Review: Kumar Kobra (a long sword-like khukuri from Nepal)

** Specifications **
Blade length (measured straight): 54 cm / 21.25 in
Grip length: 18 cm / 7 in
Overall: 73 cm / 28.75 in
Point of Balance: 18 cm / 7 in
Weight: 980 gram / 2.16 lbs.
Himalayan Imports:
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An even longer khukuri from another company (Ex Gurkha Khukuri House):
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We've had this khukuri for quite a long time, at least 11 years, and it has held up remarkably well to use over time. I'm not 100% sure that this one really is from Himalayan Imports but as far as I remember that's where I ordered it back then.
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[@francoismotierre6926]

Have you heard about those Sherpas from Nepal? I hear they've got curved swords. Curved.... Swords...

[@unknownmaster3177]

Skyrim!

[@francoismotierre6926]

Unknown master I used to be the best soldier in the British army. Until I took a kukri through the chest...

[@redacted4017]

my cousin go hunting french fussilier and what do i get ? guard duty.

[@francoismotierre6926]

+Meep Moop Freeman I used to be a Gurkha like you, but then I took a .303 Enfield to the knee.

[@redacted4017]

It's been a long time since the last French raid. Mostly we only deal with drunken Swiss and Thief.

[@parbatpoudyel6687]

I'm from Nepal 🇳🇵 This khukuri is called "sirupathe khururi" "Sakti Bika" is the word written near handle.

[@yaady2366]

parbat poudyel I was gonna say the same thing. impractical unless your going for a whole goat head. I prefer smaller kukri for camping. big ones are fun but ridiculous.

[@techbhakti6485]

Yes, we Nepalese call it "sirupathe khukhuri". There is no doubt the vlogger should learn first how to use this ultimate tool.

[@davidcackler2005]

Actually, it's not. It's similar but the name for the particular style, named by the Nepalese company and kami who designed it, is the Kumar Kobra. They also make the style you are referring to. Himalayan imports. Check em out

[@SumanTiwariNamaste]

@hiphop diaries geda ! Jabo 1 kg ko khukri le maar hanna hunxa?

[@adolfalexanderjung1587]

its not sirupate khukuri, its newari khukuri called chitlange khukuri. look at the 'kaudo', you will easily find the identity of newari khukuri.

[@phantom99991]

I personally think the khukuri is deserving of some of the excessive praise the katana gets, considering the versatility, effectiveness, and durability are actually above and beyond compared to many blades.

[@lNagatoYuukil]

+phantom99991 I agree. I've always had a thing for weapons that can double as tools. The khukri, falx, even the kopesh. I enjoy having a weapon that can be used in the traditional sense, but double as a knife for cooking, or a wood chopping alternative.

[@donkeyslayer8370]

@hiphop diaries khukri ofcourse

[@gorkhawarlord4943]

@@donkeyslayer8370 i agree,

[@lifes40123]

Katana became popular because many US troops brought them home after ww2 and because of Japanese pop culture. Kukri is not so much known but it is a deadlier blade of course.

[@Pedrosa2541]

I don't think there is a reason to compare the two, both are great weapons in their respective contexts, japanese swords were praised since XVII century by foreigners in Korea and Netherlands by how beautifull and well made they were. But I certainly would rather carry a Kukri than a Katana nowadays, while Katanas are beautifull and would certainly impress visitors if I would hang in my office, a Kukri is usefull for a hell lot of things, mainly jungle survival, not only as a weapon.

[@irnbruboy9442]

You know, I don't really have any more than a passing interest in weapons, but I find your channel fascinating. Clearly you have a passion for your subject, and somehow I find myself watching a ten minute video about a giant knife. So nice job, cheers.

[@Skallagrim]

+eurogamer neems Thanks for letting me know. :)

[@Rmcd97]

Same he's just such an interesting dude and I enjoy listening to him talk about stuff xD

[@yuriboyka652]

@@Skallagrim hii, how are you brother, could you please lemme know the exact specs on this one if possible

[@trelensis]

They’ve got curved swords. Curved. Swords.

[@KiesandNoob]

+trelensis Alright Guardsman back to Whiterun with you.

[@swampfox1007]

+trelensis ;)

[@unsmile666]

damn

[@discipleofkhorne9472]

I'm assuming that you are one of the bladeless guards that Skall mentioned.

[@CreeperKiller666]

+trelensis I love this things. They are big part of Indian culture and region. Quite practical as well.

[@murphysmuskets]

I love Khukuris! I have a smaller more traditional shaped one that I never go camping without! Ive also had it about 10 years ;) Great video!

[@MatthewJBRO]

Did you really give it to Cara? Or was Cara like "I like this thing, it's mine now?"

[@Ashley-lm4nv]

we all know how this went...

[@kronckew]

kumar is the kami (blacksmith) who works for HI (himalayan imports), sometime leaving for awhile to work elsewhere. the kobra is his 'signature' knife. the dotted shape is usually a kami's initials (kumar's are K.M.) in their script or in ours and a little figure, star, drum, beer mug, flag, etc. unique to each kami. kumar's is a six pointed star of david. my kobara is made by a different 'kumar' - a common name, initials KS and a trident mark. the side of the blade about midway down will have a mark that is HI in nepali, and since the passing of the founder, uncle bill, it has the initials UB. no UB means earlier work. they normally inscribe the knife with a chisel, went thru a short period using the dots and even a vibro engraver, these were not well thought of, so they have returned to punching it in with a chisel, which looks better. the other vendors do not 'sign' their blades. the triple peened split tang is also a sign of HI and is only used on the HI kobra. the two knives are normally a chakma (hardened honing steel) and a small sharp utility knife, a 'karda'. sounds like you got two chakma by mistake. HI also make a much larger karda as a stand-alone utility knife, also designed by kumar, thus it is a 'kumar karda'. the grips are generally nepali rosewood, tho they also use horn, walnut, stag, or bone (on decorative models - it's more brittle). the tangs are substantial, definitely not 'rat' tail. they make models with chiruwa grips, exposed tang with two slabs riveted on that most westerners prefer, these transfer more shock to the hand than the tradirtional hidden thick tangs. anyhoo, the kobra is a thinner profile based on the sirupati models, HI has it's imitators, but HI has the best quality, pays it's kamis a good wage, and has very competitive prices as they sell out of the USA so you only pay postage from- it is a family business run by uncle bill's wife Yangdu, whose service and customer care are second to none, from her trailer in the wild western US. the kobra is designed as a weapon, so chopping hard wood is not guaranteed, some other models are designed as wood choppers, some as more all around knives for camping, etc. as in the video, it can handle the task, as long as it is not abused. the HI website is a bit dated, so it's best to visit their forum at www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/739-Himalayan-Imports?s= for the best deals, user community and the 'deal of the day' where knives with slight defects are sold at knock-down prices, and sometimes the perfect knives are offered as well. p.s. the grips are usually oversized on HI, for western hands and designed for chopping, the blade spines tend to be thicker and thus blades heavier than more weaponised models from other vendors. again for chopping wood. (many users are asking for thinner spines, they do do customs on request tho it takes longer).

[@helios5868]

Sword-less guard. ...AKA a shield.

[@lassassindu5071]

+helios5868 Actually AKA a buckler.

[@TenkGrow]

+helios5868 Or, just an unarmed guard.

[@creemo5375]

+TenkGrow Didn't get the joke, did you?

[@ianstiehl1994]

@@creemo5375 Nah...he made it better

[@GodRustang]

Dude, you've lost a lot of weight judging by your older videos. Good job man!

[@MarcRitzMD]

Skall, do you think that a big jump in popularity is imminent? Your vids are becoming increasingly more professional. And the view count speaks for itself. Your recent move to Victoria opened up the possibility to have collaborations with the local HEMA group. You both probably benefit from that. Will we be seeing you tour in the near future? Going to conventions? Guest visits to other HEMA and SCA groups? Visit blacksmiths? Collabs with Thrand/Eld and Matt? We know they are up for it. Make it a weekly thing where you have a simple chat with them discussing twitter and youtube questions?

[@CSGraves]

I had to go and dig my Kumar Kobra out of storage when I saw this. Had mine almost 10 years, but other than sharpening it up and doing a few test cuts, it's mostly been collecting dust. Too heavy for extended yardwork.. and I would assume also too sluggish for the ultra-rare duel in this day and age. However, it could come in handy on the 8th day of Dashain. Back into storage goes the Kobra, till I want to marvel at its novelty again. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@j.d.norcross9362]

Earliest I've ever been. That's a seriously attractive weapon.

[@JohnSmith-rb6zj]

But there's no way to remove the pommel. How am I supposed to end my opponent rightly?

[@BloodSprite-tan]

+John Smith you should first worry about making funny jokes.

[@happyharold1085]

+Moth Shame on me for continually laughing at these jokes.

[@obliviochamp5986]

+John Smith Any self respecting memer will carry a satchel of pommels at all times to counter such occurrences.

[@hainleysimpson1507]

A boot to his face or a fist sized rock.

[@tiffles3890]

Throw the whole fucking thing.

[@EASTBAY420]

That's a 18 inch chitlange khukuri great sword! great sword! I had to say that twice!!! I own a 20inch sirupate khukuri all around dope blade! Kumar was the designer of the style of chitlange blade and cobra means it can kill one hit like a cobra snake! The 5160 jeep/Toyota leaf spring steel is hard as fuck! I definitely recommend you guys buying one of these stay away from GK & Co khukuri they tend to be very heavy stick with Kai lash blades ex Gurkha khukuri house Tora blades and Himalayan Imports. I'm getting ready to have Kailash blades which I think is the best khukuri Nepal company out there! make me a custom 24 in chitlange cobra khukuri sword! Cant wait to receive it!

[@temperedsteel142]

I got my Chitlange khukuri from ex Gurkha khukuri house about 6 years ago and is still almost in brand new condition despite being heavily used... These blades hold up great and I are worth every penny

[@johnchiz54]

purchased a cheap MTech kukuri 8 years ago to take camping, didn't expect it to last the week, I've used it to chop wood, cut down 4 inch thick trees, till vegetable patches, and even dismember animals after skinning. definitely worth the $20 I had spent. I am looking at upgrading to the ang koala or "unbreakable knife" from Himalayan imports, but that'll have to wait for more disposable income. thank you for all the time you put into these videos

[@NoOne-vs6oy]

John T Chiz, Time Lord

[@johnchiz54]

Jarrard Hosking I don't understand the question, please revise and repeat

[@manhhoang4989]

glad to see you back, i really miss u

[@Skallagrim]

+manh hoang What do you mean by "back"? I never stopped uploading videos, except a few days immediately after the accident.

[@manhhoang4989]

i mean you using a sword again

[@aaronskuse2207]

+Skallagrim What was the accident? I hope nothing serious happened.

[@Skallagrim]

manh hoang Well, technically the sword cutting in this video was old footage, from before the accident.

[@aaronskuse2207]

+Skallagrim oh come on! You're enjoying keeping me in the dark, don't you? Please? What was the accident?

[@alisterward6867]

been watching your videos for years.. after watching this video i have only just noticed how much weight you have lost. good going my friend.

[@AldanFerrox]

This is really a survialists weapon. It is very versatile.

[@PelenTan]

Had a thought when you were talking about thrusting. A strong cross-cut where the opponent used their sword for a block. The weight of the sword would likely drive the opponents down or to the side a little and with that angle, it might a bring the tip in line with a target. And then you push forward, across his blade, with your off-hand pushing in the back of that pommel to give you the extra force you need to do damage.

[@Fede_uyz]

the ring in the middle is supposed to go in between your fingers so it stops your hand from sliping

[@JaguarBST]

nope

[@nyako2049]

it depends on how the ring is made..traditionally its more larger .....it does stop the hand from slipping

[@gorkhawarlord4943]

no, thats so that the blood doesn't flow down to the handle

[@TerribleHamster]

@@gorkhawarlord4943 Also tree-sap.

[@stalkholm5227]

Skall, I love your channel and reviews! Since I think you're a bad enough dude to save the President, I figured I would propose an episode idea. Recently I've been watching 'Forged in Fire,' and one of the things they discuss is "This is a good blade for chopping" or "This curve is perfect for slicing" but never go into much detail why that's the case. I would love to see an episode dedicated to blade shapes, why one is good for cutting, the other chopping, a third one piercing, and this other one for slicing, and maybe even cover some of the more, or less, effective hybrids. I don't know if I can speak for anyone else, but I know I would find the subject interesting. Thanks for all the informative content, and I hope your recovery continues well!

[@NonApplicable1983]

You should really grip the sword closer to the pommel. The raised rings are meant to keep your hand from sliding up onto the blade.

[@lcmiracle]

+Rodrigo Ugarte (machiavellianFictionist) This is the first comment I've seen in a Skallagrim video that mentioned the word "pommel" without mentioning the other bits. Sir, I salute you!

[@caniskinesis]

+LCwavesAtYa But does it unscrew?

[@boriskravchenko454]

+Grey_Wolf the eternal question..."But can it end him rightly?"

[@tony1954]

An absolutely beautiful blade. I would have picked it up, if i didn't already have a classic Kukri. Mine has actually been used through a soldiers training in Nepal 60-70 years ago. Still in great shape.

[@goncalocarneiro3043]

Best weapon 4 me 11/10.seriously, my favourite up until now.

[@inthefade]

+Gonçalo Carneiro (Knucklesfan) I'm not sure why, but this really appeals to me, too. I tend to be into European-style straight bladed swords, but this really thick chopping blade is really captivating. It looks intimidating.

[@goncalocarneiro3043]

And better, is of easy maintenance while still being effective in long term!

[@GrimrDirge]

Looking back on older videos, it's good to see how much better Skallagrim's health appears to be. He's lost more weight than I realized.

[@kleinjahr]

You should get your Norwegian axe . So you can take Harald and Kumar to Whitecastle.

[@username-kr2fz]

+kleinjahr fuck

[@drakonyanazkar]

Now that's retro! You just finally reviewed in FullHD 60fps the same blade of your now oldest video. Those were only footages and I actually had asked myself if one day you'd actually review it, with comments and whatsoever. And you did! Awesome! Now I feel like there's one less hole in my soul.

[@iMost067]

If someday bladeless guards band fight versus pommelthrowers band i rly dunno who will win... what u think guys?

[@616lordofdarkness]

+Mamamiomima welll i would sincerly join the pommel team,, because it's the only way to end them rightly!

[@bachmann436]

MY family went on a trip to Canada once for camping deep in the wilderness, all of us got Khukuri's, by the end of the trip and after getting through one particularly hard stream in which was one of the only times in my life that i felt my life was in danger, we had lost all but mine. Great times.

[@Tiparium_NMF]

I know basically nothing about swords, but I know I like the look of this one.

[@KiesandNoob]

I love how you calmly mention the brick. "Yeah I cut a brick in half with a sword, you know, every day things."

[@creepywhiteguy3621]

I guess he needed to make a corner piece or something for a house

[@TheHortoman]

bladeless guard + pommel = profit

[@CCnowhere]

+TheHortoman A blade would only get in the way when you unscrew your pommel. I think this is the new ultimate weapon.

[@saelbennoa6226]

+TheHortoman :P The evolution of pommel throwing

[@TobyIKanoby]

I have watched a lot of videos of you, but this one after 1-2 minutes, I already think: this is the best thing to have I have ever see you talk about, just in practical and quality way. When will you ever really fight someone? And if something happens like a real fight for your own life or someone dear to you, this is what you need. First of all I think you use it for a long time already for a lot of different kind of things, so you can handle it very well, second; your opponent will not have a clue what the fuck that thing is put a scary face and he will just run away, third if you really have to be fucking bad for a long time in this time (2016 and after)... like in a apocalyptic way... this is just what you need...

[@rusenrai7783]

This is called 'Sirupaatey khukuri ' these long sword like khukuris were mainly carried by the 'Limbu ' indeginous ethnic group from the eastern hills of Nepal

[@taitrunkl7086]

Kukri is a really good budget, you can get smaller ones from tora or madass arsenal for example for like $100 and the edge passes nail tests no problem. Even though they usually aren't full tang it doesn't matter as even a stick tang for instance holds up for decates on these blades. Overall very high quality and very affordable blade, reccomend it highly.

[@sethmitchell2176]

The Kumar Cobra - It strikes even harder than' the first consonant in me name, yarr.

[@imwithstupid086]

An underhand stabbing motion into the belly was a favored way the khukuri was used to kill someone. The purpose of the ring in the middle of proper khukuris is to stop your hand from slipping into the blade. The presence of a handle ring is how you tell a good khukuri from a bad one. Matt Easton did a great video all about it.

[@sriram97]

स - Spell as "Sa" , ि+त+(unknown character) - Might be spell as "Ti" ब+ी+ॱ - Spell as "Bim" So the khami's name might be "Satibim" not sure since it cant figure out the 3rd character in the 2nd letter .I think it might be something that the sword designer has implemented as a symbol to indicate that is his work or just another character implying that the word is continued down below just like "-" in english .

[@BibekShresthaRaj]

+Sriram R Good effort, but slightly off target. The first word is 'सक्ति'. which is a Nepalisation of Sanskrit word 'शक्ति ', which translates to 'Power' in English. It is a commonly found first name in Nepali. The second one is simply 'बी.', which could be an initial for 'बिश्वोकर्मा,' a caste of iron workers in Nepal. In English: Shakti Bishwokarma.

[@sriram97]

yeah that seems about right.

[@anupamhimalbhattarai3558]

Sriram R Its कामी 😂

[@thegobbomage8229]

I really liked this episode! Its really cool when your talking much about a blades history and how it is/was used.

[@Jnow796]

I miss the steampunk-shop-rolepay videos... nice sword btw

[@TimurAShadow]

yeah, they were cool

[@Yukilumicest]

3 views? Wow. It's so nice that you can scrounge up some weapon reviews even while injured. It's usually mentioned in videos with old material, but that long hair really suited you.

[@opfor5593]

Dammit, Skall, now I have lost a considerable portion of my income to Himalayan Imports. On he bright side, I have a lot of khukuris now.

[@Struggler12349]

I feel you, I also got into sword not too long ago

[@netherwalker1762]

_I once got into sword..._ _I'm dead now._

[@draco00]

It looks like a HI. It's actually really cool that their QC for the leaf springs is that they would usually only accept leaf springs from Mercedes trucks or other high quality brand vehicles.

[@IceSanta]

But.... but... how am I supposed to end them rightly?

[@redacted4017]

yeah, no pommel to unscrew.

[@knightbrolaire526]

That joke is so old, the Dead Sea was alive when it was first told.

[@Toadcop98]

+Knight Solaire fuck off..... And praise the sun.

[@kennethheggem7631]

Throw the sheath!! That rightly enough.

[@frosty2579]

Just throw the sword at them lol

[@Kingsebek]

I just love khukuris. Swords and knives that eagerly bend toward their targets, ready to get to work.

[@Koolaidrulz21]

The pommel hath thrice been peened to contain the awesome power and channel some of it into the blade

[@Brettkev]

YRUThinkn the only the reason that the pommel doesn't come off is so that you can't end your opponent RIGHTLY

[@bartoszn1609]

New haircut? Didnt visit your channel for while, it fits you pretty damn well Skall.

[@MrNiklas30]

You see that Skallagrim dude from Canada? He got a curved sword. CURVED SWOOORD

[@jadon261]

nice one

[@robertfaucher3750]

This video is the first video I saw on your channel, and I have been subscribed ever since. I wish we could see more of the Kobra! I'd like to see some testing on some armour!

[@Epicgamerbro2000]

Shall looks younger in his new videos

[@Aleph-Noll]

+Epicgamerbro2000 probably since his accident is affecting his weight.

[@50StichesSteel]

I still remember looking at their website before you had a big channel following and finding your video demonstrating their Kriss blade..You looked much different then and it took me awhile to connect the dots..Cara is what gave it away because she was in the video too

[@lordjs9726]

What wood is the grip made of ? It looks like Asian rosewood.

[@captaincobop]

I don't know, it looks like Asian rosewood.

[@shootinnscootin5545]

Get yourself an AEOF Khukuri from EGKH Nepal. You will not be disappointed. They make them in a few different lengths but the one I own is the 16 inch model. It has an 11 inch blade and it's made of 5160 high carbon leaf spring steel and is almost 2 pounds and almost an inch thick on the spine. It's the same Khukuri used by Gurkha soldiers fighting in Afghanistan and it's definitely worth the $66 I paid for it on Amazon. I highly recommend only buying full tang blades because rat tangs just won't hold up to the punishment a Khukuri is made to take. Great video and nice blade!

[@JaihindhReddy]

It says Salibii on the blade in Hindi. Just saying.

[@darronjknight]

thanks :-)

[@biplavshrestha5272]

+Jaihindh Reddy Since, Khukuri is from Nepal its in Nepali.

[@JaihindhReddy]

Biplav Shrestha My bad. I saw Devanagari and assumed it was Hindi.

[@trinut3760]

Does that word have meaning or is it a name?

[@JaihindhReddy]

TriNut Ive got no idea. Am assuming its a name.

[@kegmonkey5648]

I'm always impressed by the growth of your abilities and knowledge Skall. Keep that chin up and your sword held high, and the Einherjar will smile down on you from Valhalla.

[@chaosegg]

Do you recall how much you paid for it Skall?

[@MoxJet629]

+chaosegg I don't know what he paid but it's $265 now.

[@assassintwinat8]

Just a heads-up, recently, someone bought that 30-inch sirupate khukri from Ex Gurkha Khukri House, and it broke fairly quickly. Not sure if anyone else got it and knows more, but I felt it was worth mentioning EDIT: EGKH has a similar sirupate to Kumar's Kobra, the EKHSK010 (that's the model number). The pommel isn't triple-peened, the grip is shorter and made of wood (the page might say horn, but it's rosewood), and the blade is 18 inches, but similar design and thickness. Also a great price, it's like $89.95 and it comes sharp. Definitely getting my hands on one of those bad boys at some point

[@CasCanGAME101]

It looks very similar to the Kopis for me.

[@DetectiveIncognito]

Kopis is the Ancient Greek variant.

[@CasCanGAME101]

Yeah.

[@hardgay7537]

+NoahKitsune I've got a cheap one from Windlass I picked up off of KoA a couple years back. Looks very similar indeed. It's got a 16in blade, and I'm pretty sure they didn't differentially harden it or anything fancy, given the $60 price tag. Give the price of these, though, I'd rather go for the better, more expensive one. Nothing wrong with mine (came with an edge, put a better one on it myself, similar complaints to the one in the video), but I'd like to see what better steel feels like. This is some insane bang-for-buck value here. I've got $200 swords made of inferior steel with rattly guards.

[@bentaylor809]

+Protocol Penguin I thought it was egyptian

[@hardgay7537]

ben taylor I think that would be the "kopesh", the Egyptian sickle sword. Interestingly enough, all these swords have a common factor of having forward-weighted blades.

[@Archer-1453]

I’ve always wanted a more kopis-like yatagan (just like the visual aesthetic, kopis are always so short and yatagans lack such a severe curve) so this is tight asl

[@danieltaylor5542]

Skall please! Cara does not snatch, she graciously accepts what is due to her:)

[@CaraDanaellea]

+Daniel Taylor Meh, we rats are pretty good at snatching things... from right under your nose and then hopping away while you die of laughter at us carrying things way too large for us ;)

[@geranarthy2309]

Okay if I could have any sword right now. this one is number 3 in my top five. Awesome sword, great review. Keep it up man.

[@graemematheison8877]

what is the full list?

[@cbr600rrturbo]

I need one of those hoodies!

[@tylerharvey8671]

+Tactical I could go for one!

[@CaraDanaellea]

+Tactical Not hard to get one ;) skallagrim.spreadshirt.com/

[@tylerharvey8671]

Cara the Rat Thank you, Cara!

[@Tmas390]

Bunnyhug

[@robertdicke7249]

does a 10 minute review on how great this khukuri is... and he sold you on the hoody.

[@willemjordan]

Nice, of all my knives, the Khukri is my favorite, I have an antique but used it 11 years in the military, especially in the jungle, great tool

[@EricGreenFrightened-Crayfish]

Could you do a video on the melee weapons on the game "Warframe"

[@JerbilKonai]

+Derk Meister Such as the shotgun-blade "Redeemer"? Or did you intend the "Glaive" etc.? Just joking ^^

[@EricGreenFrightened-Crayfish]

JerbilKonai In all actuality I was intending most of them if was willing

[@keikuru1]

I highly recommend if any of you guys want to buy one of these go to the forums and they have weekly discounts and special deals, they also sometimes have one-off Himalayan Imports specials from small villages or just new designs they make. They also make swords, like a Himalayan Katana thing, that's like a really heavy duty katana/sword.

[@JimFortune]

Bladeless guard. Brass knuckles?

[@SpamMeGooglification]

+Jim Fortune That is if you accidentally finish him wrongly [ throwing the blade, and not the pommel ]

[@JimFortune]

First Last Then you finish him rightly by beating him severely with the pommel.

[@dakotajamesmason230]

I have practiced a few knife fighting styles with more of a very short ranged combat in mind(mostly military) but as a muay thai abiding citizen, I have always found a comfortable love toward khukri, wether as a knife, tool, or projectile. But I have been trying to improve my range as a martial artist and as a smith with this shape of blade, I have been keen in using a short strait sword but it's not really the same, I absolutely think the work you have displayed in the video is superb(if not. needs to be a bit longer) and is absolutely right for me. Where can I buy one exactly like it so I can observe for my own experience in hand practice and forge? And what the hell is it called? A great khukr? Praise the sun!

[@hk-4738]

I like my blades how I like my women *E X T R A T H I C C*

[@Scott-qq9jd]

The Kumar Kobra is a Himalayan Imports model. There are similar kukris from other makers, but the Kumar Kobra itself is from Himalayan Imports.

[@uniwasamistake6334]

bladelss guards....... a new generation of skall memes?

[@PaladinHD]

Yay you're back to doing reviews! :D

[@jehanmiedema]

isn't it more like a falcata rather than a kukri?

[@Skallagrim]

+jehan miedema Nope. Different blade shape and angle (the falcata has a recurve edge) and very different handle shape.

[@XBOXGAMRS]

+Skallagrim skall, would you mind explaining the difference between those two? I barely know what a kukri is, much less a falcata

[@Usammityduzntafraidofanythin]

+Zack N. Google helps. The falcata looks more like a xiphos (greek hoplite sword of sorts). EDIT: Nvm, I thought it did, but it doesn't. Oh well. Lloyd said it was similar to the greek kopis... that's what I was thinking of (or maybe I really did think the xiphos was specifically like the falcata?).

[@invisibleking726]

+Zack N. A Falcata, from what i've seen, is less angled, if angled at all, and usually has some sort of guard, it may be a small one or one that protect one side of the hand. they are amazingly similar so this may even be wrong.

[@aaronlimebeer1829]

+jehan miedema Falcata's, from the ones I've seen that have the angle blade, has the angled half become alot wider in a leaf shape, where as this is maintaining the same rough width the whole blade length. However most Falcata's I've come across has a mostly straight back, maybe a slight deviating curve. I can see how your mind jumped to Falcata for it, but if you put the two side by side you'll see the differences.

[@messoremmortis1256]

A perfect example of what is capable when you take care of a blade.

[@lucasorozco3886]

sorry for all the comments. it said it wasn't sending sorry.

[@Skallagrim]

+lucas orozco No worries, I know KZbin is glitchy sometimes.

[@xXxTripleHxXx]

+Skallagrim PLSS do a Review of the new Zombie Tools D'Capitan . It is a sabre and actually has a guard that is worth mentioning.Keep on rocking the medievil KZbin community

[@ndoghouse6853]

Definitely Himalayan Imports. Kumar still works for Himalayan Imports btw as well as some of his brothers. The markings you showed I believe are on the wrong side of the blade. Ive seen it happen. They normally put the Kami marks on the left side but those on your blade appear to be the shop they are made at (Birgorkha) and the "UB" is missing which tells me it was made pre-2005 . Unusual that they used a center punch. They tried to go back to that method about a year ago but we complained we didnt like it and they went back to the traditional stamping method. If you dont mind posting a pic of the other side of the blade on Bladforums im sure we could tell you who made this blade. My resources are not with me at the moment. I have one just like that one made by Tirtha Kami. I love the blade. Great review btw. Thx.

[@GonadTheNomad1]

Kinda resembles a Yatagan

[@pealucky1]

+Gonad The Nomad i agree with you Very similar looking blade/sword.

[@ChromeMan04]

Gonad The Nomad nah looks more ur like a falcata

[@reisysv.felicitysumeragi3490]

Awesome video! Since the first time I saw that sword on your videos, I have wanted one. I am a long time kukri fan. Thanks for the information and the link... and for beating up weapons so we don't have to, haha. Huge fan of your channel.

[@Storebrand_]

The "gateway drug" concept is a slippery slope fallacy. Don't buy into it, it's a load of ignorant horseshit. Edit: I have no idea why this comment is on this video XD, I was commenting on another video and it somehow ended up on this one. Move along, nothing to see here. God this is hilarious :)

[@Skallagrim]

+StoreBrand | Bernie2016 What does that have to do with the video?

[@labbyshepherdpuppy5943]

+Skallagrim Because your videos ARE drugs. But I don't have a problem. I can't stop watching them any time I want to...

[@Skallagrim]

LabbyShepherd Puppy Okaaaayyyy... :D

[@labbyshepherdpuppy5943]

***** Are you still doing the espada y daga "full review"? Just wondering.

[@noname-fr1yr]

+Skallagrim love your vids :D

[@razeshchamling348]

Khukari is evergreen weapon in Nepal. It's not only in remote area we use all over the country

[@trystanfranziskus]

"The bladeless guard technique." Only a true master can use it.

[@Scott-qq9jd]

So a few comments, chopping with a kukri is actually easier single-handed. What you do is you lift it in the air, gripping with the handle rings either between your middle and ring finger, or ring and pinky finger, and instead of swinging it at the target you let it fall, and you flick your wrist to drive it into the target while tightening you fingers as you show. Doing this is low energy and more effective than trying to muscle it in. Doing it this way also minimizes the shock your hand feels. This technique is also why the handle is the way it is. The bell shape provides a good index point, as well as being something of a pivot point to allow for more efficient use. Also, kukris aren't generally thrusting weapons, but the shape is actually more effective than you would think, and less dangerous, too. Kukris don't tend to have as sharp a tip, but the Kobra's tip is fairly sharp. When you thrust with a kukri you just have to modify the normal technique. You don't thrust with your wrist cocked, you do it with a straight wrist, thrusting in line with the angled portion of the spine and not with the handle. This is the proper way, and it's also the safe way. When you thrust this way your hand isn't pushed forward towards the blade, the handle actually rocks back in your hand. I tested this a few times with a wooden kukri I had made for sparring, and the only times I had my hand pushed forward were when I thrust with a cocked wrist. Now that said, I much prefer snap cuts with the kukri to thrusts.

[@Skallagrim]

+Scott Slack Thanks for the advice. I'll keep that in mind next time I'm able to do some cutting with it, whenever that will be.

[@AngleedFish]

The 2 dips (2:55) at the of the bottom of the blade are actually there so that when you, for example slice a person/animal, it could stop the blood from getting on to your handle/hand and as you can see, there is a straight line on the bottom part of the blade so that the blood could drip down to the dips.

[@ozramblue117]

So cool looking! Drooling from Australia (where even body armour is illegal). Edit: Very utilitarian looking. Can obviously be used as a weapon but if I still lived in Brazil that would be my jungle knife/machete replacement.

[@rannl5217]

The longest blades of these Khukuri are only around 230-265 $ ? Seems like a very, very good deal based on this review. I've watched quite a few blade reviews, looks like some of the more expensive blades don't really match up to one of these. Nicely done, Skallagrim!

[@userequaltoNull]

If anyone is wondering, the basic style of this kukri is Sirupate. Meaning long, thinner blade.

[@MrFlip564]

I have 2 from Himalayan imports they are a lot heavier than you think but they are great quality. Have had then just under a year and was a good buying experience.

[@narlimbu670]

Yes this is original Himalayan Khukuri, people carrying when they going in to jungle for self defence just in case any attacks coming from unwanted enemy. This is very nice one you don't get any more similar like this one.

[@timothypage252]

These blades are simply good for almost anything, from a back-woods perspective.

[@invalidusername6809]

I actually have a regular khukuri because my grandpa served in the army in India and was given it as a gift and then past it down to my father and then to me.

[@madthorn3094]

Beautiful blade. I love my kukri (khukuri) and really love this sword.

[@Mtonazzi]

Take this with a grain of salt, because this was told to me by a soldier who was sent at the UN mission at Haiti and at the end of his trip, since his group became friends with a nepalese group there, he got two kurkris as a gift (one he gave to my father) and they told him that the two small knives are supossed to be held in your palm and poking between your fingers (as if they where claws on your fist) and you're to jab your opponent with them as a distraction until you find an opening to strike with the kukri.

[@frankgon4]

Why would anyone give this a thumbs down? Enjoyed the video.

[@LeporidaeanDream]

+frankgon4 Always someone with fight wounds from a big khukuri. They survivded bcs they ran, and it hurts being reminded.

[@illmade2]

Yes Kumar Kobra is a HI exclusive. Kumar is no long with them but the name and model is still made. I have a early one that is almost identical to yours, and a slightly shorter version for my girl. A excellent Kurkri so long as you remember that it is more sword like than other more traditional Kurkris.

[@Doomfullord]

I absolutely love Kukri knives. Whenever I have the money I'm definitely checking these outs.

[@SwornHeresy]

You've convinced me to buy Himilayan Imports' Sirupati. It's the same as the Kobra, but it's thicker and heavier.

[@zaidhintzman1935]

thank you finally been looking for this video for two years now

[@Sliceofpi]

Nice vid.Been watching for awhile now but it wasn't until I saw the older footage from this vid that I realized you have really lost a lot of weight. Good job with that.

[@000Mazno000]

That over the shoulder camera gives a really cool perspective, but it also looks really cumbersome to wear

[@aleror1]

I think your hairstyle is really cool Skalla, I've got somewhat the same just shorter! But you rock that style!