs & sheath, so of course I would like to see how the other versions turned out.
 
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