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

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  • čas přidán 30. 03. 2016
  • ** 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:
    www.himalayan-imports.com/khuk...
    An even longer khukuri from another company (Ex Gurkha Khukuri House):
    ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...
    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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  • @parbatpoudyel6687
    @parbatpoudyel6687 Před 7 lety +135

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

    • @yaady2366
      @yaady2366 Před 7 lety +10

      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
      @techbhakti6485 Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @davidcackler2005
      @davidcackler2005 Před 4 lety +1

      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
      @SumanTiwariNamaste Před 3 lety

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

    • @adolfalexanderjung1587
      @adolfalexanderjung1587 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @francoismotierre6926
    @francoismotierre6926 Před 8 lety +404

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

    • @unknownmaster3177
      @unknownmaster3177 Před 8 lety +17

      Skyrim!

    • @francoismotierre6926
      @francoismotierre6926 Před 8 lety +67

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

    • @redacted4017
      @redacted4017 Před 8 lety +33

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

    • @francoismotierre6926
      @francoismotierre6926 Před 8 lety +26

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

    • @redacted4017
      @redacted4017 Před 8 lety +20

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

  • @trelensis
    @trelensis Před 8 lety +302

    They’ve got curved swords. Curved. Swords.

    • @KiesandNoob
      @KiesandNoob Před 8 lety +31

      +trelensis
      Alright Guardsman back to Whiterun with you.

    • @swampfox1007
      @swampfox1007 Před 8 lety +2

      +trelensis ;)

    • @unsmile666
      @unsmile666 Před 8 lety +1

      damn

    • @discipleofkhorne9472
      @discipleofkhorne9472 Před 8 lety +13

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

    • @CreeperKiller666
      @CreeperKiller666 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @phantom99991
    @phantom99991 Před 8 lety +111

    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
      @lNagatoYuukil Před 8 lety +19

      +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
      @donkeyslayer8370 Před 5 lety +7

      @hiphop diaries khukri ofcourse

    • @gorkhawarlord4943
      @gorkhawarlord4943 Před 5 lety +3

      @@donkeyslayer8370 i agree,

    • @lifes40123
      @lifes40123 Před 5 lety +12

      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
      @Pedrosa2541 Před 4 lety +14

      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
    @irnbruboy9442 Před 8 lety +88

    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
      @Skallagrim  Před 8 lety +27

      +eurogamer neems
      Thanks for letting me know. :)

    • @Rmcd97
      @Rmcd97 Před 8 lety +4

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

    • @yuriboyka652
      @yuriboyka652 Před 2 lety

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

  • @helios5868
    @helios5868 Před 8 lety +98

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

    • @lassassindu5071
      @lassassindu5071 Před 8 lety +6

      +helios5868 Actually AKA a buckler.

    • @TenkGrow
      @TenkGrow Před 8 lety +4

      +helios5868 Or, just an unarmed guard.

    • @creemo5375
      @creemo5375 Před 8 lety

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

    • @ianstiehl1994
      @ianstiehl1994 Před 3 lety

      @@creemo5375 Nah...he made it better

  • @murphysmuskets
    @murphysmuskets Před 8 lety +34

    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
    @MatthewJBRO Před 8 lety +98

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

  • @kronckew
    @kronckew Před 8 lety +8

    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).

  • @AldanFerrox
    @AldanFerrox Před 8 lety +15

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

  • @thegobbomage8229
    @thegobbomage8229 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @drakonyanazkar
    @drakonyanazkar Před 8 lety

    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.

  • @GodRustang
    @GodRustang Před 8 lety +10

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

  • @EASTBAY420
    @EASTBAY420 Před 6 lety +13

    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
      @temperedsteel142 Před 5 lety +1

      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

  • @zaidhintzman1935
    @zaidhintzman1935 Před 8 lety

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

  • @alisterward6867
    @alisterward6867 Před 8 lety

    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.

  • @j.d.norcross9362
    @j.d.norcross9362 Před 8 lety +6

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

  • @kleinjahr
    @kleinjahr Před 8 lety +40

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

  • @stalkholm5227
    @stalkholm5227 Před 8 lety +1

    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!

  • @tony1954
    @tony1954 Před 8 lety +1

    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.

  • @JohnSmith-rb6zj
    @JohnSmith-rb6zj Před 8 lety +117

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

    • @BloodSprite-tan
      @BloodSprite-tan Před 8 lety +6

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

    • @happyharold1085
      @happyharold1085 Před 8 lety +7

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

    • @obliviochamp5986
      @obliviochamp5986 Před 8 lety +15

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

    • @hainleysimpson1507
      @hainleysimpson1507 Před 7 lety +1

      A boot to his face or a fist sized rock.

    • @tiffles3890
      @tiffles3890 Před 6 lety

      Throw the whole fucking thing.

  • @MarcRitzMD
    @MarcRitzMD Před 8 lety +8

    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?

  • @Puglord99
    @Puglord99 Před 8 lety

    Glad to see you out and about!

  • @kegmonkey5648
    @kegmonkey5648 Před 8 lety

    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.

  • @Fede_uyz
    @Fede_uyz Před 8 lety +22

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

    • @JaguarBST
      @JaguarBST Před 7 lety +1

      nope

    • @nyako2049
      @nyako2049 Před 7 lety +4

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

    • @gorkhawarlord4943
      @gorkhawarlord4943 Před 5 lety

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

    • @TerribleHamster
      @TerribleHamster Před 5 lety

      @@gorkhawarlord4943 Also tree-sap.

  • @TheHortoman
    @TheHortoman Před 8 lety +54

    bladeless guard + pommel = profit

    • @CCnowhere
      @CCnowhere Před 8 lety +8

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

    • @saelbennoa6226
      @saelbennoa6226 Před 8 lety +1

      +TheHortoman :P The evolution of pommel throwing

  • @willemjordan
    @willemjordan Před 8 lety

    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

  • @PaladinHD
    @PaladinHD Před 8 lety

    Yay you're back to doing reviews! :D

  • @Tiparium_NMF
    @Tiparium_NMF Před 8 lety +8

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

  • @rusenrai7783
    @rusenrai7783 Před 8 lety +4

    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

  • @PelenTan
    @PelenTan Před 8 lety +2

    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.

  • @CSGraves
    @CSGraves Před 8 lety +2

    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.

  • @manhhoang4989
    @manhhoang4989 Před 8 lety +17

    glad to see you back, i really miss u

    • @Skallagrim
      @Skallagrim  Před 8 lety +5

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

    • @manhhoang4989
      @manhhoang4989 Před 8 lety +5

      i mean you using a sword again

    • @aaronskuse2207
      @aaronskuse2207 Před 8 lety +1

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

    • @Skallagrim
      @Skallagrim  Před 8 lety +4

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

    • @aaronskuse2207
      @aaronskuse2207 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @NonApplicable1983
    @NonApplicable1983 Před 8 lety +12

    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
      @lcmiracle Před 8 lety +5

      +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
      @caniskinesis Před 8 lety +1

      +LCwavesAtYa But does it unscrew?

    • @boriskravchenko454
      @boriskravchenko454 Před 8 lety

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

  • @Yukilumicest
    @Yukilumicest Před 8 lety

    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.

  • @TobyIKanoby
    @TobyIKanoby Před 8 lety

    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...

  • @goncalocarneiro3043
    @goncalocarneiro3043 Před 8 lety +7

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

    • @inthefade
      @inthefade Před 8 lety +1

      +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
      @goncalocarneiro3043 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @sethmitchell2176
    @sethmitchell2176 Před 8 lety +5

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

  • @leonanthonyjr3373
    @leonanthonyjr3373 Před 8 lety

    Its good to see that you are doing better

  • @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.

  • @iMost067
    @iMost067 Před 8 lety +32

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

    • @616lordofdarkness
      @616lordofdarkness Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @Jnow796
    @Jnow796 Před 8 lety +14

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

  • @Kingsebek
    @Kingsebek Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @GrimrDirge
    @GrimrDirge Před 8 lety +2

    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.

  • @Koolaidrulz21
    @Koolaidrulz21 Před 8 lety +26

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

    • @Brettkev
      @Brettkev Před 4 lety

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

  • @opfor5593
    @opfor5593 Před 8 lety +26

    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.

  • @50StichesSteel
    @50StichesSteel Před 8 lety +1

    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

  • @ZorroLocoStudios
    @ZorroLocoStudios Před 8 lety

    Really cool! I'd love to see more reviews of Eastern weapons like this one!

  • @sriram97
    @sriram97 Před 8 lety +10

    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
      @BibekShresthaRaj Před 8 lety +8

      +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
      @sriram97 Před 8 lety +1

      yeah that seems about right.

    • @anupamhimalbhattarai3558
      @anupamhimalbhattarai3558 Před 7 lety +2

      Sriram R Its कामी 😂

  • @MrNiklas30
    @MrNiklas30 Před 8 lety +5

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

  • @Sliceofpi
    @Sliceofpi Před 8 lety

    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.

  • @Storebrand_
    @Storebrand_ Před 8 lety

    I like the way your going with the channel, I hope you're able to achieve these projects you want in every way you envision them.

  • @Epicgamerbro2000
    @Epicgamerbro2000 Před 8 lety +8

    Shall looks younger in his new videos

    • @Aleph-Noll
      @Aleph-Noll Před 8 lety

      +Epicgamerbro2000 probably since his accident is affecting his weight.

  • @IceSanta
    @IceSanta Před 8 lety +32

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

    • @redacted4017
      @redacted4017 Před 8 lety +1

      yeah, no pommel to unscrew.

    • @knightbrolaire526
      @knightbrolaire526 Před 8 lety +6

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

    • @Toadcop98
      @Toadcop98 Před 8 lety +3

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

    • @kennethheggem7631
      @kennethheggem7631 Před 6 lety

      Throw the sheath!! That rightly enough.

    • @frosty2579
      @frosty2579 Před 6 lety

      Just throw the sword at them lol

  • @geranarthy2309
    @geranarthy2309 Před 8 lety

    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.

  • @madthorn3094
    @madthorn3094 Před 8 lety

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

  • @cbr600rrturbo
    @cbr600rrturbo Před 8 lety +26

    I need one of those hoodies!

    • @tylerharvey8671
      @tylerharvey8671 Před 8 lety

      +Tactical I could go for one!

    • @CaraDanaellea
      @CaraDanaellea Před 8 lety +2

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

    • @tylerharvey8671
      @tylerharvey8671 Před 8 lety

      Cara the Rat Thank you, Cara!

    • @Tmas390
      @Tmas390 Před 6 lety

      Bunnyhug

    • @robertdicke7249
      @robertdicke7249 Před 6 lety

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

  • @JaihindhReddy
    @JaihindhReddy Před 8 lety +27

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

    • @darronjknight
      @darronjknight Před 8 lety

      thanks :-)

    • @biplavshrestha5272
      @biplavshrestha5272 Před 8 lety +7

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

    • @JaihindhReddy
      @JaihindhReddy Před 8 lety +1

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

    • @trinut3760
      @trinut3760 Před 8 lety

      Does that word have meaning or is it a name?

    • @JaihindhReddy
      @JaihindhReddy Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @robertfaucher3750
    @robertfaucher3750 Před 7 lety +1

    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!

  • @snowpaw360
    @snowpaw360 Před 8 lety

    Omg i love Kukri's didn't know anyone made them like this. Thanks for the video man.

  • @lordjs9726
    @lordjs9726 Před 8 lety +3

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

    • @captaincobop
      @captaincobop Před 8 lety

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

  • @EricGreenFrightened-Crayfish

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

    • @JerbilKonai
      @JerbilKonai Před 8 lety

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

    • @EricGreenFrightened-Crayfish
      @EricGreenFrightened-Crayfish Před 8 lety

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

  • @bachmann436
    @bachmann436 Před 8 lety +1

    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.

  • @johnchiz54
    @johnchiz54 Před 8 lety

    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
      @NoOne-vs6oy Před 7 lety

      John T Chiz, Time Lord

    • @johnchiz54
      @johnchiz54 Před 7 lety

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

  • @CasCanGAME101
    @CasCanGAME101 Před 8 lety +9

    It looks very similar to the Kopis for me.

    • @DetectiveIncognito
      @DetectiveIncognito Před 8 lety +3

      Kopis is the Ancient Greek variant.

    • @CasCanGAME101
      @CasCanGAME101 Před 8 lety

      Yeah.

    • @hardgay7537
      @hardgay7537 Před 8 lety +1

      +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
      @bentaylor809 Před 8 lety +1

      +Protocol Penguin I thought it was egyptian

    • @hardgay7537
      @hardgay7537 Před 8 lety

      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.

  • @chaosegg
    @chaosegg Před 8 lety +3

    Do you recall how much you paid for it Skall?

    • @MoxJet629
      @MoxJet629 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @Supernaught00
    @Supernaught00 Před 8 lety

    Interesting, I bought one from Himalayan Imports about ten years ago as well. I like it a lot.

  • @draco00
    @draco00 Před 8 lety

    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.

  • @danieltaylor5542
    @danieltaylor5542 Před 8 lety +5

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

    • @CaraDanaellea
      @CaraDanaellea Před 8 lety +5

      +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 ;)

  • @hk-4738
    @hk-4738 Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @taitrunkl7086
    @taitrunkl7086 Před 3 lety +2

    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.

  • @BolFelix
    @BolFelix Před 8 lety

    Wow! Over 500k! Good Job Skall!

  • @uniwasamistake6334
    @uniwasamistake6334 Před 8 lety +5

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

  • @GonadTheNomad1
    @GonadTheNomad1 Před 8 lety +3

    Kinda resembles a Yatagan

    • @pealucky1
      @pealucky1 Před 8 lety +1

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

    • @ChromeMan04
      @ChromeMan04 Před 4 lety

      Gonad The Nomad nah looks more ur like a falcata

  • @messoremmortis1256
    @messoremmortis1256 Před 5 lety

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

  • @Doomfullord
    @Doomfullord Před 8 lety

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

  • @JimFortune
    @JimFortune Před 8 lety +18

    Bladeless guard. Brass knuckles?

    • @SpamMeGooglification
      @SpamMeGooglification Před 8 lety +8

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

    • @JimFortune
      @JimFortune Před 8 lety +5

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

  • @lucasorozco3886
    @lucasorozco3886 Před 8 lety +6

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

    • @Skallagrim
      @Skallagrim  Před 8 lety +10

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

    • @xXxTripleHxXx
      @xXxTripleHxXx Před 8 lety

      +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 CZcams community

  • @MrFlip564
    @MrFlip564 Před 8 lety

    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.

  • @kovenmaitreya7184
    @kovenmaitreya7184 Před 8 lety

    I.... just fell in love with that blade!!!

  • @jehanmiedema
    @jehanmiedema Před 8 lety +4

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

    • @Skallagrim
      @Skallagrim  Před 8 lety +6

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

    • @XBOXGAMRS
      @XBOXGAMRS Před 8 lety +3

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

    • @Usammityduzntafraidofanythin
      @Usammityduzntafraidofanythin Před 8 lety

      +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
      @invisibleking726 Před 8 lety +2

      +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
      @aaronlimebeer1829 Před 8 lety +1

      +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.

  • @Storebrand_
    @Storebrand_ Před 8 lety +82

    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
      @Skallagrim  Před 8 lety +42

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

    • @labbyshepherdpuppy5943
      @labbyshepherdpuppy5943 Před 8 lety +25

      +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
      @Skallagrim  Před 8 lety +26

      LabbyShepherd Puppy
      Okaaaayyyy... :D

    • @labbyshepherdpuppy5943
      @labbyshepherdpuppy5943 Před 8 lety

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

    • @noname-fr1yr
      @noname-fr1yr Před 8 lety

      +Skallagrim love your vids :D

  • @KiesandNoob
    @KiesandNoob Před 8 lety +1

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

    • @creepywhiteguy3621
      @creepywhiteguy3621 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @atherianthederg9651
    @atherianthederg9651 Před 6 lety

    I baught this sword/tool today super excited about it

  • @TheRealFacemanguy
    @TheRealFacemanguy Před 8 lety

    i've always loved the look of khukuris

  • @sasquatchvibrations4707

    Whoa, that's a pretty efficient model for my build and knowledge. Buying one.

  • @RMATFL
    @RMATFL Před 8 lety

    I just love those handguardless swords so much

  • @razeshchamling348
    @razeshchamling348 Před 4 lety

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

  • @imwithstupid086
    @imwithstupid086 Před 8 lety +1

    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.

  • @aleror1
    @aleror1 Před 8 lety

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

  • @jonathanalves4961
    @jonathanalves4961 Před 8 lety

    I just love your videos!!!

  • @SwornHeresy
    @SwornHeresy Před 8 lety

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

  • @bartoszn1609
    @bartoszn1609 Před 8 lety +2

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

  • @garageman_
    @garageman_ Před 8 lety

    Im going to have to get myself one of those, great video.

  • @AngleedFish
    @AngleedFish Před 7 lety

    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.

  • @timothypage252
    @timothypage252 Před 8 lety

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

  • @Scott-qq9jd
    @Scott-qq9jd Před 8 lety

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

  • @flatbillboy85
    @flatbillboy85 Před 8 lety

    Loving the hair, skall!

  • @keikuru1
    @keikuru1 Před 8 lety +2

    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.

  • @shootinnscootin5545
    @shootinnscootin5545 Před 8 lety

    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!