How to Order a Tora Blades Kukri
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- In this video I order a The Tora Blades WW Military Sirupate to show how easy it is and how good the product is.
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I did armed convoy Security in Afghanistan in 2011 and I became a very good friend with a Gurkha named Batsa well I carried a hand forged Scottish Highlands Dirk with me all the time and my Gurkha friend absolutely admired the Scottish Dirk so the day I was being transferred to a new duty station back to the US I gave my good friend my Scottish Dirk and he thought that was the best thing in the world so as I was about to leave to the airport he came running up to me and said he had a gift for me well my best friend gave me his Afghan combat Khukuri and a beautiful 12 inch blade decorated Dhankute Khukuri but the Afghan combat Khukuri he have me is beyond razer sharp and I wouldn't give a million dollars for my Khukuris my friend gave me but my Gurkha friend we are still best friend's to this day and I have visited my friend several times Nepal that country is amazing the people in Nepal are the most gentle kind and friendly people in the world
a story with a good ending!
❤
I own a Tora WWII Battalion Kukuri and it's the best kukuri I've ever handled.
Just be sure to oil the wood handle well after receiving it to prevent cracking the wood.
I used boiled linseed oil to coat the handle, because I use mine for utility, but you can use any oil that doesn't turn rancid.
If you want to carry it the traditional way it's been carried in Nepal for centuries order a Nepalese Patuka.
The patuka is a cloth wrapped around the waist and the kukuri tucks into the front, canted, with blade edge up.
Living in mountain lion , jaguar and bear country I hike with my Tora WWII Battalion kukuri carried this way.
I just received my new kukri from Tora Blades. It is truly a functional work of art. I will definitely be buying more.
My grandfather used to own two of those Khukuris during 1970`s. He would say "If India attacked us, I ll chop them with this and if China attacked, I ll chop them with that one."
Tora Blades what comes to mind is excellence. Nothing like getting the best possible real deal copy of real war time Kukris from kamis in Nepal. My only warning is this will turn into an addiction. You will want to collect them all. The narrator is correct. The hardest part is deciding which one. You pre-order snd then hurray up and wait between 4-6 months. Great things are worth waiting for. I was never disappointed. Every kukri is a work of art. And Simon is top shelf.
Order from Albion Swords and you have to wait ✋️ at least a year, and it usually takes a year and a half to receive the great sword.
Good comment gingebrien2408.
Proud to be a NEPALI (GORKHALI)🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
My WWII 1/2nd battalion just came ashore in New York this afternoon. Now I have to wait for it to get to Oregon. The suspense is killing me!!! Great vid!
Three main tools any Bushman needs. An axe for chopping and wood processing, a small knife for carving and finer tasks, and a kukri because who needs an actual reason to carry one kukris are just cool and it makes me feel like a badass just to carry one.
Your user name and the fact that your subjects for the most part centre on kukris caught my eye. I thought at first you were maybe a tico. But it appears that you are a gringo living in Alaska. I live in Costa Rica and have an interest in knives. Machetes are king here but I have a strong interest in kukris.
I visited Costa Rica once for a month and loved it. So I just used the country's name as a reminder to myself of happy times there 🙂.
The kukri is a great tool for hiking, camping, and self-defense.
I love a good, well made, traditional kukris 👏 .
God bless.
I JUST found and bought one of these off of eBay and I am SO pleased with it. What an amazing blade!! Thanks for introducing me to the brand and this model in particular brother!
That is great, I love Tora Blades a lot because they try to make traditional kukris like the olden days.
A traditional kukri is a very capable tool.
Stay safe out there.
Thanks brother!! I would say you too, but "safe" is too limiting, so now I say "Take Risks!" Dig it?
Two for two! Your videos are SHARP to say the least. Thank you for this informative presentation.
In you opinion, what is a good tora kukri for general purpose bushcrafting/firewood prep that could be used for some carving/knife work?
The Nepali villagers often carry a sirupate design kukuri equipped with a Chakmak and Karda to handle all the tasks which you've inquired about.
You're the best on videos, there's no doubt about it.
Can't wait for my Sirupate to arrive!
Lovely review Sweet !!....Always a treat watching your videos :-)
I hope to own one someday soon,they are obviously outstanding kukri knives and made very well,,as that's the reason I believe you speak so highly of them and if I can get the best that what I want.Take Care and be Blessed
Thankfully, I needed the help ? This has been on my mind for long while ,and I will put my order in ! Hopefully I. Won't have to wait that long, but what ever it takes I will have to endure? Great job !
cool .... Tora is a supplier I didn't know about. I have two "hammers" from himalayan imports, but I'm pretty strong, so the superheavy leaf-spring blade isn't really a problem. It is like a combo axe+hammer+ machete, but you couldn't filet a fish with it. They're basically indestructible, but would prefer one same length, 1/3 as thick.. I have had friends get the cold steel ones to show up and Bando camps and look fancy, but they aren't as durable as you'd think for all that money. You can buy a real WW2 kukri for that money. It may be a rusted mess, but machine shops can refinish a blade.
thank you this is your 3rd video I've seen it's all been very helpful
It is my pleasure. Glad you liked & can use the information.
I have purchased several Kiki’s from Kubrick House, wish I had known about Tora at the time.
Buy from KHHI. They do not deliver twisted, rusted, loose blades, as Tora will.
KHHI delivers the same light blades, if you choose correctly.
Timber Wolf None of my seven tora blades are the way in which you describe Tora. Do you actually own a tora blade?
Just beautiful....
Those tear the paper very nicely!
Love my Tora Highland khukuri... it's a MONSTER!.
Well done Sweetcostarica...17 ounces is just incredible for a 34 cm blade...atb...woods
Yes, and it handles easily at 17 ounces. I also noticed that 16 oz to 19 oz is a traditional average weight range for most SE Asian blades (bolo, parang, Golok, etc.).
great tips
One point the straight section in front of the handle is designed to featherstick and 7mm is equal to .28" not .25"
Always loved Bronn and GOT. Great video!
Thank you very much Mr Green.
Our Ancestor Gurkhas used this knife in WWII against Germany and Japan.
It will be a nice business if we start a khukri shop in America.
Morning mi friend, thank you for sharing buddy. They are a great knife. Maybe one day I'll get one. 😃👍🇬🇧
I think these kukris are the preferred big woods knife for you if you hike and go on short outdoor adventures.
Since you're in the UK (I believe), if you get a chance contact Simon Hengle in London. Maybe he will impart some wisdom and/or tips on the kukri.
God bless ✨️
@@sweetcostarica thank you for your feedback. God bless 👍🇬🇧
Beautiful blade.
Costa, Did the $134.00 include shipping?
Great review thank you
Great vid sweet, looking forward to purchasing my second kukhuri when I have some spare cash. Was there any issues with your kukhuri.
I wish that they'd show prices in both USD and British pounds. That would make me more likely to order from them.
Superb video Sweetcostarica
Thanks Simon.
EDIT: Side note, I like the other *newer designs* I recently saw on your website. Really great & historic designs. Your company keeps moving forward.
Thank you Sweet, I am very happy with the Tora range now, a shame you aren't on FB
***** Will try again to get on FaceBook. I might be able to send them a copy of my driver's license to prove my name is real.
Hopefully, this will work. I'll keep in touch.
It would be great if you can join
really enjoy your vids as well Simon...lots of interesting history and knowledge brought to light...atb...woods
Nepalese just keep respect home for using enemy only....hope u guys keep home respectful
This sentence gave me an anurism
sebenar nya saya suka tapi masih belum tahu bagaimana cara membeli nya....
Nice video!
Thanks Patrick!
Que maravilla de kukri
Hello, thanks for the good vids!!
Did you sharpen that blade before you did the cutting shown or was that out of the box?
TIA!
Ted Palmer Hi, It's factory edge , I think.
Came for the Khukuri, liked for the GOT Theme
So Sweetcostarica...forgive my OCD inquiry, but I assume one uses the thinnest grade mineral oil, not woodworking (poisonous) variety to treat the knife and sheathe, and that process is OK FOR HIMIMP TOO? Also...this doesn't loosen the traditional Nepalese epoxy in the handles, and is OK FOR HORN?? My HIMIMP 18 inch AK I bought from Uncle Bill by phone still going strong, but sheathe is loose, and I am really nervous about soaking in water. Thanks for your reply. I was a frequent flier on BF at the Cantina! Good old days....
I really like to get a kukuri
@sweetcostarica why is the sirupate your favorite design in your opinion?
I've ordered my a awhile ago ( 6 months ) and am still waiting although the company does send me updates ! , I don't now how to do videos otherwise id love to share with you mine when i get it ..
so did you get it?
Where have you been.
that is good to know.
Shirupate khukuri is my best it to chop neck easily i had in my home and one more i had bhojpuri khukuri this bhojpuri khukuri at my home we had cut meat and branches
Thanks for your comment *Pankaj Chhetri.* I sold the shirupate in the video above because I received a longer & slightly higher-end one from Tora Blades. I use the shirupate or a long Spanish machete for work around my home & of course for house defense.
God bless
Going crazy trying to find the exact link on tora's website for this particular knife. Any help? There are several Sirupate's and none called the military or WW. Don't use fakebook so if it's there, I am SOL.
Hey how the heck do you order one these Tora Blades I can’t order through the website?
Hi sweetcostarica, great review man, would you happen to remember which Sirupate you show in the video and the specs on it, I want one! Thanks!
That was Tora Blades WW Military Sirupate with is really designed to fight with (as it's name suggests).
I don't know it spec. I am old & that was 4 years ago.
I think a better sirupate is the Tora Blades KTM Sherpa Sirupate
It's a higher quality "Villager" kukri (copied from a kukri in Simon's own collection)
which has a 15 7/8 in. long hollow-forged blade, belly depth of 4.5cm and wooden peened stick tang handle.
It comes with an 12cm blade and traditional style chakmak. The rough weight guidance for the Sherpa Sirupate is 590-665g.
God bless
sweetcostarica Thank You sir
Hmm, just let it soak in the mineral oil or baby oil? Doesn't cause the wood to swell? Not just a good wipe with a soaked rag? Can that process also be used with boiled linseed?
Baby Oil is Mineral Oil with fragrance. They are the same thing.
Mineral Oil is one of the oldest and best ways to lubricate, protect, and preserve metal & wood. It is harmless to wood, leather, & glue unlike gun oils and chemical CLP on the market. Some gun oils discolor the metal on swords.
Pure Mineral Oil (including Baby Oil) *does not* cause the wood to swell?
Stay safe
Is it possible to order a Tora kukri with a full tang, un-
handled?
Maybe, I would not know that. You have to go to Tora Blades' site, *Contact Us* area, and ask Simon or Leanne Hengle. Hope that resolves you need.
Thanks for the video, Having issues placing any pre order or joining the facebook group, tough luck for me.
Sorry to hear that. Try using the "Contact Us" section directly from Tora's internet homepage:
torablades dot com
Yeah I did. No response after a couple of days. Guess I am stuck to ordering those that I can put in the basket. Do you have any recommendations which models are good for bushcrafting? Thanks for your time.
Yes, there will not be a response for at least another one or two weeks. Your timing is a bad because the Hengles are on Day 2 of the "love your spouse week". They are basically off-line for 7 days to support Love and Marriage.
Simon will reply to you after his time off in a week or two.
Ok thanks!
I can sell to u.
At 4:19 what is the name of the 5th kukri from left to right? Thanks
Good video. No doubt that it's a very nice blade, but a 4 month wait and there's rust on the sheath's metal? I'm sure I could accept one or the other, but not both. I guess if I ever order from them I will look at the sheath as a freebie since I'd be having a Kydex sheath made for it anyway.
Thanks for the compliment.
*Normal Wait Time*
If you order a $1,000 USD Albion sword it takes 6 to 8 months to get (if not in stock) These are also considered the best in their area so in stock items are rare.
*Patience is a virtue*
But yes, if you do not have patience, I would buy from Himalayan Imports or try eBay for used Tora's (good luck, that is rare too).
*Rust*
All kukris made in Nepal have rust issues when you get them. Some more than others. It is just a fact of life:
- Nepal is humid
- Nepal is a developing nation with basic items to work with
- Nepali time is slower than World time. Things move slow & rust forms easy as we wait
The kukri in my video had much less rust and *smelled better* than any khukuri from the other kukri makers I have bought from. So there it is, the pluses & minuses.
sweetcostarica Good points and interesting info. Thanks for setting me straight!
Hola desde Costa Rica! I've been thinking on ordering a kukri from tora blades, as you might know, here in Costa Rica we're more used to machetes, so I was wondering, what kukri would you recommend for buscraft/ jungle? Maybe 35 to 38 cm? I was thinking on a Tora KTM Goorkha Army Kukri… or a Tora KTM Goorkhali Angkhola,
Or maybe, since I will have to wait anyway, ordering a KTM Premier Angkhola?
Thank you veryuch for your help! I'm an ignorant in kukri.
Hola, the Nepali villagers often carry the sirupate kukuri equipped with the Chakmak and Karda tools to perform all the tasks which you mention.
Hope this helps.
Hi,
could you tell me which one is good for meat cutting and chicken cutting at home.
Thanks,
Tom
I don't think even Nepalis use their kukris at home in their kitchen. It is just too thick. In Nepal they use regular Western type kitchen knives. st2.depositphotos.com/3643517/5310/v/950/depositphotos_53106629-Kitchen-utensils.jpg
They do however butcher the animals & separate the pieces for the kitchen with a normal kukri.
But if a kukri *was all the Nepali had* AND he/she had a choice they would use a large Karda or a BSI type, smaller kukri.
*Please note:* I am not a Nepali and just know what I read about their lifestyle so as far as the kitchen please check with a true Nepali on home use of the kukri.
I was thinking of purchasing a Kukri from Tora blades, but I can't decide which. Which do you think is better the Havildar kukri, or the 1/2nd battalion kukri?
I am prejudiced in favor of 1/2nd battalion kukri? or the other battalion issue kukri that Tora sales.
I am just used to their power & balance. *Battalion issue is what the Gurkhas also preferred.*
Alright thank you
still waiting for the boomerang Kukri to come out
Wow
Give me the website please
A quick question how long is the blade of the ww battalion and the ww2 angkhola
It varies as they are handmade but:
- for the WW Battalion around 32 cm
- for the WW2 Angkhola about 34 cm
do you use both kukris as heavy duty machetes and do they get the job done and how do they hold up
The Tora Blades kukris are replica kukri of originals that were used everyday by Nepalis & the Nepali Military. I have used Tora's for light to medium duty applications (splitting wood, cutting down tall grass, curling wood, shaping, etc.) and all held up. As a test I even baton a couple of Tora kukris and no problems.
Traditional Kukris are not for heavy duty jobs and in Nepal kukri are not used to cut/chop any thing larger than a human's arm size.
hello. I know this is a bit off topic but seeing I can't direct message you I guess this will do. I have ordered a Tora kukri and expect to get it in October. but recently I had purchased a GK&CO nepal army 9" kukri for my vehicle. is GK&CO and EGKH kukri the same manufacturers? does GK&CO make a functional kukri? thank you and I subbed.
GK&CO and EGKH kukri *are not* the same manufacturers.
GK&CO is lower in quality to EGKH.
EGKH makes tourist heavy weights that ARE solid and a lot of times do have good heat treating.
GK&CO makes all kinds of tourist style blades with so - so heat treating. The GK&CO I have both had soft heat treat so they were easy to sharpen but went dull fast. I gave away all my GK&CO kukris to my brother.
BUT
the softer steel (usually) and low price make the GK&CO Nepal Army 9" kukri a perfect truck knife.
Personally, I would go with the Ontario 6420 OKC Kukri for $50 USD.
EDIT: So you expect to get a Tora Kukri it in October. Just like expecting a baby, when you get it, you will be proud at the beauty, handling, & functional flexibility of your Tora compared to the competition.
so you would recommend the Ontario over EGKH? I was able to cancel my order and am reconsidering my truck knife.
im looking specifically at the service No.1 from EGKH.$55 shipped.
Thanks for the reply.
Randy Chan ,,,,,,be nice if You did a little video of Your EGKH service no.1 for 55 bucks shipped,,,don't have to be in action,,,can just show and tell on the table,,,,Take Care
sweetcostarica ,,,,I thought they may have been also,,,or was getting their blades from the same source,,,glad to know that they are not and which one is better,,,,They use the same photos alot on Amazon and that is one of the reasons,,,many people are probably thinking they are affiliated companies,,,,Thank You for clearing up that miss understanding,,,,Peace Sweet and stay Frosty
coolplayz Nogame Glad I could help. Amazon does things like that. They use the wrong pictures, wrong data, & wrong prices sometimes.
Be careful with Amazon & eBay.
Also, I assume a BALLISTOL SOAK might be detrimental though it is predominately mineral oil?
www.ballistol.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MSDS_TECH_BIO.pdf
Hey! i got my hands on an incredible kukuri from world war 2, the blades in great shape, however the sheath is in relic condition, do you know of any places that could possibly restore or repair the sheath to its original glamor?
Any leather shop can do that. But the common way to restore any wood &/or leather sheath is to soak it for a day or two in mineral oil and then use Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP on it. You are go to go.
If any repair is needed though please take it to a leather shop.
God Bless.
sweetcostarica the primary issue ive run into is that some of the leather on one side of the sheath has split and exposed the wood inside, and i didnt know if there was a traditional way of bringing it back to life.
david brown I have seen some leather repairs done to traditional sheaths by owners. I do not think there is a traditional way to repair a kukri sheath though.
If this is a user kukri & sheath you should just take it to a leather shop, even a shoe shop for repair.
Stay frosty.
Good information about khukhari
I can't get one delivered to the UK now due to our stupid knife laws beautiful kukri though
NICK DUFFY That sounds strange I had one delivered three weeks ago and will have another one delivered this week.
why submerge the knife in oil? and what does it do to the blade ? I'm very curious
Mineral oil has been used for many, many, centuries to oil, lubricate, and protecter metal, wood, & leather. It is still one of the best natural oils for these things & much more.
You submerge your knife & sheath for a day or so in food grade mineral oil or baby oil to have the oil soak in every nook & granny of that item. Then you wipe the knife, sheath, whatever you had soaked and it should be protected from the elements & corrosion for a while.
Stay frosty.
now this is what i dont understand, is if you was to soak a blade in oil it would indeed lubricate and protect the blade. as a surface protection. if you wipe oil on the blade it would protect the blade.but being that a tempered blade.as been quenched when made and the fact that a blade isnt like a spondge it will not soak the oil. Iron on the other hand will to a certain degree. but the nickel content in carbon steel fills in the porous gaps.at a microscopic level therefore much the same as glass wont..(I used to make swords at my brothers old steel company.) So a full submerge and a soak is just wishfull thinking in my book. it wont protect the blade any better than a a oiled cloth will. Only with the cloth you dont waste as much oil .Ive also worked in a leather saddle factory and yet oil does protect leather. but can sometimes damage wood and destroyes glue and seeing that a kukri sheath is made of wood thats glued together and bound in leather that then is glued and stiched on. so may be possibly shortening the life span of your sheath by soaking it in oil.So surley it would be better to use a good polish or dubbin to protect the sheath. and just wipe the blade with an oiled cloth?
its seems to me its the same kind of myth as soaking a harmonica in whiskey before using them. all it actully does warp the wood (comb) and make the reeds sticky making it a lot harder to play
Hi again Chris. Here is the scoop on why we kukri users soak our kukris in mineral Oil.
1st Soaking is not for protecting the blade although it does by leaving a light film on the blade.
2nd Soaking the kukri is to get oil into the sheath (wood, leather) and hilt parts.
Mineral Oil is so mild, so light it will not harm wood or weaken glue. I have used this maintenance technique for years with out issue.
@sweetcostarica is it ok if i thin my kukri using a belt grinder to reduce the Himalayan imports bas spine thickness ? at the bolster it is 9mm the belly is 7mm and 3mm at the very tip
I have never heard of this i.e reducing the "spine" of any knife with anything once it has been made.
I would be better to sell the offending knife on eBay or somewhere and then buy a kukri with the right spine.
Have a great September.
+sweetcostarica ok no problem thanks
can you give me the buying link ?
Go to your search engine of choice and type: *_Tora Blades_*
God bless
How fast they usually respond to sent questions?
I don't think anyone can answer that. You just have to find out.
For myself they have answered in one (1) day and they have answered in two (2) days. Maybe they will answer you sooner if they are not busy BUT maybe they are busy and will answer in four days (4).
Tora Blades is a husband & wife company (no employees in the UK) so you have to be understanding.
Have a great day.
Do you still recommend that British service issue as a first kukri/wood use kukri?
Still a *hard question* as everyone is different & has different needs & wants.
The BSI is a good basic cheaper introduction to the kukri. So I would say, yes get a BSI as your 1st Kukri.
But if you feel you need or like a longer or just bigger kukri check out the other designs.
sweetcostarica Thanks for the reply dude! I love all your videos on Kukri's and info about them. One more question if I may :) : What do you like about the suripati style of kukri over the normal? They are longer for sure - but does that change how you use them? Does it make it more machete like, or do you just prefer the handling of the longer blade?
Many Gurkhas use & love the Sirupate for it's lightness, balance, quickness, and reach (usually longer than the wider types).
I like the Sirupate for the same reasons due to those qualities make for an excellent camping or hiking tool. Wide type for the car/truck and home defense.
Superb khukari
I am surprised that mineral oil is recommended for the wood and leather. Over a few years time mineral oil will rot the wood and in a much shorter time the leather will also rot.
Tore thru that paper nicely...
Hi, how does the sirupate compare to the british service ??
There are two general categories of Nepali/Indian kukris:
*wide kind & thin kind.* But there are many types of kukris: villager, military, parade, kothimora, sacrificial, Chhetri, Goorkha Kingdom kukris, Gookha Army Kukris (GAK), Mark Issue, etc.
The *suripate* is a name for a category of kukri i.e the thin ones.
The *BSI* (Service No. 1 & 2) is the current issue British Military Pattern Indian/Gurkha Issue Kukri. It is also considered in the wide category of kukris.
*Of note:* Today's BSI is probably the smallest kukri being used by the Gurkhas, Police, and military. This is due to the reliability of current automatic & semi-automatic weapons. So the kukri is used much less are a fighting/backup weapon and more of a camping tool.
EDIT: Merry Christmas!
how do u preorder one? i couldn't figure it out on their site...=\
See video above at 0:19 minute.
Why is the sirupate your favorite?
No problem. Suripates are:
- usually lighter (about 1 pound)
- usually longer (34 to 38 cm)
So for my camping & hiking activities Sirupates just work better.
Also, they look better (IMO).
Last question(s): How does it do as a chopper? I'm looking for one to clear saplings and decent sized branches (of the 2-3 inch diameter variety). I'm between that siru and the battalion model.
Bill Melater Due to their angled design which makes the kukri the Worlds best chopping knife both types of kukris are great light to medium duty choppers.
For your stated use (mainly chopping) the Battalion would work a little better.
EDIT: Note - if all you are doing is chopping 2 inch to 3 inch saplings/branches and this type of activity is done a lot *I strongly recommend a midsize axe or a 210mm or 240mm Silky Saw* as much better choices.
What steel do the Tora kukris use?
Recycled scrap.
What Khukuri is the far left at 4:20?
in the left box it is MK2,ww battalion a haldivar and a BSI
The Lannister had a tourist blade... lol
Nepalis people using for home this khukuri I know.
Would you recommend a horn handle or wood handle?
Wood best for extreme weather conditions like the long very cold Alaskan winters.
Horn is nice for anything but very cold weather.
Beside the above either works well, it is a matter of your personal taste.
sweetcostarica thanks
This is not kukri . This is khukuri
Why anyone would buy a Torah Khukuri is beyond me all profits go to Britain, I’d rather buy a from a Nepalese owned company and benefit their local economy, not some rich English snob
God Bless.
Order a mf axe for splitting!
"difficult to cut newspaper"
its not used for cutting paper mate
looks like crap,sorry for that.