Forging A Kukri And Chopping Stuff

[@alanwelch6594]

In my opinion, the kukri is one of the most beautiful and functional blade designs ever. I prefer it over a hatchet or machete for a bushcraft, survival or camping tool. Very nice work. Love your vids.

[@FireCreekForge]

It is pretty legendary. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinchristensen9672]

The kukri has been one of my favourite tools for more than 50 years and I have been fortunate to own one made by the traditional blacksmiths of Nepal. It is an awesome tool. But you, my friend have taken it to a new level. That process you talked us through and all the different steps undertaken to turn out the final product was just so informative, it was like being there with you during the process. You are a master craftsman who has great skill and a very good touch. I envy your skill and it would be a dream come true to own one of your masterpieces. Brilliant work!

[@matthewdancik5515]

The look on your face, albeit was subtle, when you cut clear through that first branch as if it were merely just air is priceless. Nicely done!

[@TysoniusRex]

As creative and skilled you are in crafting blades, I also appreciate the handles that go with them. The beautiful selection of materials (especially the rarer woods) are very complementary to the blades' appearances. Thanks for sharing!

[@michaeldoto4673]

I really appreciate how you explain not only the process, but your reasoning behind those decisions. The kukri is my absolute favorite style of knife.

[@gottadomor7438]

FCF: Cutting edge craftsmanship.

[@BLVINEOCKERMVN]

Bro incredible!!!

[@thomasnally3819]

I’m in awe of your skill and talent.

[@ericcartrette6118]

I love the taper on that tang. That's something I really need to work on. Great looking kukri.

[@elijahmcgeorge5198]

Beautiful work

[@thegunzrock]

You create beautiful AND VERY functional blades...keep up the great work!!! 🔥👍

[@ryanblystone5153]

Thank you

[@joegordy720]

Good job, thanks for sharing

[@Pablo668]

Really nice work once again. My dad has a small kukri that he bought in India back in the 60's.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool looking Kukri !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheRch123185]

My favorite blade

[@butthedd0233]

Nicely done.

[@weregecko]

great video! i love kukris. the originals did have a stop against your hand sliding up during stabbing though; there was a raised ridge around the handle that fit between the 2nd and 3rd fingers. it's effective, too. this is a great build, thanks for posting it. always in admiration of your skills.

[@anon_y_mousse]

Beautiful.

[@theriversexperience9383]

I'd say that is a very useful tool. I like the simplicity of this build.

[@HDBrown-wc9xt]

That’s a great looking choppy chop!

[@waynewendel655]

Outstanding. You are a master knifesmith!

[@stephenjohnson6841]

It turned out amazing! Very impressive especially for your first go at it. Thanks again!

[@metubewot]

I'd love it. A beauty.

[@lairdcummings9092]

At last! You've only been teasing us for over a week...

[@natedawg9404]

You make it look so easy. Great video Elijah.

[@Bodhi246]

You have done a amazing job.. Well done..

[@barimedic]

my favorite blade type

[@White_devil1980]

I made myself a kukri ive not tested it but it looks amazing as I used to have two kukri when I lived in Hong Kong before the hand over 😊

[@StitchJones]

Great video. I love how it came out.

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you!

[@philoverton8668]

Awesome skills, I love kukri's

[@lancemillward2462]

sweet build. much appreciated

[@MrMarkRoads]

Nice build

[@bruceb51]

Great job, in my experience 5160 warps like crazy when heat treating so I use it sparingly. Thanks

[@FireCreekForge]

It does seem more prone to this

[@henrybusse7513]

Snipin's a good job, mate.

[@T_B]

Love the kukri here! That looks awesome! --Houston, Tx.

[@thegunzrock]

I'm getting ready to go out in a woods that hasn't been hunted or had deadfall taken out in YEARS...got my chainsaw but NEED one of these on way in. 👍

[@robertgarza600]

Love the way bloodwood smells when sanding. But it’s a bit toxic.

[@lefterakisconstantinou2799]

Great job

[@martyramirez2713]

Bonito trabajo amigo saludos y bendiciones

[@davidweeks1997]

Nice. Very nice.

[@AndyColglazier]

Very nice! I love making and using khuks. If you make another, try a hidden or thru tang version.

[@FC-cz6zd]

Wow!

[@6Sally5]

Love these! BTW…a few years back, I used bloodwood for making some pen and pencil sets and got a pretty intense allergic reaction to it.

[@conorduggan6682]

From what I've read the Gurkhas used these as an everyday utility tool for chopping wood, animal slaughter and butchering as well as for dispatching their enemies.

[@FireCreekForge]

Yep I've read that too

[@zachpetty2930]

Man I wish I had a hand sanding fairy. 😂

[@bobjoncas2814]

lookin' great, nice work, keep safe

[@jamielamont2026]

Good job. Love your work

[@hulkthedane7542]

As always, well done 👍👍

[@danielbaker5300]

Want one.......

[@martinward5638]

I need a Kukri in my life, you done a fantastic job and very interesting narration my friend

[@VirginiaBronson]

Beautiful! I don't see it very often on these types of channels, but how about a good ol' machete sometime in the future?

[@dragonwaterforge]

Awesome

[@vbuddy92]

Hey Man.. Thank you so much for building this amazing piece of Art. Had asked you quite a few times to make a kukri and i think you heard it😅 It turned out amazing. Its not only a weapons but represents the Gurkha culture. Thank you again💕

[@FireCreekForge]

You bet thanks!

[@willmcdougall3667]

You see those warriors from Hammerfell? They've got curved swords. Curved. Swords

[@TheMotownPhilly]

Great video. Question though. Have you checked the grain after the sub anneal? I'm wondering after normalizing then sub process if your getting anything from a grain refinement series. I've always just did sub and my grain looks really good. Thanks for the video.

[@FireCreekForge]

Good point

[@bf6554]

Great work as always! Maybe it's your personal decision or what steel was left after all the process but why do you leave some of the "forge" look on your blades? Sometimes you do it, other times you don't. So, I'm leaning more to personal decision.

[@FireCreekForge]

Yep, it depends on the look I'm going for

[@bf6554]

@@FireCreekForge Got it, thanks for responding. Just from watching a lot of knife/sword/axe/ smiths, the ones I watch don't leave a lot of the "forge" "untreated" "pitted" looks on their blades. Maybe they have more time to produce their blades for their videos. I know you are a family man so I get it.

[@kenuber4766]

I need a Parang fix!!

[@USAUSAM82]

Me too!

[@Anderson-HandForged]

great video Elijah i have yet to make a kukri its on my list though i had a question your breathing apparatus may i ask where you got it thanks Mark😃👍👍

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks! It's a Miller PAPR, I got mine at bakersgas dot com

[@Anderson-HandForged]

@@FireCreekForge thank you appreciate it

[@declaration9704]

What do you think of Bluing for knives? Would it look decent?

[@USAUSAM82]

Awesome knife, but i think you forgot the notch?

[@robrawlins4870]

What is the weight and length of the hand hammer you are using?

[@FireCreekForge]

About 5.25lbs, around 12"

[@robrawlins4870]

@@FireCreekForge thank you

[@danielsamuelson3673]

Hey bro, what's that nifty helmet you've got going on there? I'm intrigued.

[@FireCreekForge]

It's a respirator by Miller

[@matthewf1979]

Devastating weapon indeed.

[@AS-kb6lz]

What about a Damascus Kukhri?

[@BkVb-d8b]

🗡👍👌💯

[@toddthenormallifeofacrazyv3107]

Sexiest knife in the world. Kukri knifes are great in the hand and Amazing in the field. Are you going to make to two small blade that go with them (ones a blade ones a honer I think). Nice just how can I buy one

[@greywinter24]

Banana

[@TJ-hd5ym]

Awesome