Kukri knife - Gurkhas of Nepal - MAN AT ARMS : REFORGED

[@BaltimoreKnifeandSwordCo]

While we make a huge number of kukri in the shop, this one is a special forged blade.

[@XxLucifex_X]

Can y’all make Ichigo’s Tensa Zangetsu Zanpakto

[@kapilanyogaeswaran9422]

Please do the Chinese hookswords which Kabal from Mortal Kombat uses them.

[@darkimposter2]

Can y'all make a urumi

[@VirtousStoic]

Seemed very hard to build, I have no suggestion of next builds. It was insane how sharp it was, well done

[@mariobabic4179]

Can you guys build a Croatian Schiavona

[@Commentatoo]

Khukuri, as we call it, is somewhere between a knife and a sword. Almost every household used to have a khukuri until a while ago. It is something we have great respect and pride for. Thank you for this amazing video. Lots of love from Nepal.

[@dertodesking8379]

It’s actually more like a cross between a knife and an axe / hatchet.

[@tropocal2343]

@@dertodesking8379 *People use them for everything, that's what so good about the design.* *I watched a woman use it in the jungle, gardening around the house, for making stuff in the house, and food prep & serve.* *Practical, and defense.*

[@TehKaiser]

That pineapple not looking like it got cut was epic.

[@Totem.T.Tisana]

favorite moment in the channel so far 😂

[@deceptiveoni710]

Straight out of an anime

[@yangkuri15]

Nah. If you look at it closely you can see that he did not cut through the whole pineapple. When he picked it up, the thing broke off. The cut wasn't clean. Just an illusion that feeds your "epic" thinking

[@Totem.T.Tisana]

@@yangkuri15 who cares? that looks sick.

[@beartube1984]

@@Totem.T.Tisana word up! The fact that it didn't move is a testament to the edge on the blade and the stroke of the swing! Reference the milk gallon. The soda was bound to explode.

[@stevengregory6932]

My uncle served as an army chef during the Falklands war. Before he came home the ghurka regiment he served with presented him with a ceremonial kukri that came in a patent leather scabbard that also had two small knives concealed in it. Ceremonial or not, that thing is so sharp you can shave with it. It’s a beautiful piece.

[@abhiwankenobi7172]

Long time Nepalese viewer here. The Khukuri has been a staple of the military and daily life in Nepalese culture. Almost everyone has one in their household! It's used more as a close range chopper in the battlefield. So utility wise think of it as an axe that looks like a reverse curve scimitar. In the household, a lot of people have them under their mattress and comes with 2 to 3 smaller versions in the sheath depending on the use. We also use a type of resin to join the tang and the handle together (depending on the use). The groove on the spine you'll see in most khukuris and the tooth near the handle have specific religious significance to them as well. Awesome work!

[@billcollison4393]

Thank you

[@williamowens5144]

The big projects you guys do are cool, but it's nice to see something a traditional build that someone can swing with a single hand again!

[@StickTheGlue]

I got a bit sick of the big ones to be honest and just didn't watch them at all. I miss the days of doing katanas, daggers and smaller but more ornate pieces.

[@Jigsawjesterrr]

Was coming to the comments to say this.

[@billcollison4393]

@@StickTheGlue hoping to do more in the future

[@silverstreak8958]

Namaste, team Baltimore Knife & Sword. Best wishes for all of you and family from India. Kukri knives are issued to the Gurkha regiment here and is their signature of sorts.

[@lotusman992]

It is national weapon of nepal.see the title.😅😅

[@swasg3129]

Khukuri has nothing to do with your india, Its a Nepali weapon of Gorkhas who are Nepali

[@ashwinadhikari8082]

All the love from Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵 Love your work It's really amazing to see the weapon of my homeland being featured here

[@billcollison4393]

Thank you

[@nouveauprecheur]

I love these more traditional and simpler builds, it's easier to follow along (the pacing of this video seems actually slower, but maybe that was on purpose) and their pragmatic, down-to-earth aspect is very refreshing

[@generaljimmies3429]

Fun fact, Emile from Halo Reach had a Kukri than he was VERY protective of. His last kill before he died was with his Kukri(he drove it into the neck of an Elite(Alien) as he was backstabbed with an Energy Sword)

[@madpistol2626]

Undoubtedly the coolest member of Noble Team.

[@MrDuellane]

"I'm ready! How bout you?"

[@generaljimmies3429]

@@madpistol2626 Can't get more of an badass end to your life than that. Feel free to prove me wrong.

[@twotailedavenger]

@@madpistol2626 Him and Jorge.

[@jimcorbett3764]

"If a man says he is not afraid of death, he is either lying, or he is a Gurkha." - Indian field marshal Sam Manekshaw These guys were fearless, and this weapon has become iconic because of them. Great build!

[@lotusman992]

Who is sam manekshaw?

[@jimcorbett3764]

@@lotusman992 He was an Indian field marshal for the British army.

[@LoveShaysloco]

Well I don't have a fear of death for he already tried to take me 5 times already to the point I woke up in the morgue's freezer. So if I do die it would be are you going to make it permanent this time

[@C-M-E]

Hard to go wrong with a kukri. My favorite combat chopper.

[@prankursinghal2352]

And, yet, they did. Never seen a khukri with blade geometry so wrong.

[@AMBOSS_Silesia]

@@prankursinghal2352 exactly.

[@billcollison4393]

@@prankursinghal2352 actually the geometry is fine. There are many different styles of kukri out there . This style is from the 7th century kukri. Most of the ones you see today are of a more modern pattern.

[@prankursinghal2352]

@@billcollison4393 is it? Then, go ahead and make a scabbard for it. A traditional, wooden scabbard. Put the khukri in and pull it out.

[@billcollison4393]

@@prankursinghal2352 actually Rick and I plan on making one for it .

[@gianpalacio5635]

Wow all those machines and experienced dudes and a Kami from Nepal without machines can do better. Those guys are REALLY magicians!!!!

[@bimalshrestha3586]

Thank you for Making Nepali🇳🇵 traditional knife … Jay Gorkha

[@PuppetRebelPress]

I really do like seeing these builds that are also production items of y'alls. Really gives me a different kind of appreciation for the consistency of your artistry. Blows my mind.

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*Keep these traditional builds coming, Kerry!* ❤

[@Iluvantir]

Brilliantly done. And now we can all see why you do NOT want a pissed off Ghurkha coming at you with one of those bad-boys!

[@pikachu3b366m]

I've been a big fan of your channel and was always hoping you'd do the Khukuri some day haha. And this was so amazing and well made, it definitely did not disappoint 😊 I'm from Nepal and we have these knife in every household. We constantly use it to cut things. I have four of them and they're all different in sizes. The smaller ones definitely feels more like a knife but the larger ones actually feels like a hard chunk of iron. Also, it's quite heavy. It might be a tad bit bigger than the one you made in this video.

[@josephlongbone4255]

I have heard of large two handed versions used to butcher cows, have you come across such things before?

[@anguisvasalias2411]

@@josephlongbone4255 i don't think i have heard of two handed ones, but there are bigger khukuris out there for buffaloes. Khukuris aren't meant to be used in cows. In fact none of the weapons in Nepal are. Cows are considered sacred here and it's also our national animal. Killing cows are illegal and is punishable by law as far as i am aware. There may be some in other countries. Khukuris has been adapted in other countries as well. But i haven't heard of or seen one

[@josephlongbone4255]

@@anguisvasalias2411 hmmm, It might be for buffalo as that would be an easy mistake to make, thank you

[@BABAxAGHORII]

Thank you for your amazing craft ❤🇳🇵#prideofNepalKuKri #Gorkha🙏

[@trentreid210]

Growing up, a friend of mine grandfather showed us this set that he carried while he served with the Gurka during WWII as a special operations forward observer, He told us many stories about them and their legendary knife, the one that stands out is how one Sargent could throw one of the small frame kukuri and kill a man out to 100ft and call this hit placement! He has hundreds of photos and maps and all kinds of action awards both personal and unitary, very interesting man!

[@gingebrien2408]

As I have a collection of Nepalese Kukris it was fun to watch the build. Salute to the Gurkhas on this Memorial Day.

[@jameswhatsit]

This is one of the coolest builds in a while! More lesser known eastern/asian weapons or stuff that the people in the shop are passionate about (Bill’s interest in the subject really made this vid) please!!

[@billcollison4393]

Thank you

[@joeligmacandace9356]

Love historical builds

[@sabeerkandel8825]

Loved it! Thank you for forging this masterpiece. Khukuri❤️

[@AweMe]

Thank you so much!

[@Ares-hi2hw]

Is Khukuri knife? - Yes Is Khukuri sword? -Yes Is Khukuri Axe? -Yes

[@joshuafleury4017]

I have an authentic Gurkha knife from Nepal, and it's my favourite knife in my collection!

[@_GoGo_]

Been watching you guys now for two years! Great work as per usual!!!!

[@CowLiver]

Never let the blacksmiths of Baltimore Knife and Sword near a railroad station. They will tear that thing to pieces.

[@jimaustin3361]

yes they will and they'll be proud that they did the rails will be knifes and swords and the rest of the it will be made into weapons

[@medevilsinner]

Love from 🇳🇵 🇳🇵 #jaygurkha

[@TheAussieGunBunny]

That first cut was absolutely perfect... his angle was so spot on that the fruit barely moved at all and just passed straight through

[@billcollison4393]

Thank you ! I appreciate it!!

[@paulthebarbarian7115]

Watching this behind the camera when Bill take the first cut I literally say "he clubbed it?" And he plops the top off... Muah!!

[@Y2Kvids]

Thanks for Making a Khukuri . 🇳🇵

[@mr.bennett108]

Back in '06, my younger brother and I went into a bladesmithing shop in Estes Park, CO. I walked out with a scimitar made from a plasma-cut sheet metal blank or a flattened leaf spring (I personally lean toward the leaf spring, as the sign advertised that it was "forged," so I think it's just a hammer-flattened 5160 junkyard bar that's ground to shape) and my brother walked out with a "restored, flea-market found" kukri. It has a brand written in Russian on it and there are some awls and a small stockman's knife in molded and heavily worn sheath. We both became SUPER interested in our weapons, both how they're similar and different. I know that a Kukri was an extremely popular wartime tool for Eastern European soldiers. Historically, they were more on the size of a large bowie knife (a blade that itself blurs the lines between knife and sword), but the standard-issue kukri were much larger and could probably be considered more like a gladius than any kind of knife. The things that made it popular were that it was a replacement for 3 tools: Axe, Shovel, and Dagger. With the weight heavy forward and its unique shape, it was highly effective in combat, much like a scimitar, at cleaving cut-resistant armors (high tensile cloth in the modern implementation, hardened leathers in the historic lore). Anyway, I say all this to throw my hat in the "I think modern kukri are as close as a late 20th/21st century soldier is going to get to carrying a true sword, and they aren't really a knife" camp.

[@SerrotBelac]

Watch 15 second n was hook. I find it beautiful how many people have different talents. May the Most high bless you

[@jaimahakaljainepal9391]

🇳🇵this sword was given to Nepal brave blood people gorkhas by lord Mahakal. Come to Nepal to porperly learn about khukuri the national weapon of Nepal ,which come from Nepal made by nepal peoples. 🇳🇵🌍💪🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵Jai Nepal

[@axelshahi3785]

it's good to see national weapon of Nepal being featured here

[@tomalot1138]

Beautiful. Kukris are my favorite knives as well.

[@orzhovthief]

Thanks for making something that's actually usable. Good job !

[@Capthowdy098]

Nice build I had the pleasure of meeting quite a few Gurkahs while I was stationed overseas in the UK. It was unfortunately directly after Sept. 11th, and they were part of many layers of security protecting B-52s.

[@garrettiesamoe]

Have watched your videos for years and never noticed the 40k apron. Little details into y'alls personality like that is why I love this channel so much.

[@billcollison4393]

😁😁😁

[@justAfisherman1187]

Thank you for doing this. Growing up, a Khukuri was just a tool. All the Khukuris I've used had handles made from horns when I was a kid but this looks awesome. Thank you.

[@gauravsubedi9222]

Khukuri , as we call it is issued to every individual serving in the Gorkhali Army ( i.e. the gallant Nepali Army) and every other Gurkha/ Gorkha regiments around the globe.

[@drstrangefart]

It was cool hearing Bill speak on this one. It was immediately obvious how much he cared about this one. One day I hope to have the patience to make my own kukri. I have the shop and the tools but not the patience or developed skill. When I get back into the shop again my next project is a tomahawk from a ball pein hammer.

[@billcollison4393]

Thank you

[@JamesFromTexas]

That first pineapple cut was one of the greatest displays of a knife's ability I've ever seen.

[@dreadwing01]

Finally a real forge build. You guys need to continue this trend.

[@tanzolimbu2982]

In Nepal we don't have distinctions of Khukuri(That is how we spell it in Nepal) as a knife or a sword. In my personal opinion, it is a ingenius hybrid design that incorporates the essence of a sword, a machete & a knife and can do the work of all 3 tools.

[@guilhermeflou6686]

Jaster Rogue: Desert Seeker (Rogue Galaxy) Riku: Keyblade Way to Dawn (kingdom hearts 2) Dai: Dai's Sword (Dragon Quest Dai no Daibouken) if you can't make everyone on the list just do one or two on the list. I thank you and your team very much I wish you much success and great achievements

[@unhaix707]

That pineapple cut by the giant guy was smooth af

[@SirChubblesSteen]

The Khukuri is one of my favourite knives, so much so that I ordered one from Nepal from Kailash Blades! Great work by them and such a beautiful weapon.

[@FenixLegacy]

i love the "Pro" moment in 14:05

[@troyiktomioftruedungeon3308]

I love all of you but it was really nice seeing Bill talk about the process again. I love his work.

[@vexxama]

Could you make any of the daggers from solo levelling next? Seen plenty of renders and 3d prints but no forges of them yet

[@chetan.gondaliya]

Marvelous Khukri you guys made.... ! My Pranaam to you Guys from India ! Jai Mahakal..!!.

[@abura2980]

14:04 that was pretty bad ass

[@TheKulu42]

You make the process look so easy. That's a sign of people who really know what they're doing. Great job! I love the kukri birthed from all that skill and labor.

[@DanteD84]

I love good old man at arms video, and a cool looking blade like this is fantastic

[@chaosmike84]

13:01 the emperor approves

[@kailashblades]

A great looking interpretation of the blade guys! Gorgeous finishing work and results achieved with a very different set of tools and skills that are used inside Nepal. It would have been nice to see a traditional sheet metal kanzo hammered out and fitted rather than a milled steel block. While solid bolsters have been used on khukuris historically (like the m43) these are on full tang blades. The socket style construction of a sheet metal bolster is in many ways stronger- it helps compress the wood/horn handle material to avoid cracking under the expansion force of the tang. It also creates a smooth and tapered transition in stiffness from tang to blade rather than a sudden transition which can act as a stress raiser. Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash

[@chaosdwarf2467]

I just buyed an old kukri from the 60´s (a month ago) and now to see one kukri getting forged with nearly the same shape is fantastic...

[@delnavimos5412]

When you say kukri as you trying to say a Nepali word it sounds like a chicken in Nepali. We say KHUKURI.... not KUKRI...

[@oneshotme]

Beautiful Kukri guys!! The team did a wonderful job making it!!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@lukaskacinetz859]

That Space marine apron!

[@blizatrex]

Well done. that first pineapple in the demo was amazing.

[@billcollison4393]

Thank you

[@reddcherry251]

Bill has always been one of my favorite workers in your shop his humbleness and his quality is something to Aspire too

[@billcollison4393]

Thank you !!!

[@alenas4404]

Filipino Kris? for reference SD Kali channel does a lot of really cool work :)

[@marcobaruc70]

A true work of art! Absolutely incredible!

[@mmancino1982]

I like the additional details you're providing that we may not think of, such as the walnut dust

[@CallMeNacho_]

I have never said this before but, what a magnificent weapon

[@davidlargen6945]

Awesome blade. My favorite

[@MicFortress2]

I really want to see you guys make, Ghost of Tsushima's Clan Sakai Katana. (fully traditional) It would be a beautiful blade to see. Btw amazing video!

[@ABCKorpi]

Kukris are so nice to look at but great cutters and insanely powerful choppers :)

[@TheJedaiHero9000]

An Incredibly Awesome AF and well-made Kukri right there, enough said from me right here 😎👌

[@ikebeckman1074]

Kerry: “what we forge tends to be a little large” _shows bill handling it like a biggish pocketknife_

[@billcollison4393]

Lol

[@jimaustin3361]

@@billcollison4393 hi bill its me alex i wrote to be before so big guy how have you been?

[@billcollison4393]

@@jimaustin3361 I am hanging in there thank you

[@jimaustin3361]

@@billcollison4393 bill be honest with me are you a diobetic?

[@billcollison4393]

@@jimaustin3361 no why

[@draven86]

Great work as always. So next up zorro's sword from The Mask/The legend of Zorro ?

[@adrianreyno1]

For myself, the Kukri is an iconic blade. It looks so beautiful with those curves and yet it is very deadly. With this blade holstered at a soldier's side, it is very intimidating to see.

[@alexv3375]

_"A little of the ol' chop-chop!"_

[@abdosoliman]

the into I just love it ❤️❤️❤️

[@Dheinamar]

That was straight up shonen anime protagonist moment at the end. Awesome work and attention to detail both in the blade and in the handle

[@upreydeen]

To make this forging even more "epic" would be 3 things, to mirror polish that blade, to use horn material for the handle, and to show us how to build a sheath Nepali style with wood and leather.

[@VulpusArmory]

the version of the Khukri I would have loved for you guys to tackle is the personal one used by Spartan Emile A239 from Halo Reach, and do a dual built with the standard issue 9" bladed combat knife from Reach.

[@benjamintambiga5197]

I'd like to see you guy's make a traditional Filipino Kris Sword. or any Filipino swords, there's a lot of options.

[@adrianalbertbacila581]

As a fan of these guys and as a Filipino too, I love to watch you guys make your take on Kampilan sword. I know Forge in Fire contestants made this, but I love you guys made this.

[@alexandermarken7639]

The Big fella knows how to use a knife. His movements are smooth and delivered with force. The knife is awesome too.

[@billcollison4393]

Thank you

[@everydaynormalguy9974]

14:05 Certified "Omae Wa Mou Shindeiru moment" 🤣🤣

[@adrianalbertbacila581]

As a fan of these guys and as a Filipino too, I love to watch you guys make your take on Kampilan sword. I know Forge in Fire contestants made this, but I love you guys made this.

[@billcollison4393]

We actually made one for man at arms art of War

[@eastoforion]

this is my favorite project from yall :) relatively simple and very elegant

[@DavidDM59]

Beautiful and very sharp!

[@wbond6692]

Just watching this, I could feel the soul of the blade making a chill down the back of my neck. A true blade for a skilled warrior. Worthy of praise as well as respect.

[@grolan91]

i have the Zombie Tools version of the kukri. Its called the Vakra and it is an amazing cutter. I love this style of blade. The first time I tested it I used a milk jug filled with water and the cut was so clean that the top half fell onto my deck and actually retained the water at the bottom for a bit. really like seeing blades like this. Nice work.

[@dustinsmith2672]

I have sent 3 or 4 emails about a possible order to your site but never have gotten a single response? is the email on the baltimore knife site not correct?

[@cinnamonbun9223]

Finally! A new video. It’s about time you made a new one. Can you do the Crystal Gems weapons?

[@rorajoey]

I think the kukhri is a really interesting blade. Would you consider making a falcata for a future episode?

[@billcollison4393]

We did do a khopis if you want to see that episode.

[@CharliMorganMusic]

I was curious why there were so many safety precautions when making the handle. Thanks for teaching me!

[@NLSkooch]

Nice to see a historical build.

[@Xtorin_Housecat_Ohern]

i LOVE the resulting color on the blade, what did you use for the antiquing?

[@billcollison4393]

We used a chemical bluing compound

[@danielcoira4250]

Dam that first slash was perfect, pineapple barely even moved besides tipping over.

[@wbond6692]

I know that only your skilled artisans can build a fully functional Gaffi stick. One that can peel open a Stormtrooper armor like a soft boiled egg.

[@Hawkeye83627]

Guess what????!!!!!

[@wbond6692]

@@Hawkeye83627 Yes?

[@Hawkeye83627]

@@wbond6692 Have you seen the Gaffi stick video yet?

[@wbond6692]

@@Hawkeye83627 I did, and already commented how much I approve. Thanks for the heads up. 😉

[@wbond6692]

@@Hawkeye83627 Don't you just love those little moments in life when the universe finally gives you what you ask for? 😁

[@HickLif3]

While I was in Afghanistan I witnessed a kukri used to sacrifice a large goat. It took the head off in one easy swing. Been a massive fan ever since

[@alexmar4757]

It would be cool to see them make another historical build maybe a middle-eastern scimitar love the channel.😍

[@SotoSlasher57]

Tf2 sniper: now this…. Is a nice weapon

[@Cindy67917]

I'd like to see you guys do D's sword from Vampire Hunter D.

[@SebastienCyr2022]

I always wanted to see a replica of the sword they made for the mummy returns, with the medjay. Can you make one in one of your video?