Let’s Talk About the Cold Steel Kukris Part 2 // The Kukri PLUS

[@cosmichef75]

Perfect timing I'm on my throne.

[@411Outdoors]

😂😂😂

[@danielhuff1397]

😂😂😂

[@mikepaz8385]

Same!!!!

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

​@@411Outdoorsis this COLD STEEL kukri Plus made in China or South Africa ?

[@101st_AB]

My buddy and I opened a knife and gun shop in Villa Rica, GA back in the 90's. It wasn't much, more like two guys whose collections had run amok, so why not open a shop. One Saturday this fellow walked in and asked if we had any large knives. He was mainly looking for Bowie knives and Kukri's. Come to find out the man was Dwight McLemore. Mr McLemore was one of the few Americans who were considered Kukri Masters. He wrote books on fighting styles with both Kukri and Bowie. I had several Kukri's in the store so he gave us a sample of his fighting style. I would have to be extremely pissed off, drunk or carrying a gun to get within ten feet of that man when he started swinging those two blades! It was an amazing exhibition of strength and control. Like two razor sharp airplane propellers charging you!

[@BenCase88]

I like the way you have a laid back personally. Not that you don't stand your ground just mean you speak my language being slightly southern and polite.

[@richardhenry1969]

In my experience with kukri. They are a very useful design. The thing ive found is they take time to get used to. Where a bowie type knife most Americans have used since they could hold one. I have several different types my absolute favorite is a GGK Sirupate. I prefer the Nepal made from a good dealer. The handle shape works better then the American design. Condor handle is to big. The best American was ontario but the handle is the weak point. A machete isn't close to a well made kukuri. They also should not be half a inch thick. Personally if i have to knife fight. Im gonna have a knife in each hand. I don't believe there is any reason to use a reverse grip. I think you should practice the x pattern. Learn to cut up as well as down. There is no blocking in a knife fight. Every move is a cut to disable. Take care brother. Great video as always 👍

[@411Outdoors]

@@richardhenry1969 thank you! You as well 🙂

[@bronco1199]

I have an Ontario khukri. I took on a canoe camping trip deep in the bush. It performed so well. Had that and a 5-inch camp knife as my only edged tools. The khukri did everything I needed it to and then some. I paid 80 Canadian dollars for it a few years back.

[@raylauderback5126]

Bought a Cold Steel LTC many moons ago, and never regretted it. I wanted to have a proper sheath made for it, but that project got put on the back burner. Keep up the good work, Sir!

[@Дмитро-ы8ю]

Thanks, Daniel! It is one of my mostly beloved machetes 🎉 😅 interesting to watch your points and approaches. As for me I train when I am gardening, my hands feel the blade and oh my Goodness, I feel something like euphoria being simbiosed with this blade in movements. This Kukri like grows into the hand, so it feels like a natural and dynamic part of my body. You're right that during slicing and swinging it is the most powerful and deadly thing 💪 Kukri+ has also more stubbing power than simple Kukri from Cold Steel. The work and training with this blade makes me more concentrated, more coordinated and happy to feel the power that comes from the prehistoric times from my DNA code 👍 Wish you all the best, Bro! Greetings from Lithuania 🇱🇹🇺🇸

[@411Outdoors]

Awesome words! Thanks my friend

[@longrider42]

P.S. Yes you can stab with a Khukuri. But the Gurkha's thrust with the blade on the horizontal, so it wont get hung up on the rib cage. I've watched many a video here on KZbin on fighting styles with a Khukuri, and yes I practice.

[@411Outdoors]

Good👍

[@redfaux74]

@longrider42 - A horizontal strike thru ribs is definitely an easier attack. But a sharp Kukri should easily go vertically thru ribs without getting caught in the retraction. Especially human ribs. Cold Steel has a bunch of videos where the Kukri goes thru hardened mailing, shipping tubes reinforced with glue with ease. Those tubes can carry 200 to 250 pounds of weight before being disfigured. They are tough. And they have videos of Kukri going completely thru 3 large pigs, in one cut.... the spine, thick hip bones, ribs, etc. Pigs have much thicker, denser bones than humans. So a cut vs a 2 legged threat should be so much easier. The stories of Ghurka with Kukri in hand to hand combat verify this 100%. Right thru the shoulder blades, ribs and spine in one cut. Effortless.

[@longrider42]

@@redfaux74 Look up the Kukri Dance, that the Gurkha's do. Its mostly horizontal strikes with some chopping and diagonal strikes. And even though, you can thrust with a Khukuri, that tip has to be extremely sharp. I do have one that might thrust, but not sure it would make it through multiple layers of cloths, like my Scottish Dirk would.

[@redfaux74]

@longrider42 - You obviously don't have a Cold Steel Kukri. It thrusts thru car doors, wooden doors, large animal carcasses, etc. I have about 9 Kukri. 4 are from Cold Steel. The others are from Nepal and other countries, companies. I wouldn't trade one from Cold Steel for 5 of the others. Never.

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

No kukri stories. I live in an apartment complex, and I don't think my neighbors would be very enthusiastic about a 6'3" 240lb dude swinging a huge decapitator around. LOL. 😱 But, I would like to say, when it comes to training, in anything, muscle memory is very important. You can do slow, methodical exercises almost anywhere you have some space to move. You don't always have to be in full combat mode, to get good effects. I think of watching Tai Chi students, with their very slow, purposeful movements, like a kind of dance, concentrating on breathing and form, rather than speed. Then, watching them at full speed, against an opponent. All that slow-paced, methodical exercise really pays off, when it's GO time. You don't need to put so much concentration on what you're doing, because your body, and subconscious mind, already know what to do. That way, you can concentrate more on what your attacker is doing, and counter their moves, more effectively.

[@LairdDavidson]

I just took delivery of the CS Kukri Plus today. I haven't had chance to do more than inspect it and get a feel for it so far. Seems reasonably well made and it's certainly not expensive. It's not super sharp but then personally I don't like to have chopping/slashing tools too sharp (the edge folds and chips easier). I've no intention of using it for self defence, hacking wood and clearing vegetation is my use. But if the occasion warrants . . .

[@atheistsince1210]

Thanks for stepping it up a few notches Cold Steel is as 🇺🇸 as apple pie founder Lynn Thomas re-wrote the entire edged weapon script when he founded the Tanto with the original vintage Cold Steel Tantos I remember the Soldier of Fortune magazine ads and some silly fool was cheated at cards until he was impaled by the Tanto blade his hand to the card table . Years ago I remember they made some drop dead bring a tear 😢 to your eye Japanese folders with Tanto blades all chromed out pure work of art they're ALL safe queens now low production run and vintage Cold Steels are perfect safe queens for the obsessive collector in us.

[@johnmbrown6627]

Really like the series. I have a Cold Steel Bando Kukri. I got it years ago at a gun show. Its been customized. . First I had it re handled to black canvas nicarta, included with the palm swell at the bottom. Next I had the blade reproduced to straight convex, getting rid of the micro bevel. Last, I used the sheath it came with converted to a baldric rig witb custom fit straps. It now hangs at hip. Level, where I can draw with one hand. Ive used it on many camping trips and survival courses. Paired with either a neck knife or even an SAK, it's very versatile. To me, the cold steel is far superior than anything made in Nepal . Just one man's opinion ... JB

[@411Outdoors]

💯👆

[@starlingblack814]

Thanks Daniel....mostly I think about the Rex Applegate / Fairbairn style blades when I think about the knife as a weapon, but you have given me much food for thought here.

[@411Outdoors]

Awesome!

[@bdcochran01]

1. I am sure that the Cold Steel version is excellent. Cold Steel never made its products. However, it put stringent quality control over the knives that it sourced. My dad lived a few miles from the warehouse. 2. Yes, you have to be quiet and have a plan. I was trained in fighting with the kukri. If you are noisy and someone has a firearm, you have a real problem. 3. A real advantage comes when you are trained to fight at night with a knife. Most armies fail to teach night fighting even with firearms.

[@henryvandeventer2457]

Love my CS Kukris (not a surpriseas I have arounnd a 100+ CS blades), though I haven't really worked on training with them as weapons. My Cold Steel short shaft Assegai (technically an Iklwa) tends to be my home defense blade to back up my boom stick. I spent years training Assegai fighting growing up as a kid in South Africa and even took down a few warthogs with one on the farm.

[@requiscatinpace7392]

Security guards in Kathmandu wear kukri’s, it pretty cool to see. Have you tried the Tops Cuma Tak-Ri? It’s shorter but the handle allows three positions (corto, medio and largo) depending on what you’re up to. It’s also very fast in the hands. Edit: I forgot to mention the sheath an embarrassment, I got a kydex one made and keep the trainer I made in it.

[@toddwhitley442]

I like the Spartan Blades Harsey kukri. Nice design and sheath.

[@philosophusbellator]

Daniel, excellent video. This is why I'm a subscriber to your channel. A few thoughts: - No need to apologize for preferring the Americanized style of foreign weapons. Just like the Gracie family improved Ju Jitsu, Cold Steel has always made a better quality version, in my opinion. - To loosely paraphrase Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars: when you find a knife so amazing that you buy two of them, you realize your journey towards the dark side is complete (or so my wife says). - Thank you for putting into words what a lot of us have always known. Most people don't collect edged weapons to guard against an impending doom. I find a certain beauty in a well-engineered, aesthetically designed knife, and you're right - it's all about connection (and yes, effectiveness is a plus). - Good training technique, not outlandish at all. One can't theorize about martial movement and tactics without actively emulating it. Now excuse me while I start researching Kukris. :-)

[@411Outdoors]

This is an awesome comment. Thank you so much!

[@billballbuster7186]

Having used traditional British army issue Kukri's the Cold Steel versions lack the weight in the blade. The army ones are at least 1/4 inch thick at the spine and its that weight that makes chopping easier with less effort. They use 1095 with mild temper spine and harder edge, these days the source is old truck springs.

[@rintintinman9223]

Have one Kukuri now,,, and also have an Indonesian Enip. You want bush craft,,, get an Enip, they're big, and what a work horse. Also,, both are awesome to throw.

[@redfaux74]

The underhand grip is only for movies UNLESS you are concealing the drawn blade and moving in. Using your body to conceal a drawn weapon (like using shadow) is decent. But giving up the power of a proper grip is never a good idea unless you have to. We trained with Kukri for years and Dr Gyi never had us use that grip once. He always eliminated fluffy nonsense. Never flipping sticks, knives or swords. Never. He would put you on your butt if he saw you flipping, twirling weapons around your colleagues. He would warn you only once. 90% of all casualties, all thru history, are always by friendly fire. You never put your weapon where you cannot see. The dangerous part of any weapon is NEVER out of your line of sight.

[@411Outdoors]

@@redfaux74 I feel pretty comfortable in reverse personally. To each is his own control is the main thing for me. I just feel there’s a time in a place for everything.

[@redfaux74]

@411Outdoors - But you will lose accuracy, distance and power. Consider putting your rib cage, wrist, veins under your biceps under greater risk. Minimizing the surface area of your vitals should always be considered. Look at the exposure when you do that. Some studies say it can cause damage to your wrist. You are correct about "to each his own". Peace.

[@411Outdoors]

@@redfaux74 there’s only rare occurrences or I would use it such as the what I demonstrated. it’s definitely not as powerful, but there’s certain angles where it’s benefiting I guess

[@jred5781]

@@redfaux74 KALI ESKRIMA PRACTICIONER, I AGREE WITH YOU

[@fugu_facesr.7081]

If you get a chance, check out Kailash Blades. Their heat treatment is awesome. They use oil vs the water from a teapot method. You can choose options to customize your Khukuri (blade length, type of grind, handle material) and also the sheath (traditional dap, western leather, or kydex).

[@billmelater6470]

I'll second this. So far, their blade designs and edge geometry (performance grind especially) are beastly cutters without feeling like you're swinging a hammer. The balance is just right and they hold their edges. Just got their Pensioner (blade number 4 for me) and it bites DEEP.

[@fugu_facesr.7081]

I recently received my 14” Mutiny from them and I am blown away. I have been in the Khukuri game for a long time. Kailash takes the cake. I have 3 more on the way, as well as a Tora . I will be doing a review on my Mutiny pretty soon.

[@clintonlewis1261]

I like the one with the hand guard better.

[@arctodussimus6198]

I am enjoying this series. 👍🏼👍🏼 Haven’t been a fan of the kukri, mostly from the aesthetics of it, but something about these videos is making me rethink my beliefs about it. I mentioned the TOPS Bushcrafter Kukri on the previous video. I was wondering what your thoughts are about that particular model.

[@411Outdoors]

@@arctodussimus6198 awesome!🙂

[@roadking681]

The American Kukri's and Tanto's are more refined and practical then they are traditional. By the way good thrusts and slices my friend.

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you!

[@artawhirler]

In the case of the Ghurkas, their skill with a kukri must have been helped by the fact that this was a tool they had already been using for farm chores every day since early childhood.

[@TheWolfe83]

Good video I like the training

[@leandroflaherty]

Stupid expensive, but the discontinued Spyderco H1 kukri is a spectacular knife. Its not a thick traditional design, its thinner, but it handles wonderfully and the steel is incredible.

[@dylanvisitacion8618]

👍

[@badas45]

Cool

[@Odinsjewl]

A blade is the last weapon of resort

[@411Outdoors]

Definitely. I cringed the thought of using.

[@shanewazhere1510]

i have the CS chaos kukri & chaos bowie. i dig the shit outta both. 🇺🇸🤘😎

[@glennmiller6759]

Have you ever done a video on the United Cutlery Honshu Bowie?

[@411Outdoors]

I have not my friend

[@UncleMac51]

Have a real nepalese kukri. It's beautiful. Have the cold steel royal kukri, it's a beast. They will both get the job done but I prefer to beat up on my cold steel. The Nepalese kukri is more a work of art I just like to hold and look at, know a real blacksmith created it.

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

I like them well enough but I dont really use a Kukri that oftem. I prefer the Persian/Eastern Euro Qame/Kindjal personally. I make them & it's what I train with the most. Yeah it's double edged but if one where to split the blade in half at the central fuller you basically end up with an American tanto shape. So it can chop & all that but you get 2 edges. Which it also has a utility bi knife in the back of the scabbard just like the kukri does. Mostly b/c the Qame & Qaddare were carried/used in much the same way the Kukri was. Even has sinilar cultural importance as the Kukri in places like the nation of Georgia for example.

[@talesthesalesman3106]

That's around the same size as Kakashi's blade

[@stevenmerlock9971]

The “plus” looks more functional if you like curved weapons.

[@edsweeney6843]

Thanks again for another OUTSTANDING video. Great blade and great training. What style of martial arts do you practice? Looks like you've been studying for a while.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks so much! I got my start at a place called Universal karate Academy that taught karate Muay wrestling BJJ and Kali. I spent a few years there and then just went on to kind of develop my own system.

[@edsweeney6843]

@411Outdoors sounds like an awesome background. I trained Kenpo for 6 years, and now that I'm retired, I'm looking for a martial art to get back into.

[@qas-gu8ow]

I bought one from Kukri House, and it was shit quality. Supposedly "handmade" but it had cracks in the steel. Like said in this video, Condor Tool and Knife make the best most quality samples I've ever owned. If not Condor go Cold Steel for sure. Stay away from kukri house because they will not stand behind or support their own products.

[@411Outdoors]

Yep, my blade was rusting at week two

[@felipearodriguez2135]

I had the same experience with kukri house. They are garbage. Now I have a condor and the cold steel. Way better.

[@billmelater6470]

Give Kailash Blades a try. As for any rusting, it's carbon steel. Oil it up like you would any firearm and you're fine.

[@BladeObssession]

I've always liked the kukri plus but never pulled the trigger on it but I might have to get one. Check out my short Daniel on the XHM kukri scout if you want to

[@411Outdoors]

That is pretty may pick up. That mirror polish is so beautiful on wouldn’t want to use it😂

[@BladeObssession]

@@411Outdoors It's D2 so I reckon it can take it lol

[@tolik5929]

Never was able to warm up to kukris , not for lack of trying . Just not for me .

[@Jameskenomis3]

A lot of the ones out of Nepal are garbage steel, but not all of them.

[@411Outdoors]

So true!

[@BenCase88]

Ambush reminds me of a rattlesnake strike.

[@411Outdoors]

When I watch the playback of the video, it did look very snakelike. Good call!

[@Elias.Agg.]

If it's not stainless steel, I don't buy it.

[@billmelater6470]

Why?

[@411Outdoors]

I understand that in certain scenarios. Steel can get complex

[@Elias.Agg.]

@@billmelater6470 carbon steel needs special treatment, otherwise it gets rusty real fast.

[@billmelater6470]

@@Elias.Agg. You mean other than just oil? It's never been an issue for me. I only have Nepalese made blades (I think they're all 5160) and all I ever did was wipe them with oil after taking them out hunting or doing brush work, etc. Any spots or "stuff" on them I just scrub off with a scotchbrite pad, then oil and store it.

[@Elias.Agg.]

@@billmelater6470 and on the other hand with a stainless steel blade, you don't need to do anything. Just sharpening.