best khukuri makers

[traines]

After watching the new resident evil movie I decided I want a khukuri any thoughts and suggestions of the best makers out there? I want something that is usuable and not a deco piece. Was thinking of getting something from Khukuri House at http://www.gurkhas-kukris.com/khukuri_house/ thoughts comments?

[achee]

I would look into the Cold steel made kukris, I belive that they make official certified blades.

[sharker66]

I have a Camillius / Kbar kukuri. Same steel as the US machetes and camillus survival knives, polymer handle. Top shelf, good balance and you can sharpened it. Found mine at a gun show. I keep it in the truck.

[50 Freak]

Without a doubt, the best Khukuri makers out there is Himalayan Imports....their knives will put to shame any other.

Trust me on this....They may not always be the most prettiest, but they make something that u can beat up and will be handing down to your son and him to his son.

[AndyC]

http://www.gurkhas-kukris.com/

Using a Khukuri (http://www.gurkhas-kukris.com/khukuri/)

Just for kicks, my Gurkha sidekick and me:

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8193/andyghurkaonpatrol2nu1.jpg

[MtnWulf]

I've used a Cold Steel LTC Kukri for many years. The first one broke just in front of the grip after abusing it by driving stakes with the flat, it's just not designed for that. I replaced it and think it's the best woods blade to have. Weighs about 1 lb. Cuts as well or better than a hatchet, and can be used for brush like a machete. It can be thrown, and it can cut like you wouldn't believe.

The Gurka Kukri they sell is heavier, more curved and has a thicker spine, I think it's 1/4 " thick. It's been accepted by the Bando assoc. and is a tough, capable blade.

I also have one of the Kukri Machetes they sell, and for the money it's a very good blade. It needs to be sharpened from the box, but works better than the GI machete.

[traines]

Thanks for the input people

[traines]

I know alot of people want to come home from over in the sandbox but seeing the pic reminds me hell I would love to go over as a civilian contractor.

[AOE4]

I have absolutely no doubt that the very best Khukuris available today are sold by HIMALAYAN IMPORTS. Their khukuris are made in Nepal by professional Kamis (smiths), some of whom have been making Khukris for over 40 years. These knives are made from spring steel, hand forged and differentially hardened, with wood or horn handles. Many have spine thicknesses of over 1/2 inch. For more information, the HIMALAYAN IMPORTS website is http://www.himalayan-imports.com/

Himalayan Imports' headquarters is in Nevada. (Their shops are in Nepal.) Most of the over 40 Khukuris that I own (bought from them) have arrived via USPS in three work days or less. (I live in New York.)

You can save money by buying one of the Deals of the Day listed by Yangdu Martino (daughter of one of the co-founders of HI, widow of the other) at
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=739

Regards,
Bill

[mparrish]

Ehh? I was under the impression that Yangdu's last name was Martino and that she was the wife of "Uncle" Bill Martino.

And yes, I own several HI blades in flavors of Khuks. Solid, every one of them.

[Andy the Aussie]

Originally posted by AndyC
http://www.gurkhas-kukris.com/

Using a Khukuri (http://www.gurkhas-kukris.com/khukuri/)

Just for kicks, my Gurkha sidekick and me:

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8193/andyghurkaonpatrol2nu1.jpg .....he is tall and has fairer skin than most I have seen before....your blue hat looks silly in that enviroment though mate.... :p :p

[AndyC]

But I still have my sunglasses :wink:

[Andy the Aussie]

Originally posted by AndyC
But I still have my sunglasses :wink: .... for the moment...probably thanks to that tall bodyguard you have trailing around after you....:p :p

[AOE4]

Mparrish wrote: "Ehh? I was under the impression that Yangdu's last name was Martino and that she was the wife of "Uncle" Bill Martino..."

You are asolutely correct. My bad. (I don't know what I was thinking of when I wrote Martinez.) I edited my message to show Yangdu's correct last name.

Regards,
Bill

[traines]

well there appears to be two camps Khukuri House on one and Himalayan Imports on the other, since I cant try out one from both ill go to the old thinking it through route. I do know however the higher priced stuff is not always the best and vice versa hmmmmmmm.........................

[ALBPM]

Kukris anyone......

I'm another HIMALAYAN IMPORTS customer. I've used to 'other' brands and they don't hold up....

Check out the Forum for the "Deals of the day"
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=739


http://mywebpages.comcast.net/pmahl/collect.jpg
22" Chitlangi love the double fullers on the Chits
18" Chitlangi
18" Sher 'Attitude' Special new run
17" Villager BGRS
14" BDC with the nice fullers
12" Sirupati - will keep this one in the truck in reach
9" Sgt Khadaka
7" JKM by Kumar


http://mywebpages.comcast.net/pmahl/attitude.jpg
18" Sher 'Attitude' Special - very interesting knife. Feels like it can hack as well at stab.
Doesn't come with the Karda and Chakma so easy to carry. It really has a lethal feel to it.

had to have a Fishing Khuk :biggrin:

http://himalayan-imports.com/uncle/2-09-06-3.JPG

http://himalayan-imports.com/uncle/2-09-06-2.JPG

[vmtz]

Originally posted by AndyC
But I still have my sunglasses :wink:

Only because I was being nice.

Vince

[Noah Zark]

Originally posted by AOE4
I have absolutely no doubt that the very best Khukuris available today are sold by HIMALAYAN IMPORTS. Their khukuris are made in Nepal by professional Kamis (smiths), some of whom have been making Khukris for over 40 years. These knives are made from spring steel, hand forged and differentially hardened, with wood or horn handles. Many have spine thicknesses of over 1/2 inch. For more information, the HIMALAYAN IMPORTS website is http://www.himalayan-imports.com/

Himalayan Imports' headquarters is in Nevada. (Their shops are in Nepal.) Most of the over 40 Khukuris that I own (bought from them) have arrived via USPS in three work days or less. (I live in New York.)

You can save money by buying one of the Deals of the Day listed by Yangdu Martino (daughter of one of the co-founders of HI, widow of the other) at
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=739

Regards,
Bill


Absolutely +1 on Himalayan Imports products. Accept no substitutes. I'm completely satisfied with the ones that I have, all purchased from the Deal of the Day at the Blade Forums.

Noah

[vmtz]

So are these functional knives or are they just for display?

Vince

[xtremerange]

Originally posted by vmtz
So are these functional knives or are they just for display?

Vince

Can't speak for ALBPM ut I use my Khukris in the yard for various tasks. My neighbors are probably scarred s#!!!ess.

[mparrish]

HI blades are working blades. I only have one HI blade that can be considered a visual display only. My 18 inch AK is a great chopper when out camping or around the yard.

[gunplumber]

Had a kukri many years ago, don't remember what happened to it.

Is there a ballyistic nylon sheath availalbe for the traditional/service model?

Also - little confused on the difference between the Kukri house "issue" and the himalayin imports M43 - they appear to be the same type, style, weight, but 300% price difference.

[mparrish]

HI Khuks are leather. However, Dan Koster (on the boards there at bladeforums.com) does make kydex sheaths for the popular model. Pretty reasonable prices as well.

[gunplumber]

I can do Kydex and ABS myself, what I was looking for was a nylon sheath in OD, in which there would normally be a kydex/abs liner.

pretty common with the k-bar type, but plain kydex irritates me.

while I do have the machines to modify field gear (I used to manufacture ghillie suits for a living) I was looking for an off-the shelf item.

[mparrish]

Unfortunately, HI's kami's only make the buff hide leather sheaths. End user would need to make any sheath beyond that.

Be interesting to see a nice lined nylon sheath out there for HI blades. Future market Mark? :D

[gunplumber]

I'm too overloaded as it is - one reason I discontinued my ghillisuits.

A company like tactical taylor maybe?

Tactiocal taylor doesn't seem to interested in money or customers, but maybe a company like his.

I had my tactical tailor rucksack stolen out of my truck - I sent him an e-mail to buy another - its been 3 weeks and he hasn't bothered to respond. I'll get a ruck elsewhere.

[averagejohndoh308]

As it's been said before, Himalayan Imports are the best.

They are forged from Volvo semi truck springs (which turns out to be 5160, a medium chrome medium carbon steel). There is a neat tutorial somewhere on how they are made.

AJD

[traines]

thanks for all the input and suggestions still havent decided which maker model to buy but it helped

[storm gunner]

Try here http://www.toratoratora.co.uk/catalogue/category.asp?id=6 excellent blades and wont kill your wallet like HI..and check out the forums too , The owners name is Simon and he's an absolute pleasure to do business with..

[sinisterdouble68]

How would the ones from Atlanta Cutlery Corp be?They claim to have ones made to currrent military specs made by windlass steelcrafts.
They also have some of the original ones.Wondered how this compared to the ones mentioned.


SinsterDouble68

[storm gunner]

The Atlanta cutlery ones are alright ,you have to put an edge on them though as they come unsharpened ..decent quality for the price

[starbuck]

I would like to have a good blade. The khukuri designs look good, but it's not easy to find real quality in the steel. I have 100 year old corn knife that is better than anything I've seen for sale in person. Yesterday I saw a 19th century Japanese sword at the Dayton Art Institute. I would pay 500+ for a blade of that quality today. It was very impressive.

Where can I find that kind of quality? I don't care if its a machete, kuhkuri, or sword.

[slikrickabn]

Have had one of the Atlanta Cutlery kukries for about 20 years, and have used it extensively. Takes a bit of sharpening, but will hold a good edge. Good buy for the money.

Rick:fal: