What Makes A Kukri Traditional
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- This video is an interesting look at the Traditional Kukri. It is also a comparison of traditional kukri features vs tourist kukri features.
Credits
Photos by Richard Hudson & Simon Hengle
Other Photos are Creative Commons 3.0
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Facts & Content
Simon Hengle of Tora Blades
Ben Judkins - (Kung Fu Tea)
Gurkha and Kukri Research and Historical Group
(CZcams)
Identifying & Collecting the Nepalese
Military Kukri.
and
20th Century British Military Gurkha Issue Kukri
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2nd Song - Main Theme (From "The Great Escape)
Artist: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
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3rd Song - Tour Bus Medium.
Sound Effects/Jingles
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4th Song - Vadodora Kevin MacLeod
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Closing Song - See What I've Become.
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Very comprehensive and professional video! I have watched a few of your videos regarding kukris, far better video content relating to these knives than I could find anywhere else, you have gained a subscriber.
All deserved honor, credit, and thanks to the Gurkha's! Excellent video!
Really enjoyed the video. Thank you for making it
Hey, thank you for making these videos truly ‘ppreciated
Great Video! Thanks for sharing.
Beautifully made & presented, hats-off to you 🎩
Glad to see a new video from you. I love em
Thank you very much.
That was a GREAT video brother! I finally managed to get my hands on a Tora, and have one on order based on your recommendations!
Tora Blades seem to be improving their kukris every year or so. I bought some of their KTM kukris & they are the best kukris I have. Thanks for the compliment.
Fantastic video! Everything was perfect!
That's what I was looking for. I thought that Chirra was a modern design but I noticed few blades with Chirra in the museum ; good job
Also as an owner of two Tora kukris I can stand to their quality and your collection is really making me jealous
Today's Tora Blades are outstanding, IMO, due to: a) better quality control b) higher finishing c) new in almost every detail historically based designs i.e KTM range d) the new Tora factory in Kathmandu with direct shipping e) to Ravi, our man in Nepal.
Awesome video...I'm the owner of two Tora kukris...a Havildar and a Sirupate. Excellent blades. Best Regards from Santiago, Chile!
Nice comment. Tora's are just amazing (IMO).
Awsome video...
wow amazing stuff there buddy. hopefully within the next week I'll be ordering my very first kukhuri from tora. I've been eyeing a few blades that are still in stock. can't wait . Another great video sweet. God Bless freind.
Thanks! Check eBay there is a new Tora Battalion for sale and maybe some others.
OK I will, thanks sweet for the info.
My sincerest compliments to phenomenal videos! Exquisite!
Thank you ver much Christos.
very good work respect full information I love kukri
Sweet Costa Rica. This is an excellent video that is full of historical content. I also am an avid fan of the Tora Kukri. I have a Kotli Loharan and i am awaiting the delivery of 3 more Kukri's. I also love your photos on the Tora Face Book page. Keep up the great work.
Thanks very much. I have been in love with kukris for about ten (10) years now after trying various big knives camping & hiking. Kukris are best all round big knife and Tora Blades make the best ones IMO.
Stay healthy & happy Eugene.
I forgot to ask. Why did you choose the use the Angkhola instead of the Ft William or Kotli Loharan in your test cutting demonstration? Is that blade the sharpest? Or is it your favorite?
I used the Tora Goorkhali Angkhola kukri for two (2) reasons:
*1st* - It seems the more fighting/combat leaning of the kukris in the video. Hence no wood work done where the others Tora's would do a better job with their weight & edge design.
*2nd* - Because Goorkhali Angkhola's edge was very thin & it had the highest edge bevels I have ever seen on a kukri. So I wanted to test its edge strength/toughness. The kukri worked better than expected with no bad cuts at all. That was a 1st for me using any cutting tool. Also the edge passed with no problems.
Absolutely beautiful presentation! Very informative.
Thanks so much. This video took a little time putting together right but it was fun to do.
Stay safe.
Great video
If you say kukri, it will be chicken in nepali ..Hope you will understand our feeling
Just saw your comment after 2 years 😳. Sorry for a very late response. Here goes:
I am sure you know foreigners do not speak Nepali or Hindi. Our pronunciation is very different than yours. I would never consider correcting *suraj karki* pronunciation of English words why is this an issue with a knifes name used by a non- native 🤔?
What is much more important in life is to love God and love your brother 🙏❤.
Have a wonderful day friend.
@@sweetcostarica pronouncing Khu-ku-ri isn't that tougue twisting, is it? A true enthusiast tries. I see you like to collect originals, better take an original name too.
@@jakobgurung6625 Sorry, I was born in America and my language is very different from yours. Most Nepalis are kind, flexible, and understand this.
If my _(sweetcostarica)_ speaking your language or certain Nepali words is that important to you... All I can say is sorry, forgive me.
God bless.
It is ok 👌bro. Even I mispronounce name some time and I know lot of Nepalese who is worse then you pronounce the name. And I am from nepali. I love how you are so interested at our culture. Thank you 😊.
@@surewai Thanks, God be with you *Sure Wai.*
Very educational video about the Kukri,,,,Your a true enthusiast of the Nepal Kukri and know about what's good old fashioned quality with a modern twist,,,Simply Serious
Thanks very much coolplayz Nogame.
No matter your veiws on them there so impressive
Another great video, the effort really shows.
Thanks kaizoebara!
Beautiful khuks Costa. I'm saving money for a Tora.
haha love the music!
Looking at those war Khukuri make my heart Fly 👍😍
I like your videos. I've just ordered my fifth tora kukri. All the best to you.
You made my day.. Simon Hengle is the hero. Thanks to him we have real kukris - pretty close to what is actually used by Nepal throughout the centuries.
Stay frosty *davie100able.*
Sweetcostarica, I just got my hands on a Tora MK1 blade, it has really good balance. Another nice kukri to check is Knivesbyhand; I got an OAL full tang kukri from them, and it has the same spine thickness as the Tora, but it is a little lighter weight, and has thinner edge geometry. I was actually suprised by that. I also have an HI kukri chitlangi kukri and it feels like a sharpened prybar compared to those two, and the balance is better on those two.
nice video
jay gorkhali
jay nepal
great job love your videos greetings from Eastern NC
Hi, in a year I will move to Asheville, NC where my family is from. Small World.
You will only be about 40 minutes from me then! Very small world.
salutes for gurkhas.
Good information I respect all you show about khukhari.Awsome weapon I like it.Will you please help me to tell what is five cheera khukhari.This is different type of khukhari
A nice video. Definitely very informative. Sadly I already bought a Kukri from a military surplus store today and from the looks of it (the pommel is partially broken). I may have bought a lion headed one by accident. It was as dull as you can imagine and once I learned this from your video, I figured I'd test its hardiness before I wasted time sharpening it. Surprisingly after chopping into a dead tree in the backyard for a while (I know this is very abusive testing even for a sword, much less a knife). It came away with absolutely no damage to the blade. In fact, it looked exactly the same way it did when I bought it. So can anyone explain to me what's so bad about lion headed Kukri's?
Excellent video! Gurkas are known through the US SOF community as hard pipe hitting infantry the Green Berets are proud to know!
Yes, they are always on offense and defense in not in their dictionary. Yet, man to man they're very friendly. They are anomalies.
what do you think of traditional kukries w/ sharp medial bands on hilt
Have you tried some of the other manufacturers now like G.G.K and kailash blades.
I know your videos are older but your one of the few that covers a good bit.
I'm a fan after one knife a sirupate by G.G.K it's amazing. The early kukri's that I experienced were nice but thick and rough. The newest coming from Nepal is amazing the fuller and the grind are perfection.
I would also like to say mine was a cheap one I didn't even get one made to my choice. I will as soon as I save up.
Anyway I'm wondering if you have seen the difference. You know one other thing is how nice the blade company's are. It is definitely a enjoyable experience getting a kukri at least mine was.
Thank to let let me know more about kukri knife . What steel tora use to make their Kukri , what is the HRC ..
Podrías darme la dirección de la página donde los compraste gracias
Finally a foreigner who pronounces the name finely for some reason everyone forgets there’s a h in it 😂 🇳🇵
Tora khukuris had devanagari script stamped on the side of the blades at one time.
Could someone please translate.
I'm guessing it is Toras label?
I have a few kukris from Nepal, technically they're tourists, but I actually use them for camping & bushcraft. I chose them because they have a modern safety feature not found in traditionals: finger guards.
Use what you like 👍.
Traditional kukri are lightweight and balanced for *_all day_* work, all-day war fighting, or all-day carry. They are machete-like, not axe-like.
This makes the traditional kukri a great all-round tool.
Have a great 2024!
I have one with one, they are no joke.
👍
Excellent video. I learned a few things. I bought my first Khukuri back in 2016. It has a 15 inch blade, with a full tang. So not practical for war. Over the years I have bought four more. All from Khukuri House Thamel. My latest one is the Service No. 1, remade, it has a full tang. A 10 inch blade a plane pommel/butt cap. Two rivets and a lanyard hole. Blade is 10 inches long and thinner then my other four. So very quick in the hand. The only downside, is the little knife it came with, is too short and came dull. I am in the process of sharpening it. Any ways, great Video.
Thanks, if possible buy some antique kukri. These real kukri can be bought at *Atlanta Cutlery* and *IMA-USA.*
These will be an eye openner to what a kukri is and how it behaves in hand.
To me and from what I have learned... a kukri is more of a heavy-duty machete (farm/military type) than an axe (tourist type).
There are exceptions of course like ceremornial very long heavy khukuri.
Have an excellent day *longrider42.*
Pls post a link for that mk1
Hi there, I have a kukri that I want to restore into a usable blade. But I would like to know if it is spring steel. Can you help me out?
How thick is spine?
Where you been?
I want one.
Could you recommend the best budget Tora/HI kukri? Something under 200 dollars? I have been looking at one of the cheaper Tora British service kukris. Thanks.
Sorry, it has be a few years since I did this video. When I moved to a different U.S. state I lost contact with Simon Hengle.
But I do know that the company has changed ownership & leadership. So please contact Tora Blades
directly from their website for your question(s).
@@sweetcostarica thanks for replying
sweetcostarica wdu mean?? Mr Hengle is still owning it
@@gianpalacio5635 _"Sorry, it has be a few years since I did this video. When I moved to a different U.S. state I lost contact with Simon Hengle._ _But I do know that the company has changed ownership & leadership. So please contact Tora Blades directly from their website for your question(s)."_
The best "budget" kukri under $200 is... an original! Buy one from IMA (check their website), they have actual century old authentic Kukris that they bought at an auction, and they will cost you around $120. And you can request a $20 certificate of authenticity from them that shows it is an original piece with history to back it up!
proud to be gurkha soldiers 🙏🇳🇵🙏
Ur no gurkha, liar
I didn't learn anything from your video! WHAT MAKES KUKHURI TRADITIONAL?! I finded MUCH MORE info from Russian and American video reviews. It was nice trip to museum though)))
He overcomplicates it. Traditional just means made in the traditional style Khukuris have been made for decades/centuries. They will have a stick tang, no guard, and will have a hefty lightness to them like a gladius, you only feel the weight when you swing it, or that's just physics working its magic. Tourist or export Khukuris aren't necessarily bad, just they aren't always made to have that weight and thickness, where you can handle it like a knife or a hatchet. For instance, mine has a full tang and a little piece that comes out of the hilt section to stop your hand. It's 18 inches, which is normal for a longer Khukuri, but it has a much thicker spine. Coupled with the full tang makes it difficult to do precision cuts like skinning/peeling, or cutting paper with the tip section of the blade. But, it's made of great steel, heat treated properly for good durability, still shaped like a Khukuri (the Extrema, the a is important, the Extrema ratio is a great example of a non-traditional Khukuri. Everything from the blade shape to the handle construction, tang, and finish are completely different from a traditional Khukuri). Mine is just more of a dedicated machete and hatchet, I can't effectively use it like a knife. That's fine though because I don't care, it's still gonna be my dedicated chopper.
@@ghoulishgoober3122 To be honest, I have never seen a real good quality steel kukri. I had about a dozen of them, but the steel is too soft everywhere. I dream that the "Bark River" would make the traditional form kukri from cpm-3V. I ordered several kukris from the Nepalese for my hand, for the third time they did what I wanted ... ))) At home I brought it to the ideal, but the metal is still too soft ...
I have watched several of your videos regarding Tora Blades. I want one very badly but I am shy to pull the trigger. I purchased a 3 Chirra kukri from KHHI and when I received it, the handle was so thick I could not comfortably use the knife. Can you tell me if a Tora Blades knife handle would be comfortable in a medium sized hand? Is there an approx standard diameter?
First check Tora Blades Tin Chirra's dimensions with your KHHI 3 Chirra kukri's:
*Tora's Tin Chirra* is a replica based on an old Gurkha Officers kukri.
- triple fullered (Tin Chirra) blade
- 33cm long blade
- belly depth of the blade is 6cm
- weight - about 728 grams
- stick tang horn handle.
- price = $265.00 USD
It comes with 8cm chakmak & karda's and the karda also has a single fuller.
*The Handle*
I don't know the handle diameter but all the Tora kukri's I've owned have had medium sized handles that would fit medium hands or larger. The only exception was the older Tora WW Battalion kukris. They had large handles for L to XL hands. But Tora Tin Chirra above should fit your hand well.
Write Simon or Leanne Hengle on their website & ask some questions. They are open to queries.
Stay frosty.
sweetcostarica I really appreciate it and will do that. I went ahead and preordered the WW2 Angkhola and will now be anxiously awaiting it's arrival. Thanks again for the great videos!
I bought a kukri on a flea market for 6 pounds or 60 norwegian kroner ... lol
I thought it was just scrap, but when I look closer to it, it looks like an old model and not a tourist model.
Unfortunately, there was only one small knife that came with it.
Does it have devnagari writings or any hindu symbols on it or the cover? If yes then you might have hit the jackpot mate
hey man. do you know anything about khukuris from great gurkha khukuri? trying to decide between those and tora blades. thanks
No, I know nothing about them but after looking at their website it is obvious they are a tourist kukri manufacturer mainly for the export market. They are about the same cost as a Tora Blades kukri (maybe slightly cheaper).
@@sweetcostarica aparently their blacksmith is supposed to be really good he got praised by Jason Knight that guy from forged in fire. What makes you think they are tourist blades? Wealljuggleknives also did a review check it out if you want
@@onixpyro3883 It is a confusing & crowded kukri market. Lots of money involved so people say many things.
As I said, _"after looking at their website it is obvious they are a tourist kukri manufacturer"._
If you like tourist kukris that is fine, if you like "new" kukri designs for foreigners no problem, if you listen to foreigners outside of Nepal that is OK,... I'm not stopping you from getting one.
If you watched my video you would know I am telling you I love the traditional kukri because they are the real deal.
*The traditional is the only kukri worth buying (IMO) & that is the one I promote.*
God bless, have an excellent life & happy 2020.
@@sweetcostarica thank you. God bless
@@sweetcostarica, your views on khukuris is very skewed. KHHI, GGKH, and EGKH naked very good TRADITIONAL khukuris. You’re either a dick or an ignorant dick. Stop misleading people.
Hi how is the edge retention of the kukri after the testing
I didn't do heavy testing for this video but Tora Blades kukris are known for their great heat treating & sharp blades. The Tora that I used for the demonstration stayed sharp easily and was undamaged.
Today's Tora Blades are outstanding, IMO, due to:
a) better quality control
b) higher finishing
c) brand new in almost every detail, historically based designs i.e the KTM range
d) the new Tora factory in Kathmandu with direct shipping
e) to Ravi, their man in Nepal.
I was surprised by the picture shown at 2:32 in the video because I was there when it was taken.
The photo was taken by a US Navy Reserve sailor in my unit on September 29, 2011 at Patrol Base Chilli near Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan. The guys in the photo are all soldiers from “B” Company, 2 Royal Gurkha Rifles. A few of us from Camp Leatherneck public affairs flew down to Lash to visit the PB and meet the Gurkhas, write a story about their celebration of Dashain, and take some
photos. I brought the guys there some cigars which they seemed to greatly appreciate.
Quoting partially from my own story written at the time…. ”Since no buffalo were available for the Dashain sacrifice, the Gurkhas of B Company substituted five goats that they purchased from local Afghan farmers. One of the goats did indeed lose its head after a single stroke from a Rifleman’s sharp kukri as the assembled soldiers applauded and cheered approvingly. According to a “B” company Major present that day, for the Gurkhas, the goat’s quick decapitation meant a bright future lies ahead.”
“If there is a clean chop as you saw today, that is very good luck and very auspicious for the battalion for the next year to come,” he said.
As the sacrificial ceremony concluded, some of the blood from the animals was sprinkled on a representative sampling of the Gurkha’s machine guns, pistols, knives, and other weaponry. Later that night the Gurkhas and a few invited guests, including me, enjoyed a curried goat dinner.
PB Chilli had no running or heated water, no air conditioning, no plumbing, and only the most austere amenities yet the Gurkhas seemed to thrive here. What a great bunch of guys they were, too. Good natured, great sense of humor and just nice to be around.
We took many other photos that day. If you Google “DVIDS Gurkhas Dashain” you’ll find them.
Ever since witnessing the events of that day I’ve been interested in kukris and the Gurkhas. After 13 years I finally ordered the HSI model kukri from Kailash Blades. I’m looking forward to its arrival.
Thanks for the video!
I'm glad that picture brought back some good memories. I was in the US Navy but never visited Nepal 🇳🇵.
Have a great day.
Actually Khukuri is the real knife for the Gurkhas. Khukuri was also the second versatile weapon next to rifle during the war. Therefore Gurkhas used to have two weapons at a time during the war. Khukuri was Close Quarter Battle weapon ( CQB ) of the Gurkhas.
And you better to understand the real word Gorkhali rather then Gurkha/Gurkhas.
You know you are not supposed to handle scabberd(sorry of spelling) from the blade side which can sometime cut through scabberd and your hand while taking out the blade from scabberd.
Thanks, very good 👍information.
God bless you 🙏
@@sweetcostarica thank you for making these videos. 🙏
I think you should explain that 'hidden tang' means a glued on handle. Nothing wrong with that in theory, if the glue is strong enough. It is traditional, but it is an obvious flaw which is why for World War I the British stopped issuing 'traditional Kukris which sometimes came apart in combat and replaced them with a newer full tang design.
Gorkhali khukuri
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I heard these blades can be used for piercing. They are good blades so why don't they have a guard to stop hand slipping.
Guards are not traditional and stabing/piercing is not how Nepalis fight with their kukris.
Guards are on some of Nepals 🇳🇵 weapons but not the kukri unless it is for tourists or export.
Hi. Nice video.
What's the difference between:
Kukri Tora Tora GK Range and Tora Kukri KTM Range?
Only Tora Mk2 Kukri is full-tang?
The Mk2 is Tora's only full tang because that is the traditional tang for the Mk2, the Mk3, & the Mk4. In Nepal the hidden tang was the most popular in the old days & today the stick tang is the most popular. There are many, many full tang tourist kukris because those are for export to Western countries that love full tangs.
Question:
What's the difference between Tora's GK Range and Tora's KTM Range?
Answer:
- The *Tora GK Range* is mostly based generally off of traditional kukris with normal finishing
- The *Tora KTM Range* is based on specific kukris like the MK1 or Tora's WW2 5th GR Kukri which is based on an original 5th GR kukri. These are finished a little higher than the GK line up/Range.
EDIT: They all are great kukri though.
But Tora Mk2 in no turist?
"The Mk2 is Tora's only full tang because that is the traditional tang for the Mk2, the Mk3, & the Mk4."
*Clarification:* These are the kukri that are used in Nepal with full tang by usually military personnel. Nepali civilian much prefer the hidden tang or stick tang, i.e. traditional use.
"There are many, many full tang tourist kukris because those are for export to Western countries that love full tangs."
*Clarification:* Yes, the Tora Mk2 in not a tourist kukri. It is a military kukri that has a Western influenced full tang. This is why it is part of the British Indian Army Issue kukri line.
I am not sure where you are going here. Please review the museum section of the above video and check out the tang types that Nepali *traditionally* use.
Thank you for the information. Now I know that buy Tora Mk2.
No that man was nameless : )
Get it "nameless"... I crack myself up!
Stay frosty bro.
It is not kukri but Khukuri
Exactly it's like saying Cuckoo bird then ree , Kukri is a roster
Please read:
DustyPilgrim13 years ago
Brief note to those commenting on spelling and pronunciation used on the vid.
and .... no disrespect to any poster.
As he is referring the vid to British Military and standard Issue items, he would be correct in referring to them as 'Kukri' , and should be pronouncing this as 'Koo'kree' or 'KuhKree' ... The term KUKRI...(correct or incorrect in purely linguistic forms), is laid down in 'Queen's Regs and Lists', and historical Military usage, as the formal , and accepted correct standard reference for the item, and as such is the correct form for BSI standard issue pieces.
Any Kukhuri not covered by being BSI, would properly retain usual lingual pronunciations.
However, even there, as the transliteration of Khukri/Khukuri/Kukhuri is a phonetic one, there are several versions of that spelling. Even the word Gurkha is similarly contested regionally and often cited, just as correctly, as being Goorkha or Gorkha.There again British Military usage strays from what might well be viewed as a more linguistically accurate rendition. Both Nepalese and Indian references might well apply Gorkha as opposed to Gurkha.
Even the battle cry of B'o'G has been commonly represented, phonetically, as 'Ayo Gorkhali' ... as well as 'Ayo Gurkhali'.
Are toras made in nepal ?
Bryan Shrestha yes they are.
Is there a function for the carved "W" shape near the tangle? What is that?
There are theories, but after doing some research online and in books, the best bet it that it is a religious symbol. Other then that, its any bodies guess.
When blood(or sap) drips down it, it falls off there.
Antediluvian Spy
no it don't lol
Stinky Finn Yes it doesn't work while fighting with the khukuri, because it is constantly in motion and is swung all over the place.
But while making a sacrifice, after the blow, the blood obviously drips along the blade. And after that task you are not waving the khukuri. When the blade has done the deed, the wielder holds it is sort of an angle to the horizontal. Then the notch works perfectly, and most of the blood drips away through it, while the executioner gets ready for another strike. And it is important as well. Because during a sacrifice there are people actually holding the horns of the goat and legs. And wet hands, even a minor slip can be fatal. But yeah, it doesn't function that way in the battlefield.
We have to remember- blades, before they were used for battle, were just tools.
it is design to relieve stress on blade. not "anyone's guess" james hart
It's funny how you say
Kukuri
This video wasn't very informative. I'm still confused as to what a traditional vs. non traditional kukri is.
Sorry for the delay (I moved to another state). Tourist style kukris work. They are heavy but are usually tough, working more like an axe than a big knife i.e. kukri.
So generally,
- a *tourist kukri* would be better at splitting & chopping threw trees / not got at self defense, bamboo cutting, making fine cuts for stuff like tender & kindling.
- a *traditional kukri* is great at self defense, bamboo cutting, limited food work, making fine cuts for stuff like tender & kindling (all round big knife) but splitting & chopping threw trees are not the traditional kukris forte.
From my opinion from buying so many kukris.
I think we need to stop using the term "tourist kukri" to describe these Western-style blades. While the heavy full-tang blades popular in the Western market may not be traditional, a good knife is a good knife, and heaviness does not rule out being a quality blade. "Tourist" has a disparaging ring to it and would better describe cheaply made, decorative blades that made to be sold to tourists.
Are tourist kukri functioning and usable or are they just for decoration only?
Sorry for the delay (I moved to another state). Tourist style kukris work. They are heavy but are usually tough, working more like an axe than a big knife i.e. kukri.
So generally,
- a *tourist kukri* would be better at splitting & chopping threw trees / not got at self defense, bamboo cutting, making fine cuts for stuff like tender & kindling.
- a *traditional kukri* is great at self defense, bamboo cutting, limited food work, making fine cuts for stuff like tender & kindling (all round big knife) but splitting & chopping threw trees are not the traditional kukris forte.
From my opinion from buying so many kukris.
@@sweetcostarica8714 where did you get your kukri from you used in your demo?
Are khukri house kukri any good I heard they supply the current gurkha army?
Hi Lee, *most major kukri companies in Nepal have supplied the Nepali Army & Police* at least once in their history.
All of them lower their prices to beat the competition for a government contact. So they can say in ads, "We supply the current Gurkha Army."
Some of these companies lose money doing this and all of the kukris made for the Army/Police are very basic & not the best examples of a kukri.
They are more of a camping knife than a true multi-purpose well-balanced/lively kukri.
I buy from two sources:
- mainly *Tora Blades* as they actually try to make true working kukris of olde
& their kukris have a reputation of excellent heat treating.
- a distant second is *Himalayan Imports (HI).* Unfortunately, HI has dived with both feet into the tourist kukri market to sell their product.
I don't blame them trying to make money in a poor country. But if you want a useable kukri you have to be very selective in buying from them.
Old HI kukris from went they 1st started long ago were all very good so if you find a used one somewhere buy it quick.
New HI kukris are, although well made and very heavy-duty, are reality over weight tourist kukris. The only HI kukri I know that is traditional is the smallish KLVUK.
Hope this helps you out.
@@sweetcostarica8714 Thanks I've bought blades from khhi. Khukri house online & they are heavy but not sharp & very difficult to sharpen I've had to do alot of research into kukri as I've never owned one & is difficult with all the competition they have in Nepal. I want a TORA blade but problem is everything I want is always out of stock so could take months & months to come back in I need a good kukri sooner. I was looking at HI but too much showy stuff.
So I'm back looking at kukri house looking at the KHHI Max (Xtreme) as I want one full tang could you look this one up when you got time & tell me wot you think as I rather ask someone like you who has more experience in the subject before I buy.
Kind Regards
@@lonewandererbushcraftwildc6822 HI has the best ones. they are showy because that is what we buy look at the ones in this video.
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man i wonder if my 1/2 battalion will chop like ur angkola
Probably better because those battalions are a little heavier. Your edge will be tougher as the The Tora Angkhola has a thin-ish edge.
I love how clean it cuts the mat and the onion....how would u compare the gk range and the ktm?
Question: "..how would u compare the gk range and the ktm?"
Answer:
- The Tora GK Range is based *generally* off of traditional kukris with normal finishing (there are exceptions)
- The Tora KTM Range is based on specific kukris like the British influenced MK1 or Tora's WW2 5th GR Kukri which is based on an original 5th GR kukri. These are *finished a little higher* than the GK line up/Range.
EDIT: They all are great kukris though.
Gurkhas in the Falklands War took off a few Argentine heads before the British put a stop to it.. with hand cuffs
kirk chapman Well that’s what i’d expect from a gurkha. Bloody fantastic men. My son ben was with them in afgan and he loved them
Gurkhas are well respected peoples for their bravery i remember hearing stories from my grandpa who happened to live during era of British colonial time in Malaya and Borneo it was bloody and scary times for sure,RIP grandpa for i will treasured the Khukuri you left me.
I think you pronounce it COOK-REE, not CUCKOO-REE
steve lewis its khukuri bro
Aayo gorkhali
I missed it obviously,..What is I.M.A.?? Is That a place to purchase Khukri from? If so an address would be helpful,..Tora Blades had quality control issues a few years back,..specifically, warped blades,..what I am seeing now does not reflect that. I will be glad to purchase another Khukri from Simon~as long as he is willing to refund/exchange a warped blade. No Excuses, No,..gee That's acceptable to Ghurka's,..a bit of a warp Mate..None of that rubbish,..I pay an excellent price, for a superior product, back what you sell,..or don't sell it. "Satisfaction Guaranteed"..simple concept.
Go to a search engine like bing or Goggle & type: IMA.
Look at the 1st result and click on that. *Easy peasy.*
Yes, Gurkhas & villagers had/have & used/use warped blades. I have gotten warped bladed knives from even modern makers. But no one wants a new $150 to $200 USD kukri to be warped. The good news is the new Tora factory, built after the earthquake last year is producing not only straight blades but better, higher quality kukris. All the kukris I just bought *in the video above* are straight as an arrow.
You said, "Satisfaction Guaranteed". This is a Western concept that is different in Nepal but with Tora today you get a satisfaction guarantee with the product BUT you have to be patient like a developing nation individual in waiting for the kukri to be made and accepting the small handmade problems that you might get.
I will say that most of the time if you buy a Tora Blade kukri, that kukri will blow away the competition and be a *treasured blade in your home.*
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Kuk Ri
Kuk A Ri ?
Subject not covered in video. Comment moved to language section. Please see qualified person who knows the difference and application of pronunciation with proper intonation and cultural dialect including historical background information covering Nepal writing & speaking through the non-British & British era of influence.
Thank you brother.
khukuri
Its Khu Ku Ri
ahhh no, but then again.
Made in nepali
100% Correct RB.
Khukhuri Is A Traditional Weapon Originated In INDIA 🇮🇳 And NEPAL 🇳🇵, Today it's Used In Military Purpose....
Before It Was Used By Nepali Gurkhas, And Indian Kumaonis
Kumaoni n Nepali r of same blood culture n tradition. only the fake history n facts via British n Indian gov seprated them from Nepal. Nepal is ancient Vedic nation mentioned in Vedas Mahabharat Gupta's n mauryan manuscript. Ashoka captured west Nepal. Ashoka daughter married Nepali prince. India still follow British setup laws n regulations hence proliferates fake facts about hinduism. Nepali south Indian kashmiri West Pakistani n Indonesian r the only real Hindus today which follows real ancient sanatan dharma.
Get your Indian ass outta here the gurkhas fucked kumaoni’s
It's Khukhuri not Kukuri..
English teacher Padam Gurung... what did you 👍 like about the video? Let's be happy 😊 & positive.
God bless
@@sweetcostarica but Kukuri means to chicken 🐔🍗😂
so I thought let's advice some.
Khu=खु
Ku=कु ; see the difference😂😅
@@padamgurung4145 As long as you enjoyed the the video that is all I wanted. So besides a difference is meanings or pronunciation in English... what did I get 🤔 right for you? Please be positive and polite 🙏.
@@sweetcostarica depends on you. How you take it and how you judge me.
Who am I just a commentor. it's all depends on you.
@@padamgurung4145 Just commenting on pronunciation?? No good or insightful comment on my video? *_Padam Gurung_* you are an English teacher are aren't you. I am disappointed in you brah.
Only the Khukri house makes really kukr i knifes!!! Be aware of Tora knifes!!
Just about everything else I’ve read says the opposite lol
Too much idealistic approach to ordinary knifes...there are many more, much better knife's and swords..
You may be right. But I have found _it all depends on _*_how tight the individual_*_ holds on to history and reality._*
*BTW* for my records what are the "much" better kukris/knives (swords are not in the video so pleased don't introduce them anymore)?
@@sweetcostarica well, as a custos of armory museum, I think that I know this thing pretty well..cheers !
@@sava2228 Yes please do... *Sava 222* forgot to answer my question (help a fellow colleague out):
_"for my records what are the "much" better kukris/knives (swords are not in the video so pleased don't introduce them anymore)?"_
@@sava2228 Still there? *Sava 223...*
@@sweetcostarica - He was all talk and no action. I've never seen or used a better blade.
I studied Bando, Burmese Martial Arts under Dr Muang Gyi. This was his go to weapon for killing, teaching war. He seemed to revere it and it instilled the same in me.
Why do you cover the hands like a Criminal?
Do you have a Prison tattoo or something?
Este video es bueno ya solo pir el detalle de manipular con guantes las hojas