Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri In Field Review

[@muddog1561]

I've used a Kukri for years, one of mine is usally my go to for chopping and brush clearing. I love the design, it's very efficient.

[@cattafin]

Great review. I would just add that the use of a lanyard on this large knife should only be utilized when you are not swinging it hard. If you were to attach it to your wrist with a tether and drop it during a hard swing it will most certainly come back around and severely injure you. Better to let it fly away,sacrifice the kukri not your body.

[@trenchhawk]

Lanyards on kukris are a bad idea , reason being that IF you lose your grip/control of the kukri the lanyard will keep it attached to you and it is heavy enough and sharp enough that wherever it impacts you at it will leave a serious wound, if you lose control of a kukri or any similiar sized knife you want the knife to hopefully fling away from you

[@klausheisler5014]

Came here to observe the original satin finish, I just got done putting a fresh bluing compound patina on mine. "Gookra kukri" at 65hrc....... (FANCY) Mines a SK5 Gurkha kukri at 55hrc. SK5 can actually achieve 65hrc, not sure how that would do under the impact stresses of a large chopping tool though. I Wouldn't have posted this YEARS after the fact, but the description still says it has a "rc hardness of 65"......Found it amusing so just here to poke fun....

[@patrickgermond2750]

Yeah, between that and our Tahoma I have a hard time deciding. I own both and I've settled on the Kukri do to the fact I can take down a 4 inch tree with 4 hits. After some time now I really prefer carving with it. The bulbus front carries the blade through will caring a stick were as my esee6 when the knife catches my wrist always ends up bent back at the end of the cut. I built a bowdrill divot onto my sheath and it's pretty sweet now. Along with a ferro rod and speedy sharp kydex holders.

[@Wingman115]

+Patrick Germond 👍🏻👊🏻

[@garywilliamson1859]

This knife has one major task. It is one of the best Combat blades made. Wood chopping and other tasks are not what this knife is used for. Good demonstration of the blade strength. If I was in the mountains of Afghanistan I'd have this knife with me as a combat tool.

[@preparedmind101]

People always ask me for Kukri reviews, though I'm not big on them..so I'll like YOUR video so it shows up in the feed. Great channel!

[@redneckzen]

PREPAREDMIND101 Hey Chris, how about a Kukri review? :D Acutally, you could get your new partner to do one. Her competition blade has similar qualities. I'm jus' sayin' .... ;)

[@MSJsoul]

Fair review. You certainly put that thing though the paces. That's some SD fall weather there behind you!

[@MSJsoul]

I hear you. Took the Bushman Bowie (purchased after your nice review and it is very versatile) out for some playin time the other day in the area. Fun stuff!

[@jisley7371]

There is no way that blade is Rc 65. SK-5 CAN be that hard, but for this application is probably sub 60. Its still an excellent choice of material though.

[@bipalshakya]

oh...and BTW, if you want khukuris for more show casing rather than using, u can also get khukuris with carved designs on the blade and the sheath itself as well. but the sheath that we get here is wooden. Sure the carved, designed khukuri works fine...but would not recommend it for actually using...except for a rare use here and there. It cuts fine, but then the work might damage the design and the decorating carvings.

[@andrewsheldonreeves]

The kukri paired with a kukri owns. I mean OWNS! You can't beat it. But for me carrying it.. I don't anymore. I did before i carried a bowsaw. But for backpacking I will take the cs gurka kukri 12 inch machete, a mora knife, and a 21 inch bowsaw. That's what I recomend. Check out the cs kukri machete!

[@Wingman115]

Don't get me wrong I like the knife I just don't think it's for everyone. It performed really well in the review. But there are some many knives out there to choose from this would not be my first pick. Thanks for the comment I love learning from my viewers.. Great stuff. I hope you subscribe and join in on the comments again. Take care. Jon aka Wingman115

[@sweetcostarica]

***** Just remembered something important about your nice review. *Warning:* Lanyards are not used on traditional kukris for safety reasons. The bell shape on the end of the traditional handle is the method "real" kukris use to keep the big knife in the hand. The lanyard is a very bad idea because: Let us just say you lose your grip in a swing, where is that hefty 22 ounces of knife going...? Think boomerang, ouch that is going to hurt! Please no landyards on big blades, OK.

[@Wingman115]

sweetcostarica Great info thanks for sharing!

[@6brettes]

sweetcostarica good advice far better to lose it in outwards swing directions even lose it regain it than have it boomerang back on you because of a lanyard attachment a loose grip on the handle also is better than a tight grip as it allows the shock to resonate first without travelling up your arm if you also move your palm to rear of handle whilst chopping you should get more weight chop impacts added at the sweetpoint when u get practised with these you learn to try to hit the sweetpoint every time they can be thrown too!! as a thrower and used as a sword in combat at larger dimensions the lanyard should only be slack used with a loose grip and not held taught if it is used at all!! or that flick back can occur esp if you forget your attached it to a lanyard you can also straddle a lanyard without having it your hand insides the loop the lanyard should release fully if held this way not connected to your arm hand etc but the blade handle can be easily retrieved if it is in awkward spot like thick brush river pool etc by using another stick to hook it out via the lanyard loop on its handle rear if you insist upon using a lanyard do so safely using the above tips never fully connect to a lanyard tho when using these knives if you insist upon having one keep it loose grip on handle and over top of any cordage used not through so blade is kept free of lanyard influences during any chop!! but for pack carry gen security or loss & retrieval a lanyard can prove useful to retrieve bye?

[@teepriest]

The Gurkhas are some of the finest fighting men in the world. It would make you slightly more credible if you could at least pronounce their name correctly. Gookras?

[@MidTnOutdoors]

Great blade and vid sir. Merry Christmas brother.

[@Stonewallx39]

I do almost zero cross cutting with axes and knives. I understand that you were just showing the effectiveness of this knife for chopping but that looked painful when you were chopping the old oak. A Corona folding saw would be a perfect complement for a big chopper like this. Using the saw to buck and knife to limb and split would make fast work of any firewood needs.

[@Wingman115]

True statements. But I wanted to show folks how it performs doing different tasks.

[@mitchdunn6395]

Multi Tasking, they even throw very well... but CS's prices leave a lot to be desired. I have one I got in Thailand thats made from spring steel that chops and cuts every bit as well for a fraction of the cost.

[@Andersbork]

Great review my friend! I think you nailed it in concern of POU. All the best, Rob

[@Wanimator]

I love it as a user, for campcraft/bushcraft, you should have a small knife anyways. It can do the smaller tasks but it takes some learning and getting used to.

[@sweetcostarica]

Thanks for you honest view of your friends Kukri. In your video wingman115 you seemed "on the fence" about the Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri. I personally am very impressed by the CS Gurkha Kukri & also by the traditional Nepali Kukri (not American Styled Full-Tang Kukri type knives). Traditional Khukuri's are my favorite big knives. Why? - They are great for general field duties (camping) - They have good weight for carry & use all day (usually about 450-550 grams) - They have a highly effiecent blade design - They are multi-purpose (not just choppers) - Their traditionally thin-ish blades make them good in the kitchen - One of the best in combat knives (but remember no one wins in a knife fight) By the way the CS Gurkha Kukri by Lynn Thompson is considered by many in the Kukri world the best non-Nepali Kukri ever produced in mass production. It's well loved and it is the best (IMO) because it comes closer than other foreign designed Kukri Like Object (KLO) to the original, traditional Nepali Kukri in weight & dimensions. Note: I do not consider the tourist & export Kukris as being traditional Kukris because their heavy weights & large dimensions make them only good for chopping. But in that role are easily out performed by axes in the same weight class. This type of Kukri is made by the Kukri Houses & many by Himalayan Imports. What a shame.

[@YourOwnDumbAss]

lol

[@tikkidaddy631]

I personally think the HI khukuri CAK could possibly be the most durable knife ever made, at least the older versions. What will happen to the khukuri industry in Nepal is anybody's guess, and that is TRAGIC. I have a HI 18 inch ang kola and 2 CS models. Rica is right, the CS type thinner options make better all arounders. I'd put my UB ERA HI up against. It any day though

[@sweetcostarica]

***** You are right about the troubles from the recent 2015 earthquake(s) in Nepal, epicenter Kathmandu area. The export kukri industry will recover in a year or two but will they make worst kukris due to the the many factors against the kukri in Nepal itself like: - Nepals entry into the modern world (no need for a kukri at the office building) - More laws against wearing kukris in the city - the use of chain saws, axes, and the most used blade in Nepal: the sickle. - difficult to find raw resources & materials - Low caste Kami line dying out as higher paying prestigious city jobs open up. - The general move to the cities for a better life. - etc. The Himalayan Imports khukuri CAK is a strong, robust kukri. It is what we in the West thinks a kukri should be i.e. 2 to 3 pounds or more. Some HI kukris are 40 oz. *These are not used in Nepal* due to them being much too heavy; the average Nepali kukri being one (1) pound more or less. Cold Steel's Gurkha Kukri is basically a modern copy of a WW2 Mr II British Indian Pattern Kukri. The weight is right & the thickness is good but it is too costly & unusual to buy for Nepalis. *It is not used in Nepal* Tora Blades makes traditional styled kukri in weights & dimensions so they are very close to an authentic kukri and they are better finished with quality materials. Also, *not used* due to their unaffordable prices for the average Nepali. The *good thing for Nepalis* is "thinner options" are the norm in Nepal for multi-purpose work as you said tikkidaddy. The Nepalis just go down the street or to the next village and get the local kami to make them a traditional blade for a lot less than we pay but to that Nepali farmer or that Gurkha it expensive relatively speaking. I am sure they will be able to still get these but it will take much longer now after the disaster.

[@tikkidaddy]

Rica, It is true that the CSGK MODELS are far beyond what someone in Nepal would pay for a working copy of thier national knife. At the same time, as you have pointed out in your own vids, one must be careful of the flashy advertising, so as not to end up with a sub-standard khukuri. The term KLO can be used on both sides of the mountain I guess. My HIMIMP 18 in AK serves well as a light duty axe, hatchet etc but it is heavier than my CS models. Thanks to all the great reviewers for excellent vids on this fine blade!!

[@s0nny11]

Thanks for you video! Especially your honest opinion at the end... much appreciated!

[@IMZReady4Anything]

Awesome Looking knife!! Me want's one! hmm or should I get a San Mai 3 version...?

[@andrewsheldonreeves]

This knife is an excellent bushcraft knife. It replaces the machete and the ax. You can baton with it. you can carve with it.

[@evipingleihe9552]

Oh where did you buy it man？（Coldsteel sam mai is made in Japan，the one made in China is cheaper and is just 42 euros in France and i have both of them they are exactly the same for me，the siver one looks cooler hoho）

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

Well, you know what they say about opinions. Too bad you didn't have someone with a lot of kukri use to help you learn a more effective way to use it. Obviously it's not meant to be a "Bushcraft knife" but it is meant to be a big, strong chopper. If I have to chose between my Gransfors Bruk Scandinavian Forest axe and the CS Gurka Kukri (mine, one made of their now gone Carbon V with a convex edge) 8 or 9 times out of ten I'm going with the Kukri. For most jobs where I'd want an axe, the CS Kukri can do about the same job in the right hands, but then also add a level of utility for other things. If Cold Steel offers their Kukri in CPM-3V steel, they could charge just about whatever they wanted and I'd still buy it.

[@Wingman115]

+Rodger Pitts thanks for watching and commenting.

[@paulie4x1]

Hi Wingman, after I saw a R - Ray of the C.S. Kukuri Plus I got one because it seemed to be made strong, I also upped for the 0-1 steel, it does bite deep but if you understand to reduce your power it became a very good chopper for me, I don't even mind the guard on it, I like mine.

[@Wingman115]

paulie 4x Thanks for sharing.

[@patrickgermond2750]

Hey there's a new really cool new tomahawk out there too. It's called the Goshawk. It's got a built in bow drill divot. Pretty sweet:)

[@Wingman115]

+Patrick Germond 👍🏻👊🏻

[@bluetunder40]

Want one my brother ..... Great review

[@BoonDoggle]

I was thinking thats a pretty badass knife until the price poped up. lol Thats where you say to hell with a Kukri when you can buy a model 60. lol I'm glad you thumped on it though

[@mikesimpson6757]

No, That is not true. The Kukri Knife was designed as a all purpose knife used by the Ghurka Tribesman. It was later showing up on battlefields because it was the main knife they had. They gained notoriety because of the fierceness of the fighters. It is a great camp knife and can replace the small camp hatchet and is light enough to be used for backpacking.

[@MrMarcosdelarosa]

good honest review keep em coming

[@orionpetrie1063]

this guy unleashing all his pent up anger with a knife on trees

[@Wildwestwrangler]

In the hands of a skilled user of kukris they are many blades in one

[@Wingman115]

Jesse thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Thanks for the great videos!!! You've consistently increased your quality of content for years. I'm surprised your channel isn't bigger, you're just as good as any of the big channels!!!

[@krisclay1362]

For me it's the stainless finish. Rust is the dominant concern, granted a nice coat of Cerakote would take care of that no problem. Most likely if I were to purchase this I would paint the blade with black Cerakote to cut down on shine and prevent rust. Though I would hire a professional as I have no experience in this kind of thing. I have heard mixed reviews when it comes to the cold steel company and am hesitant to pay such a high price. If anyone had any input please comment and let me know of your experience with the Kukri or other products from cold steel.

[@Wingman115]

Kris Cold Steel makes some awesome stuff. This blade is solid.

[@krisclay1362]

Right. But have you had any problems with staining or rusting? If so what can you recommend in terms of treatment and prevention?

[@krisclay1362]

Also how well does it hold an edge after strenuous work? Heavy chopping, widling and alike?

[@BigFun4Life]

Great review my friend,I do like cold steel products.

[@andrewsheldonreeves]

The one knife that does everything is the Sog Tigershark without the jewlry on it.

[@GLDPVET]

What do you think of the Mykel Hawke 2020?

[@jeffspeers1022]

the knif was made for combat not bushcraft i have a kukuri and i love it for camping as opposed o a hatchet

[@HarmonicResonanceScale]

+Jeff Speers you can't beat a good carpenter's hatchet out in the field.

[@danzigrulze5211]

I have 3 khukuris from Nepal, and none of them cost near as much as the Cold Steel one. Each one is custom made too, it's not hard to get them made and shipped straight from Nepal now. I do have some Cold Steel products but they are all throwing knives and swords. Plus I'd rather now my money is going straight to someone that helped make khukuri for Ghurka, and US Marines fighting in Afghanistan today.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah John, When Cold Steel came out with a O1, I got the Kukuri Plus very similar to your Gurka. I got the hand guard model, But then I seen a X-Ray of the Tang and it's bigger to prevent rolling of the Kraton Handle, In essence I really like mine alot and I teamed mine with the Master Hunter in the San Mai 3. ,, .

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

interesting review. this knife would not be reliable at an hrc of 65, I'm fairly certain that you meant 57-59

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for checking in.

[@ScottsUtubeWorld]

I chop just like this guy. If there's a better way, I'd love to learn. Please upload a video to teach us all the "right" way.

[@powerplay4real174]

I would buy one for EDC if I still lived in Texas, now the blade laws have changed and Texas allows you to carry big blade and Bowie knife if you choose to.

[@TheGreatAmphibian]

The review is much better than 99% because you used the knife for decent test tasks - thanks! But I think the review would have benefited from your saying why this wouldn't be a knife you'd choose if you need just one, and a mention of what you'd choose instead. But even so, it's an A-minus review!

[@Wingman115]

TheGreatAmphibian Thanks for watching.

[@paulie4x1]

I luv my Khukuris, and I do use mine for bushcraft, building shelters, chopping fire wood, its great !, I have the C.S San Mai Khuk, and two H.I. M-43 Khuk's, but than I'm a three knife carry guy, I also take a 5-6" blade, and a neck knife with a 3 1/2" blade. I only have a few one knife carry, and that would be like my Busse Sarge 7, and a few others like that. Good job Bro.

[@DOGFACESOLDIER0708]

review the cold steel spartan

[@Wingman115]

+Manuel Silva that would be fun.

[@nativerobin]

Hey nice review, plus a reason to be out in the woods :)

[@andrewsheldonreeves]

The knife excells at cutting live wood. Use a bow saw for the dead stuff.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

Man I have one and I’m finding it IMPOSSIBLE to ID It’s like yours, the original non plus. It’s fully flat ground, 0 flat like is shown online, and says Gurkha kukri when the blade is facing left. Basically not an option is seems, the closest one I found was from A2 And I’m weighing toward that. Because it’s clearly a super old model, but made in taiwan, and has 0 corrosion or oxidation at all.

[@WanderingBeast]

solid review, I like the 25 dollar version

[@Willie.dangle]

that things like how much? isnt it over 100? i got the bear grylls machete and i gotta say for 30something bucks or w/e it was its worth it. i took it out many times and beat the shit outta it over trees and it holds up and works fine. if u got the money and want then go ahead and get a nice cold steel one cuz dont get me wrong this machete looks strong as fuck and sharp but u can always just go to walmart or w/e and find any one thats full tang thats a good thickness and will do the job. bear one comes nice and sharp and will cut paper like a razor blade will.

[@Wingman115]

My buddy let me borrow it for a review..

[@vishaltamang6257]

Goes 400+ usd.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah John, I'm glad your doing well, I notice the endorsement's you've been reviewing, I'm glad for you. Yeah, I'm really digging my C. S. Kukuri Plus, My friend with his CarbonV Kukuri has handle wiggle, The tang on the Kukuri Plus is broader so mine doesn't do the wiggle heh heh heh. Infact Yeah, I teamed mine with my Master Hunter in the SM3 but I also have the Master Hunter in 3V, But making a Kukuri out of a good tool steel I think is super. Yup, Actually it's one of my Fav. Combo's. Most of the time when I take this combo out. All I do is just add a folding saw. Yeah, Harvesting fatwood then having a Champagne and with just the Whites of the Egg Brunch in the bush, Man, you know I was just pullin your choke heh heh heh , No, but seriously, It's a great tool.,,.

[@jerrymuns]

I know Knifeworks claims this blade has a hardness of Rc65, but that is just not true. If it was it would have probably snapped in half while striking the dead oak. This is what Cold Steel actually says on their website."SK-5 is the Japanese equivalent of American 1080, a high carbon steel with carbon between 0.75%-0.85% and 0.60%-0.90% manganese. As quenched, it has a hardness near Rc 65 and produces a mixture of carbon rich martensite with some small un-dissolved carbides. The excess carbide increases abrasion resistance and allows the steel to achieve an ideal balance of very good blade toughness with superior edge holding ability. Due to these characteristics, this grade of steel has been used traditionally for making a variety of hand tools, including chisels and woodcutting saws, and has stood the test of time and use over many years in many countries. Our working temper for these SK-5 steel knives are RC 57-58. "

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for posting. Great info at the time that I posted this video Cold Steel didn't have info on their steel like they do now. So with that said I went with what the other website said.

[@robertkj8849]

Yes, we in Amazon-land in the USA have to pay $161 for that knife. And you in Nepal can get it for $20. But, you have to live in Nepal. And, we don't. I see that as being worth it.

[@bipalshakya]

wow...$ 200??? ... man...I can get that for less than $50! Here in Nepal. I don't know if knives take a special extra shipping cost though. but the knife itself,..a really good knife costs hardly more than $20

[@IMZReady4Anything]

Wish I could afford one :) been buying too many guns :) expect a Sub 2000 video soon :>D

[@survivedsavedjohn1468]

Go out to Oregon and find you one of them Big Ol Red Oaks that grow to be like 16 20 ft in diameter. go out there and chop one of them down with your cool kukri and videotape it! Lol. .

[@Wingman115]

Leave no trace.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

is SK5 or O1 better?

[@Wingman115]

Both are great steels. Depends on what you want to use it for.

[@BillGoudy]

Outstanding Wingman! Nothing better than break'n in a friends Blade!! haha! ;-) Excellent video my friend!! ;-) You are making me thirsty!! ;-)

[@Proteus3000]

There is no one knife for everything that's why i carry a Mora for bush craft and this blade for wood processing.

[@bipalshakya]

hmm... I am from nepal...one of the Gurkhas themselves... and that knife ain't right. There is no cut near the handle.... a genuine gurkha khukuri has a small cut in the lower part of the blade, near the handle so that the blood from the cutting doesn't flow to the handle, making it slippery and making the user lose the knife during violent jerks.

[@chanceblevins6682]

I tell people a hundred times never ever ever put a lanyard on a large blade especially one for chopping. If slips out of your hand it's likely swing on the lanyard and cut you.

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

Hard to find now and $$$$$$$$

[@awesomeone1106]

01 Trail Master for the woods & Gurkha Kukri 01 for the Zombie Apocalypse.

[@CALCOBRA94]

Awesome One coldsteel trail boss axe is perfect to complement the kukri.

[@aaronbenns9051]

its so big everyone wants to stick it through something that should be split with a maul bet it would be perfect for wood about 3 to 5 inches good for fires in the bush not spliting a hundred logs in your backyard

[@bloodgout]

They are all purpose tools. Ask any kami.

[@jimshady07]

I dont mean to be rude but it is pronounced Gurkha (gerka)

[@Wingman115]

No worries. Thanks for watching.

[@Oasis-of-Spirit]

Bad chopping technique. Try with a more sideward angle. I prefer a $10.00 26in lightweight machete for camping and cutting. They are long but light. The force and penetration is unbelievable and will beat a camp axe hands down. With good technique you can cut through a 2 inch diameter tree limb with one good swing. Why baton when a machete can get you all the wood you need from chopped tree limbs quickly. Use a stump to chop long branches in half with one swing too. Easier and faster!

[@6brettes]

the real gukhris come with a far smaller knife lodged in sheath above main blade this gets used for the smaller duties arounds camp they can also go smaller or larger up to a sword levels of classification for combat or self defence duties the brit army issued gukhri is ranked the best value for authenticity and money this is a good quality copy but the authentic knifes have a more handcrafted nepali look and feel to them they make small med large versions in army knifes which can be ordered to suit your most popular type of uses tasks for this knife the med to large prove popular the smaller one is lighter than a full sized carry and slightly more adept at fieldcraft uses!

[@Skierxman]

Never put a lanyard on a kukri. If you drop it with the lanyard attached to your wrist, it's going to rotate and swing and the results won't be pretty.

[@Wingman115]

+Skierxman Thanks for sharing!

[@bipalshakya]

why would not having to live in Nepal be worth the extra money?

[@1987jkilla]

this are not 65 rc

[@-m4nGo-]

Starts the video with Gukra Kukri....

[@stevemartin4696]

I used a kukri in the jungle over the army issue golok couldnt fault it.

[@Wingman115]

+Steve Martin 👍🏻👊🏻

[@vishaltamang6257]

M sorry too but ur not using it the right way...... :-)

[@joek5352]

My thoughts exactly. Swings a machete like a true gringo.

[@pratyaymaitra3453]

Gookra?? @ 0:16 :P

[@philosopher299792458]

lol I was thinking of posting the same thing.

[@sweetcostarica]

Nice video but lanyard are dangerous with a Kukri. Real Nepali Kukri (one that the Gurkha's and villager's use do not have lanyard because they want the big knife to fall away. If the knife doesn't fall away with the lanyard the razor sharp big knife will swing back at you. Also, there's no powering through with a Kukri. It is used in short swings with the weight doing the work. Check out the two finger Asian style grip. There are all kind of Kukris for wood work. Please check out Tora Blades.

[@paulie4x1]

I meant to say if you like a certain style, my spell check put stumble grrrrrrrrrr it drives me crazy, even if it is a short drive, heh heh heh

[@joshsimp1995]

Learn how the people in nepal use it, not just for chopping.

[@Wingman115]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@survivedsavedjohn1468]

Why is everybody keep chopping down trees in their knife reviews hell that's what of chainsaws are for man and an axe would do way way better too!

[@Wingman115]

Lol

[@aarongrove4744]

tell Alan Kay a kukri is for zombies..

[@Danny.Cal38]

VENDEMELO

[@Snicke22]

+++++

[@abdulkayum184]

It's not a knife it's a machete fools !!!!!

[@Deaddreamsofgaming]

in cold steel company they say it is a knife

[@JohnGreen_US]

Yeah, It's a machete, a hatchet-knife, or any number of other labels you want to give it. Bottom line is that for heavier camp tasks like chopping, clearing, limbing, even splitting, it works great. It's also a pretty intimidating defense weapon.

[@sonampaldensherpa]

Fake kuukri the real one has got wooden handle and a creas

[@paulie4x1]

Wingman Hmmmmmm mmmmm mmmmm, Novalty, my, my, my, talk to a Gurka Warrior, or the people that work in the field, or ask Blackie from the BlavkieOrcle69 Channel, or ask me. No Wingman it's not a Novalty Item, I have (3) well two Traditionally made Khukuris and a Kukuri, two H I Khukuris and a Cold Steel Kukuri Plus, mine is made in the O1 Tool Steel and has a hand gaurd. if I take my Large Himalayan Imports large Khukuri then I don't need to take my hatchet, unless a hatchet is a Novalty item too, The only thing is my large Khukuri is heavy to carry on a belt all day, so I got a Sholder strap to carry it, It's only 13" blade, but it's near a 1/2" thick, but I have it sharp and it will chop, You didn't use a good technique chopping with that Kukuri, Where else would I use a Khukuri or a Kukuri at but in the bush, They come in sizes even if you like a certain stumble they could make a different size in a certain style, Like I had a smaller one made, but both my Khukuris are the M-43 from H I, even the smaller one is a great chopper, Your acting as if you don't need a smaller belt knife because your using a Khukuri, A Khukuri is a Chopper, it's like just going into the bush with just a hatchet and no knife, sure you can skin a rabbit. sure you can prolly carve a spoon if your good with it, we'll guess what buddy, You can also use a Khukuri and all that, Did you ever had a tree fall over a river you were traveling on and tried chopping it with a hatchet in a canoe or a small noat, you can with a Khukuri, Novalty, no way jose, It's a awesome blush tool, and the Himalayan have used it as a tool just like the Saame People used their Lueku's, It's just we Westerners are use to a Bowie and a Axe, those people's survived with just one tool, they used it in the kitchen, dress game, make shelters, built things and defended themselves, a Novalty, you answer that question again, , ,

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for commenting.

[@paulie4x1]

No offence, We're still friends right ?, ,

[@Wingman115]

Yes no worries. Lol.

[@paulie4x1]

Kewl Beanz, Lemme be the first to Wish you a Blessed, Merry Christmas, , ,

[@Wingman115]

Merry Christmas to you as well.