The making of a Cashen kukri
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- čas přidán 16. 01. 2018
- Master bladesmith Kevin Cashen makes a forged kukri (khukuri) from start to finish.
Note A common comment is on the spelling of the knife, I hope I can clear this up with a post more people can see before commenting I do not feel that I am qualified to call myself a khukuri maker, so I prefer to title my blade with the Anglicized version out of respect to the craftsmen of Nepal.
From a retired Gurkha with 28 years’ service, well done sir, that is a beautiful piece of art. I would carry that to battle any time !
You honor me beyond words, thank you sir.
@@kevinr.cashen8544 where can I buy one. Thank you
More than you realize. L6 is one of the most expensive blade metals on the market. The most expensive metals are 5160, 6150 (those are two different metals), and L6. It's that rare.
@@kevinr.cashen8544 , Congratulations for your dedication and for your art. Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.
@@kevinr.cashen8544 set up a cutlery & knife unit in india, you will exceed all expectations.
as a nepali i feel proud to see this kind of dedication to craft something we nepalese hold very dear to. lots of respect and love from nepal ❤ and the nepalese people would be happy to carry your "khukuri" जय देश। पशुपतिनाथले रक्षा गरून्।।
What does Nepali do with this?
@@rjsingha9121 search gurkha videos
Rj Singha it is used like a sword in battlefield
@@rjsingha9121 ive heard this toool can be quite versatile. from using as a knife to cut things to a makeshift shovel or canoe paddle. a big hunk of metal is good for alot of things
Beautiful khukuri! Any Gurkha would be proud to carry it into battle!!😀🇳🇵
Thanks!
Hail! Nepal !!!
@@kesharkhadkapunwar2029 hello
A common comment is on the spelling of the knife, I hope I can clear this up with a post more people can see before commenting- I do not feel that I am qualified to call myself a khukuri maker, so I prefer to title my blade with the Anglicized version.
Sir given what you've just turned out you can call Doris for all I care it's gorgeous
What is the price of the knife
Well my friend you're not a Nepalese Khami, I get that. BUT if we consider the fact that this knife would pass any test given it in Nepal or if it was fielded by the Ghurkha, or used by the Sherpa people for everyday tasks...what do you think THEY would call you, even in an honorary sense of the word?? They are very open, honest people, poor as Jobs chickens, and hardworking as nails. Personally I would be surprised if they DIDNT accept you as a Khami. Outfreakingstanding sir! Well done.
@@sabuchand6478 TO BE A GURKHA IS THE PRICE... WHO DOES NOT FEAR THE DEATH
A Green Beret asked me to restore his kukri he had been given while in Afghanistan. My first time handling or even being aware of such a weapon. I was in awe of the look feel and capability of it. The blade looked almost identical to the one 8n this video. His handle had ivory and gold inlays. Great job. That weapon is unique while imitated often.
I have a kukri that my father brought back from WW2. He was a liberator pilot flying from India over Burma for the Australian airforce. The scabbard has deteriorated, but the knife is still in excellent shape, it is one of my most treasured possessions.
Probably the finest custom Kukri you could own.Just a masterclass in metalsmithing .Very nicely done.
Beautifully done! Love how you kept the design traditional but made it more bullet proof with the micarta handle. The double twisted fitting were a very nice touch as well. Thanks for sharing
I really wanted to use buffalo horn, but its destination climate was so drastically different than spring in Michigan that the micarta was the safest bet.
Kailash is making me one now with a micarta handle.
@@charlesharper7292 Kailash is also making me one, but I chose stacked leather for their Historical Service Issue blade which may well be the pattern Kevin used here. Then I also ordered one of their 9" Mini Khukuri with a choice piece of buffalo horn. This one here though, is breathtaking.
You Sir, are more then a smith, you are a Artist! Very well done.
Thank you. For the lesson. I have learned allot more than I thought I would. That tool looks too good to use.
Stunning! Your power hammer is insane. Never seen one with so much control. Please make more videos
I am planning on more videos as soon as possible, Right now all of my time is devoted to a DVD project regarding my blades. The power hammer has been with me since the beginning of my career, it is a 150lb Bradley strap hammer. The Bradley's were models of efficiency and virtually indestructible.
@@kevinr.cashen8544 ha ha i was thinking you will forget to make one thing but you didn't you are smart guys
Kevin, that is a beautifully done kukri!! It looks authentic!! Good job, sir!!
Stellar work. As a fan of both traditional khukri and modern, this is a great nod to both!!
Eine wunderschöne Arbeit. Ohne Schnickschnack, einfach pur und solide. BRAVO !!!
Hi Kevin. Just wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting you this past weekend at the badger knife club show. I greatly appreciated the insight into the craft that I had recieved from you. Here's to hoping you continue to receive booths away from the rusty jack knife peddlers.
WOW as fan of khukuris this came out beautifully! Loved to have seen a test on it👍
Love watching talented craftsmen do their thing.Beautiful Knives.
Gorgeous blade. A piece of art. Great video.
Beautiful blade, really like the fuller jig you have. Would love to see a quick video showing a little more detail on how you carve the fuller out and finish it
Wow!!the best looking khukri that I've come across 👍
Amazing skill, you make this process look very easy..... and what a splendid blade at the end
Fantastic!!!! Great work. You are a true professional!!!
Hermoso trabajo!!! Felicidades maestro...
WOW.perfection, a master at work.
WOW, Beautiful craftsmanship!
Excellent work.Made with dedication, sincerity n precision!!! Great workmanship.Thnks for sharing.
Amazing workmanship and a beautiful knife and sheath... yeah you are a kukri-maker, no mistake about that! The twisted steel fittings are exquisite- an entire blade of same would be past words!
Excellent work. We can see the effort, thinking and skill to make this Khukri.
Beautiful blade sir!!! Love it!!!
Its amazing! And it’s cover design is great! I loved it
Wow! That came out beautiful!
Thank you for the kind words.
that was an awesome video
thanks for sharing
the time and meticulous effort you put into the piece definitely shows in the end result
beautiful
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I am old to the bladesmithing thing but quite new to video making.
Among all the european blacksmith your khukri is the best it's original to the gurkha khukri 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
I real your comments so I called awesome work done by you what a beauty.
You are a master craftsman Sir. That was an amazing piece of art. I love to own one if possible.
A real pleasure to watch kevin.you are an amazing tradesman
Thank you for the kind words
How about I just call it really really cool and a masterpiece
The pair of Kukris my father was presented with in Singapore in 1959 by the then resident Gurkha Battalion had a pair of small skinning knives in the top of both the sheaths. They were and still are beautiful knives (still in the family). Every Year a large bullock had its head lopped off by a senior NCO in an annual ceremony, if the head came off in one blow it meant good luck for the battalion for the year. We still have photos of the whole parade and ceremony complete with falling head. My father on leaving the battalion was presented with an engraved gold cigarette case and gold lighter too.
Excelent job made from an artist. Simply beautiful. Thanks for the video
Craftsmanship === Respect
Respect from the land of gurkhas. 🇳🇵🙏
Wow your work is so clean, thanks
Lindo trabalho para quem tem recusos tecnologicos! Já vi,ao vivo,facas e similares, extremamente maravilhoos forjados a martelo e bigona...sem querer denegrie sua arte!
Mad respect!! Strength and Honour!!
Bravo! I consider this piece, the Ultimate handcrafted Khukuri, bar none. I own an early, Himalayan Imports Khukuri, a British Army Service model, from the 1990's when I exchanged many pleasantries with the late, great Bill Martino of H.I. on the Knifeforums & Bladeforums websites. Here's a Heineken toast to Bill( Heineken was Bill's fave), his wife Yangdu, and the artistry of Kevin Cashen.
I bought my first traditional Khukuri from UB over the phone before his death. Its a horn handle 18 inch Ang Khola...😆😍
Yes its heavier than a traditional combat model BUT Thats what I wanted. I cannot safely use an axe.
That dude was the man. He was SO kind hearted and loved his khamis dearly, did his dead level darndest to make their lives better. He is truly missed.
@@tikkidaddy Mark, I am back again, more than a year later, to re-watch this video, a virtual tour de force, of superlative blade craftsmanship by Kevin Cashen. I somehow missed your comment and response. Yes, Bill Martino of Himalayan Imports was a special man. I dearly miss his prose, comments, and kind & informative posts.
Still, I am breathless, at Kevin's detail, artistry, and workmanship. What a Blade!
I wish Kevin, Mark, and all my fellow blade aficionados, a blessed, happy, and wonderful Holiday season. Now what steel was Kevin forging?
Amazing blade Cashen! Love your work.
That is truly a beautiful blade.
Lots of love from Nepal
0:47 - Never seen anyone bend steel like that! Great technique! 👍
Beautiful kukri! Those fittings are icing on the cake.
Thank you
Congratutions!
Good luck and best of Wishes!
Hail! Nepal !!!
Absolutely beautiful kukri. I was astonished seeing the final result 🔥
I'm really in love with this knife!
WOW what a work of art!!!
well you would never no you were new to the video part
keep up the good work
I read the description before watching the video, and thought to myself, "master bladesmith" seems a tad narcissistic, but after watching the video I now understand that it's only accurate, amazing work
I understand, but I am glad I won you over. For what it is worth, I didn't give myself that title, it was given to me by the American Bladesmith Society upon passing their certification requirements, and being awarded the rating by my peers who judged my work. After going through the process I agree that it is narcistic for anybody declare themselves a "Master Bladesmith."
Beautiful!
Amazing work. Truly an Artist
Beautiful man! Wish I could own one.
Scientific precision! Never seen anyone do better. One point if I may? Front view! Khukuri has a different profile rather than flat. I would love to see you forge one with that too! #Respect.
I would be happy to have one of your knife. Truly amazing!
I want that. So beautiful done.
An artist at work with many years of hand on experiance.
The grip looks just like my British Model No. 1 which has a handle made from water buffalo horn. Love the scabbard, too. If I didn't have so many different kukris already, I'd order one now, LOL.
Would love to see you craft a Samurai Katana or a tanto. I'm sure the Japanese would be as delighted as the Nepalese with the Kukri.
Amazing 😉! I like it so much, beautiful khukuri..
Beautiful craftsmanship
Gurkha knife from nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
Yes Please! I am so proud be a Nepali.
Hail! Nepal !!!
@@kesharkhadkapunwar2029 kitne ki pdegi dajyu khukri
Outstanding khukri... keep it up Boss...
Love all the Blade.
Love from Nepal🇳🇵✌
Your best work and quality.....❤️
Beautiful work
Stunning! Thank you.
Thank you too!
Wao excellent expression
Have no word to say
wow.. really great you did bro...
beautifully crafted....great to see a Non-Nepali making a Khukuri with that accuracy
Thank you, your words are very kind and encouraging.
wow very nice yaar Nepali Gorkha khukuri🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
That’s some serious skills and a serious set up, are you polishing with leather?
I use steel, wood and leather on wood backing for hand polishing.
Amazing skills this is masterpiece weapon of God..👌👌👌💐💐💐🍫🍫🍫
Very nice. I started to make my own kuhkri this week.
The second I get home I'm going to try and make one myself, any tips for a pretty inexperienced blacksmith?
I am Nepali and i would say that’s perfect khukuri Not even Nepali makes that pretty looking khukuri
Thank you very much.
Мужик, у тебя золотые руки.
Amazing God bless you
That is freaking sweet
Just stunning .
Thank you for the kind words.
Jai maha kali Ayo gorkhalii
Ye kukhri insha'Allah ❤️❤️
Wishes from a defence aspirant 💯
God bless..
Pretty knife. I seen 'em make them in Nepal wearing flip-flops.
jim crow well we make it without wearing flip flops for a change !
Symbol of Gurkha..Wawooo Amazing
Mui bueno estamui bien travajado el material
now thats a beautiful khukuri
Well done.. i like it
استمرفى الابداع يا تركى وفقك الله
beautiful
Super nice idea i am from Nepal love to see your way to make khukuri. #bknarbahadur
I only have one comment, that being, you need to change the title of the video. It should say the forging of, instead of the making of. The people that cut a knife shape out of a piece of flat stock, then proceed to give it a final shape on a sander, and the only time it sees the inside of a forge is when they temper it, those are the knife makers!!! You my good man are first an artist and a forger, and your pride of craft is clearly evident in your works. Thank you for agreat video.
She is simply gorgeous and mesmerizing....
im quite interested in the fuller groove device, can you make a more detailed video on that?
FroM ThE ToP Of ThE WoRlD 8848 🇳🇵❤
Beautiful🙏