Kailash Blades Kukri First Impressions Review

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[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

Finally. These guys really deserve the exposure. Great and honest craftsmen.

[@kailashblades]

Thanks very much!

[@barrysmith1202]

they had ein hunderd jar dark age for kukri design

[@zoiders]

That's one well laid out website with clearly laid out price options. So much choice though! more than anything its good to see a sustainable business providing skilled Nepalese workers with a future. I would much rather they got our cash than a certain US brand that rhymes with "bold teal".

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

These guys deserve to blow up internationally.

[@kailashblades]

Thanks so much! The choice can be a bit overwhelming at first that's for sure. We're always an email, facebook or IG message away to offer some guidance if needed though :) As soon as covid allows international travel from Australia to Nepal we hope to all get together again and work on more ways to improve ethical business practices. We're going to look into ways to raise smiths rates even higher, introduce streamlined structures to allow them to produce their own designs as well as do a deep dive into our material supply chains and ensure that they're being harvested sustainable and that the workers involved are getting treated fairly. Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash

[@tamlandipper29]

You convinced me to check their website. It is indeed well laid out. I could have personally done with less narrative stuff, but I don't mind it. I'm considering purchase now.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

What's wrong with us companies... Gosh it's so wierd to hear that... Us made is supposed to be the best... As it always was.. but I'm guessing ur ridiculing

[@kailashblades]

@@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 American companies certainly make some very high quality blades. In this instance I think the OP is instead referring to the fact that while cold steel may be american the bulk of their cheaper blades are made via mass production in the far east. I personally think cold steel make some great low cost high value blades as well as some excellent high end knives as well. Their gurkha khukuri is a great example of the advantages that western manufacturing can bring to a traditional blade form. Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash.

[@jinniw.492]

I still love my Sirupate I bought from them. Very agile to cut brush and still hefty enough to split logs. They even emailed me a couple of photos of the blade during the forging process.

[@kailashblades]

Glad to hear it's still holding up well! It's great to see the sirupate getting some love as they are truly versatile and don't get too much love.

[@anthonyhayes1267]

I have one too. I need to go camping with it more often

[@anglonorse2943]

I bought a Fort William repro from them, great customer service and great Kukhuri. Saving my pennies for another order, but choices choices !

[@craigslade7652]

I have to let everyone know about my experience with Kailash blades. What a terrible experience!!! From not getting photos, and updates on my knife being made, to delivery problems, to slow communications. KHHI was a much better experience, with excellent customer service, photos of knives being made we provided as per their advertisement. Excellent craftsmanship on knives and sheaths.

[@billmelater6470]

Odd, that seems pretty out of character for them based on my experience. My first order of 2 I made a change a few weeks in and they noted it and the changes were made. I'm already on my second order 2 and the only issue is that I requested a non-standard addition and after checking in on it (just a bit of due diligence) I got the issue resolved pretty quick. Always got photos and responses are usually in 1-2 days. Sorry you had a bad experience. These are some pretty well performing blades to give up on.

[@KT-ur7pi]

Sword-axe! Now fightin'' kukri, today has been too much goodness, I'm off for a lay down.

[@sawyere2496]

I love machetes of all kinds, kukris are my favorite

[@HydraBox777]

I have a kailash HSI 11.5 inch and a custom mk1 13 inch. I find the modern handles too long, after purchasing the HSI, so I got a shorter 4.25 inch handle and it's perfect. The sheath for the mk1 doesn't always go in too smooth but the blade is all I could ask for.

[@kailashblades]

Always great to run into a familiar face in the comments :) I love a 4.25" handle too- seems like matt might have liked one also!

[@Adam_okaay]

God damn I'm not sure if Matt has more swords or Asahi Super Dry shirts. Okay I know it's swords clearly, but holy fuck I didn't even know Asahi made so many shirts. Beautiful knives BTW

[@Btines01]

Fun stuff!

[@vaughnsangalang7934]

how do i ask for a custom job

[@shaidrim]

Do they have decoration on the spine (or back) like seen on some types?

[@kailashblades]

Hey there Luca! what decoration are you referring to? The classic "roof" style spine is present on the majoirty of our models but not on others- it can usually be seen in our product pics. Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash

[@v8tiger368]

To be transparent, could you confirm - did you pay for them or were they sent to you for free so you can do these reviews ?

[@markfergerson2145]

In case you were wondering Matt, you cannot make too many khukhri videos. Anxiously awaiting the full reviews.

[@markusmencke8059]

Functional weapons, and works of art both. Beautiful craftsmanship on all of them. Can’t wait for the full reviews.

[@darrenwilliamson9325]

I just ordered a M43 Martial a few days ago. Looking forward to it. Also, I read in their "us" section that the Sun is the makers mark for Bikram, the Star for Mandip, and the Crescent Moon for Bikram's brother Mahesh.

[@xthetenth]

As the proud owner of a salyani from them I can confirm that it's gorgeous work and that I'm scrambling to get another order in before their site gets slammed.

[@kailashblades]

Thanks for sharing your experiences! We've seen a bit of a rush already! With festival season it's going to be a bit of a squeeze with wait times but getting in early is definitely the best bet.

[@hachimanjiro]

Interesting fact they take the name from Mt Kailash which is a sacred mountain that has been inherent in Hindu and Buddhist belief as being a sacred place so much so that to climb it is forbidden, to walk around the base is seen as an act of spiritual cleansing it takes around four days to complete, some will do it without taking a break, (there are times of year when night is like a large full moon in clear skies)

[@craigslade7652]

Thank you for sharing the information about the mountain, and it’s relationship with the indigenous peoples.

[@kailashblades]

So glad to get some blades into your very knowledgeable hands! Keen to hear your thoughts and take on any suggestions or advice you have to offer. Regarding the handle length on the mk1, we have 3 different lengths offered through the website to try and cater to the different kinds of hands and use scenarios our customers put our blades through. Small 4.25": This is the closest to the stubby handled mk1s (3.75"-4") and similar antiques from that period but still a touch longer for compatibility with modern hands. It gives a nice snug fit for medium hands that's popular with martial artists, those coming from a background in antiques and some hard outdoors users. For large hand sizes and those with gloves this can cause hotspots and misaligned handle rings though- no good! Medium 4.75": This is our standard handle length- for the largest amount of people this is the most agreeable option. Snug for large hands, and a bit of wiggle room/ adjustment for medium hands. For the particular mk1 that our model is based off this is the closest match to the 4.7" handle length. Large: 5.25": For those with giant hands, big hands with thick winter gloves and those wanting to adjust grip to modulate balance- choke up for a more refined balance for finer tasks, slide back for more chopping power. I've checked with the boys and as you or I didn't specify a handle length for the mk1 they defaulted to the safest bet- a 5.25" handle. That's my bad. They also went a touch longer to ensure the handle ring landed on a strong bit of horn. Ah well I guess you end up with more of that horn to look at ;) As for the thicker spine on the salyani for many blades it does add a degree of extra challenge on many blades due to a more severe distal taper that's required. However on this blade it just about breaks even- bringing the spine down to 5mm from 14mm stock, also means we have to navigate the extra challenges of grinding and heat control that go with that. Keen to see your thoughts in the full reviews! Thanks very much for taking the time to put this video together and shining some light on our operation. Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash.

[@anthonyhayes1267]

I'm glad to see you guys getting more attention. I love my khukri from y'all.

[@AdlerMow]

I think the grips got longer not only because westerners tend to have bigger hands but in ww 1 soldiers frequently used gloves for warm and protection against barbed wire.

[@ramonvelasquez8431]

Lovely blades. Can't wait to see them in action with some tatami or a branch or something! Blades like that a great for cutting.

[@kailashblades]

That would be amazing! Skallagrim did a bit of tatami cutting on our Mutiny a few years back but that's all We've seen so far. Bamboo is great fun too- showy and requires technique like tatami but also helps some of the harder utility of these blades shine

[@Kaylielffxi]

Love the kukris. Would love more videos on knives, daggers and knife combat systems. Though i know you have done quite a few already...

[@finbarscanlonwolf]

Because of watching your videos, I treated myself for Christmas 2022. And got 2 kukris & 2 camp knives from kHHI Nepal. To Ireland for €370. But because of Irelands knife laws, they held them at customs & it took me 3 days on the phone bending their ear. But I got them. And told them to keep my name on file, because I might get more. I had to give the " It's a tool,nor a weapon " speech. Well it worked. And 2 years on I'm getting itchy hands again to send to another company for more.

[@mistahanansi2264]

Looking forward to the test cutting, and wood chopping.

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

Me too. Especially with the salyanies.

[@ghoulishgoober3122]

They even offer kydex sheaths!!!!!!!

[@IamtheWV17]

My custom blade from Kailash has been absolutely brilliant! My knife has a blade like their 'Regent' khukuri combined with the handle of their take on a full tang modernised M43 grip! Genuinely wonderful to handle!

[@kailashblades]

Glad to hear you're enjoying it!

[@ImperialistRunningDo]

How about the two small knives in the scabbard? I have had a hard time finding an antique with both small 'uns.

[@kailashblades]

We don't include these as standard on our blades for a few reasons. They're overrepresented in reproductions vs antiques especially in comparison to other tools such as tinder pouches etc. We find that for functionality a small folding knife and ceramic rod do a much better job, particularly on our steel. While a customer may choose not to carry them, the modificaitons for sheath carry would remain and add bulk. Finally, the majority of karda and chakmak on the market are very low cost and poorly functioning items. A decent version adds a chunk to the price of the blade, potentially acting as a deterrent for those who aren't interested. We can include them at custom request though- just ping us an email and we can arrange the invoice :) Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash

[@JackClayton123]

My daughter was in Nepal. We went into a shop to buy some Kukris (one for her, one for me). When she expressed she was disappointed and looking for the real knives, they took her into the back (out if the tourist section I expect) and showed her more classic kukris. Definitely more authentic and very functional knives.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Please. Matt....you gotta tell us the prices of everything u open... Please man...

[@ethanblinkhorn8396]

Matt can i make and send yo a tomahawk free of charge :)

[@ParanormalEncyclopedia]

Kukri? Were you planning on hunting Dracula?

[@bigdogkool2546]

ordered mine for my xmass gift to my self. Been wanting one for a long rime. Will be some time before it gets here.

[@CthonicSoulChicken]

I have a Kailash 9" mini with the performance edge. Really fantastic blade. The handle fits just right and the blade is perfect for a "large" knife that can still do more mundane knife chores. I think the performance grind is absolutely robust enough for any kind of normal chopping use.

[@tamlandipper29]

I was considering one of the small ones for whittling some walking sticks. You think the hard use grind unnecessary?

[@CthonicSoulChicken]

@@tamlandipper29 Completely unnecessary.

[@kailashblades]

@@tamlandipper29 For that kind of purpose I think the performance will give you the best performance and be plenty tough :)

[@LuxisAlukard]

I usually don't watch reviews (because I won't buy any weapons in near future), but Matt's happy child-in-a-candy-store smile we see on the thumbnail make me change my mind =)

[@texasbeast239]

D&D FR Bregan D'Aerthe dark elf mercenary scout Valas Hune dual-wields kukris. However, his are likely blackened adamantine.

[@Dustypilgrim1]

I do love a good Kukri episode. Mind you, maybe you need to brace yourself for incoming from certain Kukri experts. Have you thought of becoming their UK agent ? That way they could be accessed faster and with less hidden costs than some dropshippers. And bonus- think of all the lovely things Lucy would have to play with whilst their foster carer..

[@jeffprice6421]

Love the kukri. Great all around blade in the field.

[@craigslade7652]

I just ordered a 12 inch Chitlange Khukuri. I’m going to use it in place of chef’s knife. My right wrist is fused so I’m hoping that the curve of the blade will make it perfect for me needs. A functional purchase. I can’t wait to see it, and use it.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

U didn't say Y u like the thicker one though.... I don't see why either... 5 mil.. is plenty strong and thick enough for that weapon... I think there is a point I can't think of... Hopefully u will tell us in the review...

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

Those 2 would make a great dual wield set. Heavier one in your dominant hand & the lighter one in the off hand.

[@craigslade7652]

I still don’t have my knife ordered in June of this year (2022), and today is September the 1st

[@tamlandipper29]

I'd feel disrespectful using a traditional form kukri. So I was looking at your modern forms. Am I worrying over nothing?

[@GarrettDore]

Why would you feel disrespectful? You'd be celebrating and appreciating another culture, one that is excited to share with the broader world, while supporting a company that employs locals. It's only cultural appropriation if you don't show them respect.

[@tamlandipper29]

@@GarrettDore Good point. Maybe the store could also sell some books on topic?

[@kailashblades]

@@tamlandipper29 That's a good idea! We were planning to start selling some cultural items and other bits and bobs in the store but covid delays kind of got in the way. Take care, Andrew

[@entropy11]

Great prices for handmade blades, very nice website and great looking knives.

[@kailashblades]

Much appreciated!

[@dietrichmuller172]

Must haves in any collection.

[@Alex-yg5uh]

SALYANI review please.

[@kailashblades]

on its way!

[@nikgeos]

Hello Matt, I am here for the blades of course, but can you tell me what is the wrist watch you are wearing please ! Thank you.

[@imugi-16]

I'm actually getting them to make a custom short sword for me. Andrew have been amazing with communicating on making the blade, from adjustments on my original sketches to update pictures during the making process

[@kailashblades]

Not too long to go Jiho! You should have your blades before the end of festival season :)

[@imugi-16]

@@kailashblades That sounds awesome!! Can't wait to cut things with them!

[@RonOhio]

I have a custom from Himalayan Imports and a repro WWII from Atlanta Cutlery, but those look very nice. Anything that helps people in Nepal, I am all for.

[@waylonbruce6087]

I have roughly 55ish blades from HI, from 4 inch blades to 36 inch swords. Nothing but good things to say about their product. Also traditionally made, hand hammered in Nepal by craftsmen who have been making Kuks for generations. What I like about them over most of the other makers ( of which I have some of their products from every Nepalese based maker I could find ) is they come with the more traditional thicker spines..... most of mine are half inch at the spine with a distil taper all the way down and enough fuller to keep them from being boat anchors. I love Kuks though of all shapes and sizes......very under utilized blade design in the western world.

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

These guys are awesome. Good quality, good prices. And it seems to be a company that doesnt exploit its workers but is their product.

[@45calibermedic]

@@waylonbruce6087 Uhh, traditional khukuri tend not to be 1/2 inch at the spine...

[@45calibermedic]

Including beefy late 19th/early 20th c mass issue ones

[@wayneholmes637]

HI tend to be overly thick and heavy, quite until the older traditional types. No idea why they are so popular.

[@lyndonmarquis414]

Oh, man, now there’s another website where I have to work out how I can justify an expense to myself…

[@Slythus]

ITS OCTOBER, Tis the season to be "SPOOKY"

[@bobsmoot2392]

Wonderful, sir. Your presentations are always like an eagerly awaited visit with a knowledgeable, yet humble, friend. The lighter one should excel on grasses I'd think.

[@tptdk7901]

I wonder if you are planning to review Tora blades Kukri

[@dansharpe2364]

Ooooh, thanks, I have been looking at these for a while.

[@danielleriley2796]

They are nice knives!

[@jamestoto6480]

Am I the only one who understand "cookery" ?

[@rogerhull2062]

SUPERDRY ?

[@nickgreene2971]

man that horn grip is nice! As long as it holds up to cutting without cracking or anything, I would love to see other manufacturers adopt this as a fancy option.

[@khust2993]

Horn hilts are quite sturdy. Many traditional blades from my country (I'm not from Nepal though) use water buffalo horn for hilts.

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

While its sturdy it may have problems with different humidities (like dryness in winters in the north) and temperatures changes.

[@Zaeyrus]

For the Algorithm!

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Yayyyyyyy.... More videos.... More often.... Yippee

[@DJMarcO138]

These are really reasonably priced (imo). I'm already looking at one of the Traditional issue ones.

[@kailashblades]

Great to hear! Feel free to reach out if you're in need of any guidance. Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash.

[@jamespuckett9753]

I can feel one or two of these in my future. Wow!

[@edi9892]

What's the point of making the base thicker on a Kukri? I get it why it's done on daggers and swords, but Kukris are different. For instance, you don't want to parry with it...

[@somerando1073]

You can have a good distal taper for balance without having the business end being too thin. If the base is already thin there's less room to taper without it becoming too thin.

[@edi9892]

@@somerando1073 you can still play with the shape and thickness of the tang and add weight through fittings such as an endcap...

[@somerando1073]

@@edi9892 You can do a lot of things, but you asked what the point of it was and I told you. Kukris have minimal fittings, so unless you think they should completely abandon their ancestral style, they do it that way.

[@edi9892]

@@somerando1073 fair point. However, I've seen tangs that could be anything from rat tails to full profile of the kukri grip. That's a lot of difference in weight distribution. Also, there are Kukri with a Tulwar hilt.

[@somerando1073]

@@edi9892 Sure, there are lots of options, but the Nepalese have their preferences for which ones they use, just like most cultures.

[@frankharr9466]

Fascinating! I still think that the notch was an early attempt to give the holder an indication that the need to move their hand. Later, they didn't need it, but kept it. I'm looking forward to the review.

[@vaughnsangalang7934]

how do i ask for a custom job

[@BoomerZ.artist]

checked out the website. liking the look of the Chitlange. might need that.

[@ricardoartesao]

Greetings! Very good video! Amazing pieces. But, why no karda and chakmak?

[@kailashblades]

Hey there Ricardo! We don't include these as standard on our blades for a few reasons. They're overrepresented in reproductions vs antiques especially in comparison to other tools such as tinder pouches etc. We find that for functionality a small folding knife and ceramic rod do a much better job, particularly on our steel. While a customer may choose not to carry them, the modifications for sheath carry would remain and add bulk. Finally, the majority of karda and chakmak on the market are very low cost and poorly functioning items. A decent version adds a chunk to the price of the blade, potentially acting as a deterrent for those who aren't interested. We can include them at custom request though- just ping us an email and we can arrange the invoice :) Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash

[@ricardoartesao]

@@kailashblades oh, I understand! The karda I see are very poorly functional indeed. Handles and blades are very small. Thank you for the clarification 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Ps: those are wonderful blades by the way 😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@GarrettDore]

@@kailashblades I got two of them with a kukri from a bargain bin importer and they were just unsharpened 2-3mm thick vaguely blade shaped chunks of steel with poorly fitted wooden handles shaped like corks barely long enough for two fingers. I'm excited to put in a real order with you guys.

[@kailashblades]

@@GarrettDore Yeah there's certainly some rough ones out there! Sounds great :) Feel free to reach out if you're in need of any guidance. Take care, Andrew

[@warrenbaker4181]

dual wield with the heavier one in the dominant hand

[@wompa70]

Nice blades. The carvings on the older style knives are gorgeous!

[@raphlvlogs271]

did the kukri evolved from the sickle?

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

They certainly can be used as a improvise one

[@kailashblades]

The origin story of the khukuri is a cloudy one. While I have seen some people claim that they evolved from the sickle I think the lack of transitional examples or representations in art etc make this difficult to confirm. I think a closer link could be to the yataghan and other earlier persian/turkish recurved blades. Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash

[@junichiroyamashita]

I have a Falo from them,pretty nice,and very sharp,cut myself as first thing when opening it. They sent photos of the making while we waited thorough the process. It cuts very easily while gardening. I plan to ordern an Historical Service Issue too.

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

A friend of mine has a falo too. Perfect little companion.

[@mausercal65]

How do you go about sharpening a Kukri ?

[@billmelater6470]

I know this is two years old but just in case: Out of all the methods I've read about and/or tried, I just use a coarse or fine butcher's steel (depending on need) and finish up with a burnishing rod. Many times I just use the burnishing rod after I get done using one for yardwork. A strop is pretty handy too (just a thick strip of leather on a wooden plank). I hold it in a hammer grip point down into a block of wood and maintain a good angle "scrubbing" the edge with the steel or burnishing rod (again, whichever is needed but always finishing with the burnishing rod or strop) and then doing long strokes to clean up. It takes a bit of practice to maintain the right angle, but once you learn, there's no complicated setup and the curvature doesn't matter. I even recently fixed a mashed/rolled edge where I hit a rock, using the burnishing rod and in combination with the coarse steel, got the edge paper slicing sharp again. That's just my method.

[@RagnarLodbrok1]

I got their Historical Service Issue to try out as a field knife last summer, and it's turned into easily my favorite blade I own. It feels excellent in the hand and has taken on every job I've set it to. Plus the company's great to work with.

[@kailashblades]

Thanks so much for the testimonial! Great to hear your HSI is still treating you well :)

[@karllambert2350]

Gorgeous blades

[@HalSchirmer]

Somewhere in the Himalayas, there is a swordsmith saying: "So, I MADE a special Kailash for a six-fingered man, Count Rugen. But then he demanded free overnight shipping to Florin, and Raid Shadow Legends, at one-tenth of the quoted price...." "So I cancelled his invoice, refunded his PayPal, and shipped the six-fingered Kailash to Matt Easton.."

[@shadowphoenix8962]

I've got an old Kubrick from Atlanta cutlery, very wide blade,sharp,but without thing that looks like sap on it and you suggest a way to clean it up.

[@boggledegop]

Awesome, I've been looking at potentially purchasing a kukri from these folks, here's hoping you got a sirupate!

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

What purpose for? I have one for field use in bushcraft and camping and it's doing and looking superb.

[@kailashblades]

Unfortunately he just got the blades shown in this video- but if you'd like some guidance feel free to reach out. Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash

[@bartolomeorizzo]

I love "exotic" weapons. I really wish if you could talk about Zaghnals and dagger axes (Ge) or headaxes

[@SarahExpereinceRequiem]

Hey careful, every time you open that package the blade must draw blood! :V

[@renedepaula]

I just bought the mini! thank you Matt!

[@kailashblades]

Order received! If you'd like to make any changes to the order in the next few weeks just let us know :)

[@renedepaula]

@@kailashblades thank you! Matt is right... you guys are awesome!

[@margaretcole6264]

Beautiful blades. Very reasonable prices.

[@ryuukake]

If I ever get a knife making, or if I get good swords, I have thought about doing pictures after each step, rough forge, grind, heat treat, plush and pre and post hilt. I like seeing the sword come out of the rough, I think Hollywood often misses something big when they make sword making pretty

[@Heavensrun]

But is there going to be a full review? ;p

[@danielberger1176]

grip seems made for use with gloves.

[@BlueCollarEats]

Can’t wait for the review!

[@Ne0spartan]

Not sure I would call their bowie knives, bowie knives. They are closer to the trade knives used by fur trappers. Plus trapper knife or trade knife sounds more fresh/new and less ordinary.

[@Ne0spartan]

Very well made items what ever they are called :)

[@nicovelardita8619]

Nok-nok likes this

[@rogerhull2062]

GOOD ONE~~~

[@jamesowens7148]

Poland get

[@lawrenceschuman5354]

What about the two small knives?

[@GarrettDore]

They're not really as ubiquitous as you'd be led to believe, especially not in the same sheath. They're more often a part of a separate tool or camping kit. Someone here might carry a bowie knife and a pocket knife, that doesn't mean they're one unit.

[@bharnden7759]

Mine is gin-you-wine military issue from Atlanta Cutlery back in 1978. Before all the Johnny come lately showed up. Cheers from Texas, waiting for this year's snowpocalypse. 😀

[@beepboop204]

"Texas snowpocalypse" confuses this Canadian. a dozen years about the city i live in was colder than mars!

[@bharnden7759]

@@beepboop204 last February, I lost power for a week. But since I was stationed In Rapid City SoDak for 9 years, and many tdy at Minot NoDak, I knew how to dress, drive, and function, in sub zero Temps. This far south, the city isn't set for such cold and snow. Usually my area of TX the snow is melted by 10 am.

[@bharnden7759]

@@beepboop204 I am well familiar with both, "the Alberta Clipper" and the "Siberian Express". Stay warm my friend!

[@TearDownGenesis]

The grip being larger may benefit wearing of sturdy gloves.

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

I found it more irritating for my hands to use my khukuri with whoollined leathergloves in winter. Even when it's cold I take of the glove bcs the grip and control with skin on the grooved/ridged woodhandle is superior. And with the work the hand doesnt get cold anyways.

[@TearDownGenesis]

@@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis Wool may be a bit rough with constant motion. I can't say for certain since it doesn't get that cold where I live. Microfiber may cause less irritation. I'm just thinking reasons for the longer grip other than "people have bigger hands than Matt" which is very subjective.

[@tropocal2343]

*5:12** That horn material grip is done with a rat tail tang (as seen in production) - could they have put a decorative/functional pummel on it? - and why not have a full tang?* *6:09** What size handle is that? - Did you order a particular size, or is that a traditional size?* *7:00** What would you use to sharpen a Kukri of that size? (That would make a beneficial, and interesting future video).* *Thank you!.....Thumbs up # 1K+1*

[@bek0hmsford]

1) Yes. IMO you want rat tail for weight reasons. They aren't weak. Check their website for pros/cons on the options. Some blades offer rat or full tang options by default, I assume they could do whatever you please for a custom. But if they don't offer it there's likely a good reason. 2) 5.25" 3) Check out Gabriel Warren natural whetstone sharpening. Basically a jasper or jade rod, or pendant

[@tropocal2343]

@@bek0hmsford *I think it would be cool if they could put some kind of decorative cap on the end of the rat tail, instead of a nut* *Love the horn material, I assume it's Water Buffalo?* *I went to the site, and see a few I like very much.* *I will get into the details with them before ordering.* *Thanks for the info.* *PS; Great Advise --> **kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2PIqoqna8qfp9k*

[@kailashblades]

Hey there mate! -The nut is a feature of the mk1 style of ww1 blade. all our other blades have buttcaps. We can do engraved buttcaps and full tang options as semi custom options with minimal extra cost. - This is a 5.25" handle. There was no handle length specified so the team went with the largest handle length to avoid the chance of it being too small (a bigger issue than being too large). The tradiitonal size for the antique our specific mk1 is based off is 4.7", however the majority were closer to 4". -Historically a chakmak would be used, but we find that a ceramic rod or knife steel does a much better job, especially on our steel. Should you need any further guidance feel free to message us at [e-mail] and we can help out. Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash.

[@tropocal2343]

@@kailashblades *Thank you for clarifying the nostalgic reasoning for having the nut on that particular Kukri.* *Makes perfect sense.* *I especially admire your Chirra blades.* *My next Kukris will be made by Kailash Blades.*

[@somerando1073]

Aren't the little mini blades standard on kukris?

[@kailashblades]

Hey there! We don't include these as standard on our blades for a few reasons. They're overrepresented in reproductions vs antiques especially in comparison to other tools such as tinder pouches etc. We find that for functionality a small folding knife and ceramic rod do a much better job, particularly on our steel. While a customer may choose not to carry them, the modificaitons for sheath carry would remain and add bulk. Finally, the majority of karda and chakmak on the market are very low cost and poorly functioning items. A decent version adds a chunk to the price of the blade, potentially acting as a deterrent for those who aren't interested. We can include them at custom request though- just ping us an email and we can arrange the invoice :) Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash

[@swasg427]

@@kailashbladesCan you make the Khoda sword aswell?

[@kailashblades]

@@swasg427 We have a pattern ready to make one but haven't had access to the required tooling with coronavirus. We'lll be putting one or two into production soon. Take care, Andrew

[@brabhamfreaman166]

Surely antique equivalents weren’t 5mm at the base…but ~1/8in (eighth inch) thick kukris? J/k ofc. Thanks Matt.

[@zoiders]

I think you might need work on your use of metric and its conversion to imperial. 😂

[@Alex_Fahey]

If they were using Imperial then it would be 3/16 but whatever.

[@zoiders]

@@Alex_Fahey We went metric in the UK almost half a century ago. These things matter in manufacturing, science and engineering and its embarrassing to still see people making a dogs arse of it in 2021. Yeah but "whatever" lets just keep looking like idiots in the eyes of the world.

[@Alex_Fahey]

@@zoiders I'm not sure where the logic is in you looking like an idiot because your country switched to metric a few decades ago and this guy messed up his metric to imperial conversions in his joke, but once again, whatever.

[@CrimeVid]

@@zoiders We went about 2/3 metric ! about fifty years ago, I work in both, and I shouldn’t think it makes a spit’s worth of difference to a knife maker in Nepal what he measures the stock he can get in !

[@Icouldkillamonkey]

I have one of these, the ww2 replica one.