Sharpening A Kukri Machete | Cold Steel Machete

[@lakrabid]

I bought the Cold Steel kukri machete for 20 bucks off amazon just to see what it is like. It is a cheap beast of a chopper. The edge came crappy and a Lansky puck made it better. Cannot be beat for the price. I'll get a real kukri when I actually need one. Until then for 20 bucks I am totally happy.

[@verysurvival]

lakrabid cool mate

[@lastofthemouchers8873]

I'm bloody glad you started with a file. any sharpening system with stones would take all day

[@hn5464]

I got one of these as a raffle prize, there is 0 edge so I'm so glad you've gone through how you would do it. I have a cheaper system than the TSPROF but similar enough and finally getting some good stones to use on it, I'm looking forward to putting an edge on it! Thanks again for breaking this down so well!

[@pikeknifeandforge4632]

I’ve been making knives for 5 years and I’ve learned machetes are supposed to be soft so the edge rolls instead of chips for quick repair in the fried

[@verysurvival]

That’s right bro , it should roll before it chips. But not roll too easy either

[@pikeknifeandforge4632]

Humble Trekker true and I meant field not fried 😂😂😂 and what’s the best way to contact you

[@raphaelprotti5536]

That makes sense.

[@vuilnisgod4388]

it's nice to see someone so invested in their hobbies

[@Tsprof]

Hi David, That's brilliant that you've managed with such a blade by using our stuff, this is smth new for our experience, really appreciate that!

[@nicholassimmons2748]

Handy vid. Cheers man.

[@samhou9147]

I bought one of those smith's axe and machete sharpeners it's works decent for my kukri and machete.

[@onearnedbandit]

actually made in south Africa by lasher garden tools for cold steel good for cutting grass

[@jimvick8397]

I preferred using my cold steel kukri for clearing blackberry thickets... Often when getting down to the base of the plant, I would cut clean through and get a dirt strike, dinging the blade very much like yours. It is my favorite beater machete...

[@verysurvival]

i hope you enjoy this vid, let me know what you think about kuks and machetes? sorry about the wind noise

[@raphaelprotti5536]

I have the Kukri Plus from Cold Steel. It's not cheap, but it also tends to roll easily. It's a thick hunk of steel, but probably a bit soft IMO. Considering its build and the metal quality, I would say it is more suitable for bushcraft than as a weapon.

[@jench78]

what rockwell would you think that blade is? 30 to 40?

[@verysurvival]

Maybe

[@ArcticGator]

i have been using a lot of tomahawks lately, and then the other day brought out my kabar kukri machete, and chopping with that versus the tomahawks is like night and day, the kukri is just way more comfortable to use and much more accurate, tomahawks are not for beginners, i have been using axes since i was little but the tomahawk is a tool that you really need to be careful with because you can hurt yourself really fast with a hawk, the kukri at least with its longer edge is less likely to miss or glance off of something at weird angles, plus its much easier to strip small branches from larger branches.

[@verysurvival]

Interesting reflections on chopping. Cheers

[@CalculateDevice]

Optimal hone angle for this machete is 10°. But you mast use hard arkansas for finish to make the edge strong enough for chopping.

[@MonkeyMikeOutdoors]

Very cool brother! Thanks for sharing!

[@TexGrebnerOutdoors]

cold steel is a master of marketing

[@mikeboone4425]

Hi Dave I think you buddy was whacking something other than wood he chips and rolls and after you fix it up zero chipping in rolling makes it a bit suspect . I've never felt they were for chopping wood, more of a vine and bramble slicer. I have looked at them for years but felt they were really not choppers, but after watching Reallybigmonkey1. I pick up an Ontario SP53 Bolo and after getting it I really punished it on some old seasoned Eucalyptus and this thing is a beast of a cutter . But we both love that sharping system as soon as I sell one of the great grand kids I'll pick one up . Happy trails great video keep them coming .

[@verysurvival]

I dunno. I only smashed the wood for a minute or two in the video. If you were genuinely working hard with it , I am still a bit doubtful. It’s hard to get across every thought in the restrictions of a vid

[@verysurvival]

It’s a vine clearer not a chopper . Right

[@mikeboone4425]

Totally understand , not being critical of you just your mates story of the blade dulling . Happy Trails next thing on your to get list would be a safe to put your sharping system in . HE HE HE

[@claidemore]

I have the exact same model of ExGKH kukri, and the Cold steel one. lol Small world.

[@verysurvival]

when did you get your ExGKH kukri? I gotmine a few years ago, and now I can't find it on their web site, do they still make it?

[@claidemore]

Humble Trekker mine was a Christmas present a year and a half ago. I think it's called the Afghan freedom model?

[@motm4437]

@@verysurvival bought one today in a store, because it looked cool xD and my old machete was fucked up from chopping wood for bbq and camp fire...could hand it to this guy though xD

[@sneakhyperion9297]

My cold steel kukri is too heavy for my kme 😞

[@kevinkeelan354]

I have 2 cold steel machetes. Long handle kukri style and the “chopper”. I agree they feel soft when you run a file. It’s weird

[@MadDogSurvival]

Excellent job brother! Don’t forget though... like a guillotine blade that a hard blade needs to cut soft and a soft blade needs to cut hard! I know it’s old school but it’s true! Hard blade = good soft wood chopper! Soft blade =good hard wood chopper! Love your videos brother! Keep them coming my friend! Very best wishes! 👍🏽👍🏽😎🍻🍻

[@DanielCStanley]

Hi. Is it possible to get the name of the sharpening system you use? And the degree measuring tool

[@verysurvival]

The tool is digital angle gauge there are lots of them on amazon for around $20, there are many manufacturers of them. I can’t remember what brand mine is. The system is tsprof.com/en/

[@seanthomasdowd]

I cannot understand why people buy cold steel knives when the genuine article from Nepal can be bought very cheaply, excellent tutorial though

[@verysurvival]

Maybe availability. Cold steel are a big company and sell there stuff everywhere

[@seanthomasdowd]

fair enough but I don't think I will trade my Nepalese kukri for a cold steel version, I love the heft of mine if I need a thinner blade I use a machete

[@seanthomasdowd]

ah I see, mine is a six inch bladed version and is very thick on the spine, I like the added weight but had to reprofile the edge myself and put a 90 degree spine on it as well as a few minor other mods

[@andrewf6711]

seanthomasdowd because the quality of the steel and product.

[@albertlevy3721]

Kukris from Nepal coming here are notoriously dull and useless. They cannot be shipped here with an edge some kind of strange law.

[@torsten4757]

Hi, I have the same cs kukri, I must say its ok, but I wouldnt recommend it to a friend. Surely there are better blades in same categorie for a few Euro more. But I love much other cold steel knives and have a bunch of them. Best regards from germany Torsten

[@verysurvival]

that's a fair assessment. thanks. Will Germany win the World Cup?

[@torsten4757]

Humble Trekker Thanks for your answer! I am not into football, so I cant say. ..... Torsten

[@halfcantan1208]

How long Is that blade

[@verysurvival]

13 inches

[@halfcantan1208]

Humble Trekker thank you I'm thinking of getting the £31 pound one from cold steel but because I live in Ireland it'll cost me 20percent more before I buy one could you please give me your opinion on it is it worth it

[@verysurvival]

@@halfcantan1208 I think you could use your money better. I think that is too much. I think it is 20 pound knife, I think you can find better alternatives at that price, or save up and go for something much better

[@verysurvival]

@@halfcantan1208 www.condortk.com/productos-detalle.php?producto=72&cat=62

[@verysurvival]

look at the condor machetes, they are better than cold steel www.condortk.com/products-type.php?type=2

[@leondeleon5039]

What Im looking for is a more practical way of sharpening a kukri without the use of gadgets like blade holders and stropping tools!

[@verysurvival]

Leon De Leon a small diamond stone and or diamond rod. Works well

[@verysurvival]

Leon De Leon work up the blade in small circular motions

[@timberwolf7341]

*laughs* You know you've been using and abusing that CS khukuri-like object if your sharpening starts with a file!