REVIEWED & TESTED: Fort William Mark 1 Gurkha Kukri by Kailash Blades

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[@kailashblades]

YES! The whole team is proud as punch. Thanks so much for taking the time to put a review together and put the blade through it's paces- both as a tool and a weapon. A few notes: - The sun symbol in this instance is the makers mark, showing that your blade was made by Bikram. -The actual blade that our version is modelled off can be seen here: (posted in replies to avoid being filtered out as spam). If you measure it up it has a 13" blade and a 4.75" handle, you're very right that the majority of mk1 khukuris had handles closer to 4" in length that were quite barrel shaped. -Unlike a lot of the other blades featured on this channel, khukuris need to be optimised for cutting softwood, hardwood as well as fleshier wood that walks around on two legs. As a result the grind geometry and edge style can differ quite a bit. The appleseed grind you mention is a great example of a performance geometry for all 3 applications, giving a rather fine apex for initial bite, a smooth profile to bite deeply and a smooth and even distribution of impact stresses for a very stable edge. The edge style we use that you've noted is quite smooth offers similar benefits. Almost all blades coming out of nepal are burr sharpened with a file, providing a jagged, toothy, "wire edge" that has great out of box sharpness and will easily shave hair and skin if care isn't taken. While these can be great for pull cuts through soft, fibrous materials they're a nightmare for woodcutting which features high impact push cuts into hard materials. To understand why we need to look at the 3 ways that edges can be damaged- corrosion (rust), abrasion (being worn away by hard materials like sandpaper) and deformation (rolling, tearing, squishing, cracking). Wood is usually actually quite clean and free of dirt and other hard mineral impurities compared to cardboard, rope, paper and other standard knife tasks. As a result abrasion resistance isn't a concern unless chopping into dirt to get roots or chopping very dirty/ rotten wood. However chopping wood is like the olympics of deformation resistance for the blade world. In this situation a toothy edge struggles, under a microscope it is like striking a log with a jagged, irregular saw. The peaks of the teeth are unsupported and can bend to either side very easily or get smooshed to form a flat face. This increases the resistance to entering the wood significantly and leads to further rolling and tearing. The valleys of these teeth can act as stress raisers- weak points that tears, cracks or chips can form from and travel further up into the grind itself. In contrast a smooth apex is well supported by the steel next to it and shares the load of hard impacts, making it much harder to deform in any way. This keeps it in a great shape for piercing wood, which leads to long term performance and durability. The smoother and more uniform surface finish helps to fight corrosion as well compared to an irregular and pitted jagged edge. With this said the edge should be aggressive enough to teach you a lesson if you run your finger along it the wrong way. Hopefully covid permitting I'll be able to get to Nepal early next year to try and improve the consistency of sharpening processes or even push for some higher performance processes there too. If anybody has any questions feel free to reach out. Again a big thanks to Matt for sharing his expertise with regards to this blade and for the great resource his channel has been over the years. Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash

[@scholagladiatoria]

Thanks Andrew and the team! This has got to be one of the most informative comments on my channel ever!

[@FellsApprentice]

I'm seriously considering commissioning a xiphos from y'all

[@kailashblades]

@@FellsApprentice It'll be a while until we can take full customs on but our sword game is definitely improving. We have a pattern from our first year of operation, but it would be great to have another attempt at a xiphos with our current knowledge and skill level.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

@@kailashblades I would love to order almost this exact same one... But I have a strong feeling. That handle will up the price considerably... Idk... U guys very well may be out of price range. Man I should just start a good channel... I want companies to send me stuff... That would be a dream come true

[@loganholt3423]

Dumb question here😂 but is that the satin finish or the polished finish in the video?

[@SuperOtter13]

Thank you Matt for bringing this company to my attention. Also thank you Kailash Blades for sending this in so we could check it out.

[@anglonorse2943]

I have the same with a 4.75" handle, it's a great buy, a real no nonsense kuk

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Intense match ... for just a moment there it seemed to me that that Pepsi bottle might be gaining the upper hand, but then, for a fateful second, it let it's guard down and Matt was able to exploit the opening and catch it almost completely unawares ... that second bottle however was out of it's league from the get go, it should have never been allowed in the ring or Matt should have abstained from engaging under those terms ... no contest ...

[@charlesharper7292]

I've trained in three different martial arts since I was 14, and specialized in edges weapons. While others were training in knife defense, I was also training in knife fighting. This kukri fascinates me. Thank you.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Andrew is a class act. I still remember when he was designing the original 13" bladed Scourge to be manufactured by another Nepalese khukuri house and on one of the forums he took everyones input to heart when finalizing the Scourge. I have an original Scourge from that house from before Andrew had to part ways with them and although a bit crude compared to his current house it is an amazing blade that has been on many adventures with me for many years now. One day I will pull the trigger on one of his current blades but it is just so hard choosing which one! Another Scourge? The one I have is an old friend gifted to me by my wife and it is engraved so that seems like cheating. I love the traditional handle on the normal khukuri, of which I own two (again from a different house) and don't care for a full flat tang in the traditional design as it messes with the balance and offers no advantage. Both of my traditional blades are styled after the Mark 5 military khukuri, one 10" and one 8" with wooden handles. Maybe something like this might be the key.....

[@Endquire]

Wasn't there a saying about being afraid of the little smiling guys with the big knives?

[@ashbyt1]

Excellent review.

[@peterjones288]

looking at their stuff i would absolutely LOVE an extra long CHITLANGE with a hilt, such beautiful work

[@michaeljlangford]

Shame on you for being a dealer to an addict. I love my kukris. I have 12 (now 13) Nepalese kukris and 17 KLOs (Kukri-like objects) which are modern adaptations on the kukri design. I had to have this one. I have two other MK-1s -- one a modern clone and the other an antique from the late 1800s. Oh, you did a good review as well. :-)

[@areee999]

Hi, I just got my Fort William kukri today and I am happy with it. However, I was unable to get this with a horn handle. I e-mailed them and asked if they could replace the handle with buffalo horn (for a prize ofcourse) and they told me that they didn't have any horn that is suitable for this kukri :(

[@kailashblades]

It's a shame isn't it! Unfortunately it's just so uncommon for us to find a piece that's big enough to make these handles with. I didn't know this at the time otherwise we probably would've said no to his request for horn at the time.

[@lalli8152]

Maybe best looking modern made kukri i have seen personally. Would be cool to see how you sharpen these. I find this type of edge quite difficult at least free hand sarpening with stone.

[@WhyDidntIInventYT]

traditional kukris include small blades for sharpening. they're attached to the scabbard.

[@lalli8152]

@@WhyDidntIInventYT I know. Well its more like honing i guess. Its kinda like same idea honing steels that chefs uses. I just meant free hand sharpening the apple seed also known as convex bevel. More as just technique free handing it. No matter what item you use its still all about staying on the bevel, and i know there are convex sharpening vids on youtube, but would be cool to see what Matt uses.

[@jimmyrustler8983]

A sheet of wet/dry sandpaper on a mousemat works well for maintaining a fine edge. I go from 600 grit to 1000 grit, then finish up with a quick strop. 👍 You can also wrap sandpaper around a stick or dowel, and sharpen it that way, too.

[@eldricgrubbidge6465]

Honestly unless you're beating the absolute shit out of it you could probably just strop it most of the time. Otherwise just run a stone along it with a nice loose wrist.

[@jimmyrustler8983]

@@eldricgrubbidge6465 Yup, just strop little and often. I do this with woodcarving tools, and most have never even had to touch a sharpening stone.

[@petertran358]

Did you mention anything about the grind type of the blade in the clip? I skimmed the clip twice but couldn't find that piece of info.

[@kailashblades]

If I recall correctly he's only received performance grinds from us :)

[@astrazenica7783]

I love the zero grind

[@Zaeyrus]

Kukri is just badass!

[@astrazenica7783]

is that the 'performance' edge? and is it 'polished' or 'raw'?

[@kailashblades]

Performace grind with polished finish :)

[@andrewdesalvo9891]

Which grind option did you go with? I'm torn between a standard & performance edge for mine, but would like to know which grind type you used in this video.

[@SilverGoldVideos]

Which Handle is the Least slippery when Sweating? Horn / Wood etc?

[@jananilcolonoscopu4034]

fearsome

[@darkestfugue]

its very nice, but how long is the blade?

[@narayanshrestha9189]

Could you make a video on 30 inch khukuri it is in Google for sale and I just want to know the practical use for self defence in any case this is an asome video you made noice.

[@Madhu-p8b5n]

My Nepali Khukuri❤

[@MadSaintJack]

Has anyone in the UK or India made a big budget action movie about Gurkha Soldiers?

[@grumpyisaac3660]

LOC Kargil

[@MadSaintJack]

@@grumpyisaac3660 Thank You

[@hilltopper600]

No retention strap?

[@SuperOtter13]

Have to say I prefer the traditional style sheath.

[@woodsman1488]

What length blade is that mk1?

[@raphlvlogs271]

what type of wood were you chopping in to?

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

Guessing at very green, heavy beech tree branches. IMHO.

[@PenDragonsPig]

For some reason many, many, years ago, I got the idea that the ‘u’ in kukri was pronounced as a ‘oo’- it’s not as if the Cornish pronounce a ‘u’ that way even though, unbeknown to me at the time Cornish and Welsh Celtic pronounced a ‘u’ that way. And then with KZbin n stuff people pronounced the word many weird ways, so I looked up the Nepalese pronunciation and it appears the ‘u’ is pronounced as more of a ‘oo’- KH-OO-CREE, OR K’-OO-CREE. I could be wrong.

[@nepnop6837]

Is it a heavy duty grind or standard grind?

[@BronzeAgeSwords]

i better get my one out and check it over amazing blades

[@richarddelotto2375]

Where is a leg o' lamb when you need one?

[@rowbearly6128]

I ordered 3 a few weeks ago...my wife is gonna kill me.

[@GjVj]

And, if she gets to the door before you, you've gifted her the means to do it! ;)

[@ClassicRockLivesOn]

Chopping down all those trees to build a bridge?

[@nickdavis5420]

Hmm that’s a fighting blade

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

Re-up And drive a brand new car...

[@ClumpyLemons]

Cat Easton making a cameo during the test cutting. Right on 😎

[@andrewsalhany5665]

Cat is like..here we go again, il go take a nap😆

[@silverjohn6037]

Must resist urge to make "more ways" joke about a cat in a knife review;).

[@kailashblades]

Unphased by the sounds of chopping too! My cat would have zipped out of there on the first whack

[@FellsApprentice]

Rugged enough for the backwoods, nimble enough for a battlefield, and elegantly gorgeous enough for a fancy occasion. It's perfect.

[@jeffslade1892]

In the garden more akin to my grandfather's heavy billhook (forestry not military) for chopping rather than the hand axe. Both lop branches with little effort. A little too large to be called a knife.

[@danieltaylor5231]

Lucy "Matt can you take out the recyclables and clear up the garden?" Matt " This sounds like a test cutting!"

[@davidfletcher6703]

You always have such great content Matt, I've been following your channel for years, you, Raph, Skal, Shad and a few others have helped me through some hard times, especially now, I lost my mother on October 31st and you guys help me keep my mind off the loss, many thanks

[@scholagladiatoria]

Thanks David, and condolences. Hopefully I can provide many more years of entertainment.

[@davidfletcher6703]

@@scholagladiatoria, appreciate it Sir, I hope you will as well

[@SuperOtter13]

I would like to offer my condolences also. That kind of loss is never an easy thing. This channel has helped me through many hard times as well. Hang in there

[@scottmacgregor3444]

My condolences as well.

[@alundavies8402]

I know that I am a stranger but I offer you my sincere condolences and I hope that you are okay safe and well fed

[@Jim58223]

13:28 CAT EASTON. It's been ages.

[@markfergerson2145]

As you were cutting the bottles I was thinking to myself that it looked like the kukri performed better than some swords you'd tested. Good to have direct confirmation of that later on. Kukris have always impressed me as the exception to the old dismissal of a person or implement being a jack of all trades. Why carry a camp axe and a carving knife and a close-quarters weapon when the kukri handles all those jobs beautifully?

[@jimmyrustler8983]

They really do work so well for everything. I've carved a spoon out of Hazel with my favourite Kukri.

[@PeterSt1954]

In close combat I suspect reach, and the ability to slip through gaps in armour, would be very important. I don't think a kukri would be very good behind a shield wall against armoured opponents. But against a night-time intruder they would be devastating. I suspect context is very important for a weapon like this.

[@johncrouch8988]

@@PeterSt1954 if you can get at there legs underneath the shields they won’t be standing for long!😂👀

[@finalbossd]

@@PeterSt1954 Depends on the type of close combat we’re talking about. This kukri was made at a time when reliable repeating rifles were a thing, so plate armor wasn’t the norm. As a backup weapon for when you are out of ammo, this would be perfect.

[@mrbouncelol]

@@johncrouch8988 "excuse me enemy shield wall formation I'm engaged with, please ignore me meanwhile i just bend down and cut your lower leg" lol

[@douglaslester6812]

Just received my Mark 1 from Kalish Blades today. I ordered it with a 15" acid washed blade and a short Indian Rosewood handle with steel hardware and a traditional dap. First impression is that the knife has plenty of blade presence. I can hardly wait to get outside and chop down some Mulberry saplings. The acid wash is intended to display a hamon, which it does if you look closely, but mainly it gives the blade a very dark gray petina. Even though I have large hands the small grip still fills my hand. One thing I noted about the handle is that it is quite beefy but still not difficult to hold onto. The dap is quite handsome in black buffalo leather that holds the kukuri quite will. Don't worry about the blade cutting through the sheath a slicing your fingers. The is easily avoided by using the correct drawing technique.

[@kailashblades]

How's it treating you after 8 months time? Enjoying it still?

[@andreweden9405]

Oscar Cat at 13:25! Good to see him out enjoying this beautiful fall!

[@epluribusunum5318]

Tool, weapon, status symbol. Kukri's are beautiful creations when done right, and it looks these guys know what they're doing.

[@08mlascelles]

15:37 “Select your fighter!” 😂. Awesome video man, I have no practical need for one of these, but I now suddenly want one very badly.

[@sawyere2496]

I liked him dancing around there like a total dork.

[@08mlascelles]

@@sawyere2496 we’re all dorks here my friend, however he’s a very knowledgeable and well armed one haha

[@squarewheels2491]

When all you have is a Kukri, every problem looks like it needs a chop.

[@kailashblades]

They're the kind of tools that are so fun you find uses for them- a lot of the time they can make their way into the kitchen to handle cleaver duties in between camping trips.

[@user-vr2tx4tt6b]

Just small correction: the "sun" marking on the blade is the individual knife maker's signature. In this case, made by Mahesh BishwaKarma... & the "sun" is a Crescent Moon.

[@kailashblades]

bingo!

[@Crusty_Otter]

I have an Angkhola Ek Chirra being made by Mahesh. I misread his maker's mark at first too, until I read the "Us" page at Kailash that it's like the moon on the Nepalese flag - that made it clearly understandable.

[@akashahuja2346]

Cat Easton making a rare appearance

[@Jarumo76]

Every time Matt says 'Kailash', I hear 'Kahless'.

[@thedamnyankee1]

after looking at their page, it seems like an amazingly good price for a knife like that.

[@puskarbista8972]

Not Indian army . British Gurkha regiment of India, Gurkha regiment of Brita. Gurkha regiment of Nepal.

[@robertvondarth1730]

13:28 the Cat will have no part of this, and ninja slinks away

[@SuperOtter13]

Thing cuts better than my hatchet or my saber. Think I make need one of these

[@jimmyrustler8983]

Everyone needs a Kukri. I have 2 🤣

[@kozaky_morya]

You said, this one has the longest handle-version. How about the blade? Is it the medium or also the long version?

[@kailashblades]

It's the 13" historical blade length :)

[@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo]

I have several dozen Nepalese khukuris, in handle materials from various woods to stag to Buffalo horn to bone. It’s pretty rare to get such beautiful white feathering in the horn; I’d say only about 10% of mine have any, really nice. I have this model from Tora in wood (24 oz.), and it has the traditional shorter handle. This one looks great to me with the longer horn handle and steel holster, and the price is super reasonable. The enemy of horn is heat and dryness, so over time it will shrink, so I’ve had to sand down the buttcap edges if fitted with one. I wouldn’t buy any horn knives if I lived in say Arizona, unless I had a humidifier. Otherwise they hold up very well. You can definitely cut down a tree with this. I cut down a dead 8” birch tree in just a few minutes with one. (I just hope that they do the same great work for a non reviewer!!) By the way, the full polish blade will get scratched up after chopping. The best thing to do is use oil and a green scotch brite pad and give them a “brushed satin” finish after use. It’s more practical and the satin finish holds the surface oil better making them more rust resistant. If you later want the OEM full polish finish back, you’ll need to carefully restore it with a buffer. I use white rouge on a sewn sisal buffing wheel, but now only bother if I’m cleaning them up for resale. P.S. Blade to scabbard fit like that in a khukuri is exceptional. 99+% are far looser. Some are a joke, especially with full habaki style bolsters. Some khukuri manufacturers use those so the village sarki only has to fit the scabbard to the bolster instead of correctly to the blade. It’s faster for them. I’ve had to line the throats of many scabbards with Buffalo hide or dyed leather to add some tension to the blade. On most khukuries turning them upside down is tempting fate; you don’t want to be in sandals when handling them! Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@TheNessmuk]

A great video excellent review!Kailashblades make beautiful khukuri well done sir! What length is your mo1 ? The blade length please .

[@alundavies8402]

That is a bit of kit isn’t it

[@douglasreed9237]

Love the Mk1 that looks like a fine khukuri. I have one from a top historical maker of military khukuris but would like to check out one from Kailash. Thanks for the great review of their Khukuris. 👍

[@kailashblades]

We'd be happy to help out if you're in need of any guidance.

[@rogerlafrance6355]

Made from recycled leaf springs, just like the Philippines, watched them do it just with basic tools. Many people still work with them day in and day out for a few quid a day. Also, it will work better if you wear it inside a sarong.

[@SoldierDrew]

In Nepal they wear it inside a patuka. Not a sarong.

[@mistahanansi2264]

I’ll be honest, that Kukri was awesome, but I was hoping to see the fan-favored Salyani chop some wood and bottles…

[@kailashblades]

Shouldn't be too long until there's a review on that one also!

[@jimmyrustler8983]

Kailash makes some stunning knives. Definitely going to have to buy Kukri No. 3, thanks Matt 👍🤣

[@raphlvlogs271]

were kukries also used in the kitchen?

[@thezieg]

Good question!

[@bernhard7658]

Depending on the size of meat you buy. Taking a complete cow to the kitchen it would be very useful. 🤣

[@kailashblades]

For butchering meat sometimes but not commonly- all the butchering I have seen done has been with dedicated cleavers and the like. We received an email recently from a chef that was using a khukuri as a breaker knife/cleaver and loving their versatility. In my household they see a lot of pumpkin and frozen meat too.

[@stickermigtigger]

I ordered a 13" Pensioner from Kailash about three weeks ago. My expectations are through the roof after looking at all the other Nepal mfgrs. Horn handle, acid washed, performance grind, brass fittings. I'm like a kid before xmas. LOL

[@ChopinIsMyBestFriend]

I think you have convinced me

[@exexpat11]

I take it these are not as thick as some of the souvenir "HOUSE" Kukri out there? Cuts through a 2 inch branch with little effort... With effort would easily remove an arm.

[@kailashblades]

We tend towards the thinner side and feature a lot more distal taper on all our blades.

[@davidpavlovic4612]

If you want extreme durability they also have Micarta handles, I have their pensioner model with forest camo micarta and it is fantastic.

[@billmelater6470]

How has that been doing for you by the way? The Pensioner and the micarta? Wrapped or full tang?

[@davidpavlovic4612]

@@billmelater6470 it’s been doing pretty good. I like the balance on the pensioner as it is choppy yet still nimble. I have the wrapped micarta handle. The handle is rock solid and somewhat grippy. It has held up to chopping and other yard work I put it through with no signs of damage other than superficial scratches on the blade.

[@billmelater6470]

​@@davidpavlovic4612 I'm really considering buying one. Do you recall what edge grind you chose for it? Standard or Performance? Good to hear about the micarta. I've been seriously considering giving that a try but I've never heard of wrapped micarta before.

[@davidpavlovic4612]

@@billmelater6470 I chose the standard grind which still came pretty sharp and is durable.

[@stuartmccloud307]

Wow, very impressive cutting and such a beautiful thing. I would most certainly want that in my collection (or belt if SHTF)

[@robertl6196]

Scratches? No problem; they are part of the tool's story. This looks like it would be a magnificent backwoods tool.

[@jimmyrustler8983]

Kukris are great for backwoods, as do goloks. All that forward weight makes chopping super simple and easier on the hands 👍

[@lukehorning3404]

Wow that was awesome 💯 times better than mine 😢

[@jeffslade1892]

Whilst it is tempting from habit to use a sword strike, if you watch Gurkhas practising they use a shorter sweep and quicker recovery, the thrust practically a fast punch. Cross cuts something like your tulwar, close in, fast, brutal.. They carry the khukuri at the back, it takes two hands to draw it, but to the side for dress. Drawing from the dap on right is a bit of a performance requiring an extra eblow or something. Mounted centre of back keeps the dap out of the way. As a garden tool don't use it for roots as it will catch stones and ding the blade. Good for killing cardboard boxes.

[@shortbuslife3440]

I have 5 Kukri's that belonged to my great grandfather 2 combat and 3 dress that were used during the boer war and that looks very similar to those although the 2 combat versions I have although they have no nut on end but brass feral and pommel with diamond shaped brass rivet on end and a leather scabbard with 2 small knives, the dress versions are 3 different sizes with silver feral and lions head pommel with what looks to be an ebony handle with silver pins inserted to create patterns and the blade is clearly plated (rust has appeared on side of blades) but has some nice designs on blade that look to have been pin punched by hand and is highly polished again with 2 knives in scabbard and scabbard has some embossed pattern in leather. If you wish to see them I can send pics.

[@SporeMurph]

Wow, it's as powerful as a machete as well as a fighting knife!

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

Ideal for reenacting an Officer of the Brigade of Gurkhas as well as for fun and practical use.

[@travishancock9120]

I am beginning to wonder if Tolkien was thinking of kukris when he described "Sting" in the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.

[@lukehorning3404]

Beautiful knife 🔪 I might get one thanks

[@kailashblades]

We'd be happy to help out if you're in need of any guidance.

[@billmelater6470]

Just throwing up a positive note for the Kailash Mk1 and Kailash in general. I had been happy but not entirely satisfied with some other choppers, even other khukuri but this blade has done everything right. The weight enough that you don't need wild crazy swings and the distal taper makes it very controllable for it's size and less tiring to use. My chopping experience is pretty much as Matt shows so, no need to drag on. The edge geometry on their blades is phenomenal.

[@truthspokeneternally7132]

Kukri is similar to Greek kopis. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopis

[@ronalddunne3413]

Fine blade! LOL the Colonel Bogey March, great background music, certainly better than on some of the other vids! ☺ Liked this vid and now I've got to check out Kailash blades.. a friend recommended this video and it was time well spent methinks! Beautiful blade...

[@charlesharper7292]

Excellent! After viewing your credentials, this is the company I will order from. Awaiting a response from a question I emailed you about.

[@aucourant9998]

That's a beautiful Khukuri. The concave edge is very nice. It's a little bit heavy for my taste, my Khukuri is 18.5 ozs and I find that heavy enough. I use a heavy duty camera shoulder strap combined with a carabiner clip to make a very nice baldric rig for carrying around. I don't even notice I'm carrying it after a while.

[@balaklava6420]

Don't mind me, just passing through 13.25.

[@seanpoore2428]

Kookrre!! Semi related question; were ottoman yataghans ever really used as tools like this as well? Some of the surviving seem a little fancy for such hard use but like the ones carried by the rank and file soldiers

[@powerplay4real174]

The Fort Williams Kuk is a beast he made a good weapon a great weapon with a small little tang change. Fort Williams Mark I 🦁

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

I wanna see u review one.. with a different handle material... Just wood ... Or plastic.. I wanna know if it's the horn that gives it that extra good feel... That it factor ... Cause I want one so sooo badly to... I love it... Just a bit different I would have one a bit differently... But it's damn near perfect

[@kailashblades]

In my experience the upgrade to horn is almost entirely aesthetic. It doesn't absorb shock better than other materials and when polished offers low passive traction compared to say wood or micarta, but can match or exceed wood in traction went left rough.

[@powerplay4real174]

The Kukri is making a come back with faster sharper and just a bit thinner slicing blades ,🦁

[@mindofmadness5593]

Noice. Have loved and used Kuris for years. Even replaced my Bowie wutgh ibe, Current is a Cold Steel made. Eventually I will get a better one but disability incoome kida of blows so do the best with what you have.

[@willieclark2256]

Fun fact, western Nepal has a Maritime climate despite it landlocked on account of its elevation and latitude. Similar to all of Britain and Ireland, this is really the perfect utility blade for Britain and similar environments.

[@sushanalone]

A flawless review from Matt, have not seen that in a while!

[@_THUMPR_]

Did you have to ask for the handle to be polished? I just got my final pictures from them and the handle is really dull looking.

[@jackrice2770]

I like the way Matt kills the deadly Pepsi bottle and immedietely drops into a defensive position, ready for the next attack of the Killer Pepsi Bottle!

[@Crusty_Otter]

Great review! Very impressed with how your blade performed on the thicker wood, and then being able to essentially take repeated slices off that last bottle without knocking it off the post. That's impressive. I was all set to order a kukri/khukuri from KHHI but just came across Kailash Blades yesterday. Now I'm considering one from each kukri house.

[@kailashblades]

If you do end up getting one from each house we'd love a comparison video or post! would be great to see details and balance side by side

[@Crusty_Otter]

​@kailashblades For anyone reading through the comments here, I've decided to buy strictly from Kailash Blades. In addition to the quality and variety of khukuri models available, the core values of the company itself have earned my loyalty. I currently have two orders being made and I'm planning on at least two or three more, once I decide which model I want next.

[@hettro-cv6082]

Great video! I have a Kukri but I don't know if its a real Kukri or a imitation. It looks like the one you reviewed with what seems like horn handle BUT no visual lines in the handle like the one your reviewing.

[@glennnanod3160]

Love a good Kukri, I have some need more. This one looks really good. Mahalo and Aloha.

[@WhyDidntIInventYT]

kukris are my favorite dagger-type weapon. I have one irl, and the heft really feels right, it gives you a strong swing. they also tend to have fine craftsmanship.

[@stormiewutzke4190]

Getting hit in the head with that might be a bad idea. Big heavy chopping knife is cutting better than a lot of the swords you review.

[@RVM451]

Matt, I wish that you would review the Kukris from Himalayan Imports. They have virtual cult of fan boys and it makes it hard to tell if they're really good, or just over-hyped.

[@SeemsLogical]

I own some Himalayan Imports Khukuris. They make khukuris that are exclusively full tang. They're heavier as a result of that and more tiresome to swing around but they are damn near indestructible. One of the ones I own is the Chiruwa Ang Khola and it's so durable that the warranty covers using it as a crowbar! Himalayan Imports makes the most durable khukuris on the reproduction market and their fit and finish is top notch too, a true mirror polish is applied on all their khukuris. And the owner, Yangdu Martino, is really receptive to customer feedback. If you don't own one they're a safe bet if you're the type of guy who likes to put his tools through hard use regularly. Just one word of caution, full tang khukuris don't dissipate vibrations well. The impact of the blade cutting into the target will send those vibrations down the handle, into your hand and up your elbow. Wear gloves when chopping especially dense targets and take breaks to rest your elbow. That's the only major downside to Himalayan Imports Khukuris, poor vibration dissipation.

[@SeemsLogical]

Tora Blades is another company with a cult following. They do stick tang khukuris almost exclusively; they have one full tang model. But their designs are generally exact replicas of antique khukuri they come across. I want to say that Tora and Kailash are closely related in their design philosophies. Tora has a wider catalogue to choose from where they only do traditional designs while Kailash Blades is a semi-custom khukuri maker who will offer things like handguards, parkeurized finishes and western sheaths on their khukuris. Add in Himalayan Imports and I have to say that those are the top 3 khukuri makers on the market these days.

[@DontKeeptheFaith]

Hitlah, has only got one kukri...

[@thezieg]

Gerrbles, has two but very small

[@lukehorning3404]

I don’t know why I can’t see you only hear you in this video

[@rahbee6266]

Matt I would love to see your take on some kukris from egkh

[@gns942]

Great review of this Kailash khukuri. By the way, the bolster is called the 'kazo' and the buttcap is called the 'chapri', if you were looking for the Nepalese terms for them. I am most likely going to order something from them later this year. It's a toss up between the dui chirra ang khola, or a historical issue at the moment.

[@dan9002]

Nice music on the chopping demo.