Great review! I like your work because your not pretentious your just the guy next door. I have used a Blackjack Knives Kukri since the 80's mine has a 10" blade and takes a razor sharp edge. I can bushwhack with it or filet a northern, a very useful tool once you learn how to use it. The Ghurkas use it as a formidable weapon as well.
Another one of them moments where stabbing the knife into a stump and pull the wood across the blade to feather stick moments ;) Thanks Brian. I think ill add one of these to my 26.
Hi Bryan, I watched the video and fell in love with the knife, sheath, and the shoulder strap. Got my knife today and total loved the fill of it, it is lighter than other Kukri knives but before I took the knife out of the cellophane bag I noticed a broken plastic piece, it was the buckle that is used to adjust the shoulder strap. At least I can wear the sheath on a belt until I can contact Taylor Brand LLC and see if they will exchange it or send me a replacement. Except for the plastic buckles, rings, and snaps, the sheath is built really tough. Thanks for the video, you do a nice job on everyone of them.
+Pennsylvania Mike They will take good care of you, I have no doubt. Just be sure to use the right contact info. There is a site using a very similar name to sell knives. Here's the real contact info: taylorbrandsllc.com/pages/contact-us
+Survival On Purpose Hi Bryan, I called the phone number on the box this morning and talked to Tammy, she asked me if I could send a picture of the broken part and I did, she got back to me later and told me that she would be sending a new strap tomorrow morning. Great customer servicer! Great company to deal with, and I like the Kukri knife which came out of the box very sharp. I loved the sheath, very well made and for the price of both the knife and the sheath with shoulder harness is bargain, company customer service is much better than a lot of other companies I have dealt with in the past, and thanks again for your information.
+Pennsylvania Mike Hi Bryan, just to let you know that I received the strap for the sheath on the mail, superb customer service! Good product for the money.
"Schrade Ghurka Kukri" That was easy for you to say! :) Nicely Balanced, the knifes not bad either, I would have fallen off the log! But of course I Am the WALRUS, GHU GHU KA KUKRI. Nice brush back throw on that blooper! Absolutely loved that little music when you went to wack'un that Hickory branch, kinda started Shimi'un around in place while watching. Really it was a very good video. the Sheath did look like it would be kinda hard to get it back in easily! had to laugh when heard about the "as fault" finish! Great job as always! atb Mark in Texas!
I really like this small machete/big knife size. With the thinner blades so the weight stays reasonable. This Schrade looks like a good package and I like the fact it's stainless.
I have the same pinkie pain problem with small kukri machete. Because of the contouring of the TPE handle, the tang is easily felt through the rubber at the tail end of the handle when doing heavy chopping. After a bit, the shock just makes your hand sore.
I trust your taste in knives, Bryan. Though the Kukri style knife is an acquired taste, if you rate this Schrade a good knife, I'll take your word for it. There was a time when I would have simply dismissed this kind of knife with no further thought. But my love of knives is growing day by day and I look to all kinds and types of blade to help quench my appetite for owning these things. One Kukri style knife that has made itself known to me is the new KA-BAR Becker/Reinhardt Kukri. It's a beautiful looking knife that I want as part of my collection. I haven't yet seen a review of it. Great video review as always.
I've got one of these here to review as well. I found the same thing with pinkie pain during chopping. I found if you use a loose grip, gripping primarily with your index and middle finger and just sort of let your ring and pinkie kind of float that the issue goes away.
Say Heah Brian, I have (2) Khukuris and (1) Kukuri, and my Smaller Khukuri has White Handles, It's full tang made out of a Deferentially Tempered 5160. and I luv it. Infact originally I had my Battle Horse Attitude made with White Handle and I had it modified and to match with my White Handle Khukuri. Nice combo, But I also had a Modified Mad Hatter Machete made to match my Modified Attitude, I also had a Dual Grind put on it and hoping to extend usage time as a large knife too.
Mornin, Bryan; That my Friend Is 1 Bad Mamma-Jamma Blade 4 sure. Performed Flawlessly & The Real Kicker ? She Sure Is Balanced ! Ha Ha. Thanks 4 sharing. Hoping This Finds U & Yourn Well Happy & Safe !....Happy Trails From This Side Brother.....ATB Terry................................God Bless
For over 10 years I've used the Cold Steel Ghurka Kukri, that was made by Camillus out of carbon-V steel... & it served me well. It had been my primary (gardening/hunting/camp/bush/everything else knife). Just over a year ago I upgraded to a Himalayan Imports *M-43* khukuri... & I do mean upgrade, big time. It's a little heavier, but it holds an edge considerably better than the CS version. Convex grinds on a properly heat treated spring steel is so incredibly tough. I used to only buy factory knives before, b/c I was of the school of fallacy, that factory made was stronger than handmade. Now the HI m-43 is my primary (gardening/hunting/camp/bush/everything else knife).
Bryan, I agree with you on the Khukuri blade length. I have three blades. 9, 11 and 12 inch blade lengths. The 9 inch blade with a weight of 1200gms, 5160 spring steel. Makes an ideal combination for me. All the Khukuri blades are from Nepal. Cheers, Mate.
Can you elaborate on why they coat a stainless steel blade? I had thought it was a cost saving measure in that they left the steel underneath in a rough state, yet on the schrade blades ( and condors too) that I have stripped the steel underneath was beautiful. For example the Leroy Bowie had a nice satin almost mirrored look to it.
can not get the info anywhere but you might know how thick is this new Schrade kukri the measurements on there website don't make sence then the smaller knives are listed heavier than the longer models that are the same blade thickness that's on the older kukri model but I'm curious on the thickness of this one. thanks
hey anyone know how sharp this thing comes out the box? will it need to be sharpened right away? or does it come with a pretty sharp edge? I am thinking of getting it for my dad for his b-day because he's never owned his own outdoorsy blade that can also process some wood he has always eyed my outdoor big blades but never pulled the trigger on getting his own I like this one cause it's not 2 heavy and he can strap it to his belt and leg so he can do his outdoor stuff and have this knife with him when he's out there anything anyone wants to tell me about it let me know
Great video! I like the Fiskars brush cutter, seems to work better for me here in "vine-y" North GA. I've found machetes and kukris to be a little unwieldy and heavy.
I need something for chopping but don't really want to carry a hatchet or an axe. would you say this or another khukuri or larger knife would be good to pair with the Gerber strongarm? trying to get started out in the bushcraft and survival stuff and just trying to get some info before I start buying.
Esee Junglas, BK9, Jessica-X, Ontario Kukri, Cold Steel Ghurka Kukri and some others will all work. I use the Esee Junglas paired with an Esee Izula or my other go to is the BK9 paired with the BK14. For Kukri style I like the Cold Steel Ghurka Kukri, it comes literally hair shaving sharp O-1 steel and a really nice sheath.
I just never got into they styles of blades. The way you were making those fuzz sticks by drawing the blade back as you go, I do the same when using the recurve edge on the Schf9. With that belly it carves real good. I think the nylon sheaths you get from Schrade are better than most other nylon sheaths from other companies. I would say their sheaths are compared to Tops nylon sheaths. I really dont like the ones that have no insert at all...
I like the Schrade SCHKM1 Kukri Machete, it comes in 2 different sizes, large and small. It also comes with a free diamond sharpening stone and ferro rod. The smaller version does finer tasks quite well. I think the SCHKM1 offers more options over this new Gurkha Kukri.
Also, that thing is on the end of the handle so you don't lose grip when flicking your wrist. If you sling your wrist right before it hits, it will hit with much greater force due to the curved blade. maybe why you had such a hard time chopping.
Brian I think you would have better luck with feather sticks if you held the kukri in left hand and pulled the stick toward you with right hand. that way your not having to wield that big thing lol
I think the blade would have chopped far better if a "chopping block" had been used. The wood was bouncing/recoiling from the blade which greatly dissipated the striking force. I have used a kukri-styled bush knife/machete for quite a while now, and I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one of these.
By "chopping block" I meant something like a dead log, branch or limb that's stable enough to support what one is chopping. In your video I can see any number of potential chopping blocks around you....
+Nighteyes I know. But that is not always the case, especially when chopping limbs off a dead tree or something similar. I figure it it does good "free hand" it will be good everywhere.
Definitely a good knife. But for a 3cr13 blade made in china with essentially just a straight grind, the price point of 75CAD is a little bit much. Especially when you consider you can get a genuine hand-forged in Nepal 5160 kukri with a natural material handle/sheath for the same price. Allbeit with a blade a few inches shorter but still light-years ahead.
I like it. However I do agree with you, it could be shorter as I have owned for a couple of decades, a true Ghurka Kukri from Nepal and it is indeed shorter (and thicker at the spine) By the way, I know for a fact now that the rough coating will clean up nicely if one uses gun oil and a scrubber sponge. Try it...you'll like it. >;)
you never go wrong with kukari. I saw lot of different usages of kukari in Nepal earth quack . Indian army cut doors to resque people with this Ghurka kukari . I have three & one is 150 years old
Good brush cutting knife:) that's a style of knife I have never owned or seen here in Alaska. A regular machete is more popular here for some reason. I guess the grizzly bears don't like getting whacked by them huh:) just piss's them off:):) LOL
My only problem with this blade is that is made with 3Cr13. For that reason I would question it's durability, edge retention, and toughness. With a MSRP of $ 38.00 and a street price of around $ 30.00 I question it's value vs cost. Thanks but no thanks.
+Real Sharp Knives I think the 3Cr13 steel is a decent choice for a chopper. I have had good results from other knives, machetes and axes with this steel. And I don't know if you are going to get this big a hunk of a higher end steel for $30.
Why does everyone seem to overlook the fact that this is a combat blade? While the kukri design is versatile, there are thousands of better tools for bushcraft tasks.
The softer steel actually makes sense to me in a knife designed to take a beating. And I think the coating is really necessary to protect the knife during shipment across the Pacific. Stainless will rust, just not as badly, especially in the salt air.
+Dolmdemon It sure seems like that lately, doesn't it? It's amazing how things have evolved from that first video sitting in a rock with the hermit beard.
This knife should neither be compared nor given any of the name semblance to a real ol' world regiment or hill farmer versions both old-school or new manufacture in the traditional ways. This knife is plainly and simply a poor rendition that pay little historical reference and design concerning why these blades indeed are excellent (plus been around a long, long time) Not knocking it but reality check --- This is a budget hacker nothing more. I indeed like the direction to bush blades by Schrade, and they are indeed getting some things right at the amazing price-points... however this is a poor example of a tool and a misunderstood blunder upon the long established, proven, and time-honored blueprint. Amusing as it might be that a real one from Nepal (not the tourist display versions) will run a little more and around double if you include shipping... yet what you will receive is awesome. I see you are a reasonably skilled person and honest... so as I watched you struggle in this video, I could not help but imaging the frustration and failures you might have in the dead cold of below zero winter.
+Survival On Purpose I really like the full tang version of the 'Service' Product Code: EKH-GACI-29 is current issue model...but also like the Hill-Farmer (see as unrefined/unpolished in the rough). EX-Gurkha Khukuri House. Sheath is pinewood lined so for carry and deploy it is imperative to draw the blade in the manner I described (otherwise it will bite thru sheath and your hand with the energy from geometry and sharpness of blade.
Word to the wise: The sheath is also WAY WRONG!!! This is not how to carry or draw a Kukri Knife regardless of the sling adaption. Food for thought!!! If you are right-handed... carry on belt left side blade forward for ergonomics, and function. To remove from sheath place left hand on spine-side "only"... palm spine side of sheath with trigger finger or two extending downward and pull out. Never grip hard or engage a hand on the sharpened side!!! Draw with right hand --- palm with left hand is the safe, proper traditional technique. This will save a hand or arm from getting cut!!!
Critics, geez..... I don't like to do it that way, I have tried it many times. I will say, I have NEVER failed to get a fire going because I am doing it "wrong".
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Great review! I like your work because your not pretentious your just the guy next door. I have used a Blackjack Knives Kukri since the 80's mine has a 10" blade and takes a razor sharp edge. I can bushwhack with it or filet a northern, a very useful tool once you learn how to use it. The Ghurkas use it as a formidable weapon as well.
+George Wamser I am liking the kukri style more and more lately.
Another one of them moments where stabbing the knife into a stump and pull the wood across the blade to feather stick moments ;) Thanks Brian. I think ill add one of these to my 26.
+Jeff Russell It is pretty cool, in a sort of weird, big blade kind of way ;-)
Hi Bryan, I watched the video and fell in love with the knife, sheath, and the shoulder strap. Got my knife today and total loved the fill of it, it is lighter than other Kukri knives but before I took the knife out of the cellophane bag I noticed a broken plastic piece, it was the buckle that is used to adjust the shoulder strap. At least I can wear the sheath on a belt until I can contact Taylor Brand LLC and see if they will exchange it or send me a replacement. Except for the plastic buckles, rings, and snaps, the sheath is built really tough. Thanks for the video, you do a nice job on everyone of them.
+Pennsylvania Mike They will take good care of you, I have no doubt. Just be sure to use the right contact info. There is a site using a very similar name to sell knives. Here's the real contact info: taylorbrandsllc.com/pages/contact-us
+Survival On Purpose Hi Bryan, I called the phone number on the box this morning and talked to Tammy, she asked me if I could send a picture of the broken part and I did, she got back to me later and told me that she would be sending a new strap tomorrow morning. Great customer servicer! Great company to deal with, and I like the Kukri knife which came out of the box very sharp. I loved the sheath, very well made and for the price of both the knife and the sheath with shoulder harness is bargain, company customer service is much better than a lot of other companies I have dealt with in the past, and thanks again for your information.
+Pennsylvania Mike Hi Bryan, just to let you know that I received the strap for the sheath on the mail, superb customer service! Good product for the money.
"Schrade Ghurka Kukri" That was easy for you to say! :) Nicely Balanced, the knifes not bad either, I would have fallen off the log! But of course I Am the WALRUS, GHU GHU KA KUKRI. Nice brush back throw on that blooper! Absolutely loved that little music when you went to wack'un that Hickory branch, kinda started Shimi'un around in place while watching. Really it was a very good video. the Sheath did look like it would be kinda hard to get it back in easily! had to laugh when heard about the "as fault" finish! Great job as always!
atb Mark in Texas!
Thanks Mark. I appreciate it.
I really like this small machete/big knife size. With the thinner blades so the weight stays reasonable. This Schrade looks like a good package and I like the fact it's stainless.
This one is decent.
I have the same pinkie pain problem with small kukri machete. Because of the contouring of the TPE handle, the tang is easily felt through the rubber at the tail end of the handle when doing heavy chopping. After a bit, the shock just makes your hand sore.
Or maybe we are just sissies.
I trust your taste in knives, Bryan. Though the Kukri style knife is an acquired taste, if you rate this Schrade a good knife, I'll take your word for it. There was a time when I would have simply dismissed this kind of knife with no further thought. But my love of knives is growing day by day and I look to all kinds and types of blade to help quench my appetite for owning these things. One Kukri style knife that has made itself known to me is the new KA-BAR Becker/Reinhardt Kukri. It's a beautiful looking knife that I want as part of my collection. I haven't yet seen a review of it. Great video review as always.
Yeah, I was never really interested in these either but, honestly, watching Alone made me curious.
+Survival On Purpose yes that was a nice one he had for sure
I've got one of these here to review as well. I found the same thing with pinkie pain during chopping. I found if you use a loose grip, gripping primarily with your index and middle finger and just sort of let your ring and pinkie kind of float that the issue goes away.
Good to know Mike. Thanks.
Say Heah Brian, I have (2) Khukuris and (1) Kukuri, and my Smaller Khukuri has White Handles, It's full tang made out of a Deferentially Tempered 5160. and I luv it. Infact originally I had my Battle Horse Attitude made with White Handle and I had it modified and to match with my White Handle Khukuri. Nice combo, But I also had a Modified Mad Hatter Machete made to match my Modified Attitude, I also had a Dual Grind put on it and hoping to extend usage time as a large knife too.
As always...cool.
Mornin, Bryan; That my Friend Is 1 Bad Mamma-Jamma Blade 4 sure. Performed Flawlessly & The Real Kicker ? She Sure Is Balanced ! Ha Ha. Thanks 4 sharing. Hoping This Finds U & Yourn Well Happy & Safe !....Happy Trails From This Side Brother.....ATB Terry................................God Bless
+T.W. Milburn (skillet210) Thanks Terry. It is good to hear from you. Stay warm my friend.
For over 10 years I've used the Cold Steel Ghurka Kukri, that was made by Camillus out of carbon-V steel... & it served me well. It had been my primary (gardening/hunting/camp/bush/everything else knife).
Just over a year ago I upgraded to a Himalayan Imports *M-43* khukuri... & I do mean upgrade, big time. It's a little heavier, but it holds an edge considerably better than the CS version. Convex grinds on a properly heat treated spring steel is so incredibly tough.
I used to only buy factory knives before, b/c I was of the school of fallacy, that factory made was stronger than handmade.
Now the HI m-43 is my primary (gardening/hunting/camp/bush/everything else knife).
+OOTurok I am starting ot like the kukri designs
Bryan, I agree with you on the Khukuri blade length. I have three blades. 9, 11 and 12 inch blade lengths. The 9 inch blade with a weight of 1200gms, 5160 spring steel. Makes an ideal combination for me. All the Khukuri blades are from Nepal. Cheers, Mate.
Very cool.
Can you elaborate on why they coat a stainless steel blade? I had thought it was a cost saving measure in that they left the steel underneath in a rough state, yet on the schrade blades ( and condors too) that I have stripped the steel underneath was beautiful. For example the Leroy Bowie had a nice satin almost mirrored look to it.
I really think it is just to protect it during shipping. Stainless will still rust. Especially in the salt air onboard a ship from China
Mambo + Kukri - It gets no better than that :) Thanks for the review Bryan.
Thanks Charles.
They traditionally came with a sharpening blade and a small utility blade. They also had a band around the handle...
+Dwight E Howell I think the only thing traditional about this is the name. And maybe the general styling. I'm just glad they named it at all.
can not get the info anywhere but you might know how thick is this new Schrade kukri the measurements on there website don't make sence then the smaller knives are listed heavier than the longer models that are the same blade thickness that's on the older kukri model but I'm curious on the thickness of this one. thanks
+Preston Mcentire I don't have the ability to measure it. I'd say it is thick enough to have almost no flex.
hey anyone know how sharp this thing comes out the box? will it need to be sharpened right away? or does it come with a pretty sharp edge? I am thinking of getting it for my dad for his b-day because he's never owned his own outdoorsy blade that can also process some wood he has always eyed my outdoor big blades but never pulled the trigger on getting his own I like this one cause it's not 2 heavy and he can strap it to his belt and leg so he can do his outdoor stuff and have this knife with him when he's out there anything anyone wants to tell me about it let me know
+coolsly64 The edge on mine was decent
Great video! I like the Fiskars brush cutter, seems to work better for me here in "vine-y" North GA. I've found machetes and kukris to be a little unwieldy and heavy.
+Mealyman 94 Yep, those Georgia vines can be tough.
I need something for chopping but don't really want to carry a hatchet or an axe. would you say this or another khukuri or larger knife would be good to pair with the Gerber strongarm? trying to get started out in the bushcraft and survival stuff and just trying to get some info before I start buying.
Esee Junglas, BK9, Jessica-X, Ontario Kukri, Cold Steel Ghurka Kukri and some others will all work. I use the Esee Junglas paired with an Esee Izula or my other go to is the BK9 paired with the BK14.
For Kukri style I like the Cold Steel Ghurka Kukri, it comes literally hair shaving sharp O-1 steel and a really nice sheath.
I got the kabar rheinhart kukri which chops pretty good.
Cool.
I just never got into they styles of blades. The way you were making those fuzz sticks by drawing the blade back as you go, I do the same when using the recurve edge on the Schf9. With that belly it carves real good. I think the nylon sheaths you get from Schrade are better than most other nylon sheaths from other companies. I would say their sheaths are compared to Tops nylon sheaths. I really dont like the ones that have no insert at all...
I agree about the sheaths.
Let's bring the blade length down to seven inches Schrade... Think Mini Kukri.
Thanks for the look Bry!!
I agree.
Hey Bryan, does this come with the sharpener and firesteel like their other offerings of this sort?
I don't think so.
I like the Schrade SCHKM1 Kukri Machete, it comes in 2 different sizes, large and small. It also comes with a free diamond sharpening stone and ferro rod. The smaller version does finer tasks quite well. I think the SCHKM1 offers more options over this new Gurkha Kukri.
+Scott Winslow I have to say I did not really like the smaller version very much
Also, that thing is on the end of the handle so you don't lose grip when flicking your wrist. If you sling your wrist right before it hits, it will hit with much greater force due to the curved blade. maybe why you had such a hard time chopping.
I know why it is there. It just doesn't fit my particular style of chopping as well as I would prefer. It does a great job.
Brian I think you would have better luck with feather sticks if you held the kukri in left hand and pulled the stick toward you with right hand. that way your not having to wield that big thing lol
+Bradley Birmingham Maybe I'll try that sometime.
nice review Bryan.
+Joshuah “Wildman” Moran Thanks.
Very cool knife! I can't find a blade thickness listed on their website, do you know what it is?
+Bob Wampler Not really. It is about 3/16" or so.
It's Gurkha not Gookrah, LOL ! I love your channel, keep up the good wookrah, I mean work :-)
I know. I noticed that when I edited the video but it was too late.
It was funny, I liked it :-)
Interesting Item...Thanks for the review brother. As always your efforts are appreciated.
Thanks Tony.
New sheath looks much improved from what I have
It is a good improvement.
Used mine today on hike and still cannot find a good way to carry. Wonder if the new sheath is sold separately? They should. Love it otherwise.
I think the blade would have chopped far better if a "chopping block" had been used. The wood was bouncing/recoiling from the blade which greatly dissipated the striking force.
I have used a kukri-styled bush knife/machete for quite a while now, and I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one of these.
I know but that is how things are in the "real world"
By "chopping block" I meant something like a dead log, branch or limb that's stable enough to support what one is chopping. In your video I can see any number of potential chopping blocks around you....
+Nighteyes I know. But that is not always the case, especially when chopping limbs off a dead tree or something similar. I figure it it does good "free hand" it will be good everywhere.
What ferro rod were you using?
Just a cheap no name ferro rod.
Survival On Purpose Cool. It seemed to work very well.
Thank you
You're welcome
How does it compare to similar offerings from Kabar and Cold Steel?
I have not used either one of those.
Is this better than the cold steel kukri?
Better is so subjective. And I have no experience with the Cold Steel one
Definitely a good knife. But for a 3cr13 blade made in china with essentially just a straight grind, the price point of 75CAD is a little bit much. Especially when you consider you can get a genuine hand-forged in Nepal 5160 kukri with a natural material handle/sheath for the same price. Allbeit with a blade a few inches shorter but still light-years ahead.
I thought Kukhris are supposed to have a forward bias to aid in chopping?
I think it does.
7:30 well... that made my day
Fun
Jethro or kuca , which is better
Jethro
Nice blade, i have often thought of getting that type of blade. Its a little gimmicky for me.
I think it may be an aquired taste. I know the guy who won the Alone show used a Kukri and did pretty well with it.
I like it. However I do agree with you, it could be shorter as I have owned for a couple of decades, a true Ghurka Kukri from Nepal and it is indeed shorter (and thicker at the spine) By the way, I know for a fact now that the rough coating will clean up nicely if one uses gun oil and a scrubber sponge. Try it...you'll like it. >;)
I will try that.
+Survival On Purpose I also like how they have upgraded the sheath. Seems that once again Schrade listened to people like you and others. ;-)
you never go wrong with kukari. I saw lot of different usages of kukari in Nepal earth quack . Indian army cut doors to resque people with this Ghurka kukari . I have three & one is 150 years old
Wow. Very cool
u stole from nepal?
I recently watch a fighting display by the the gurkha rifles they use this style of knife to devistating effect.
Yes they do
Love the channel Brian keep doing what you do.
How thick?
I don't know
They like copied off off the cold steel Gurkha Kukri. Great design and great video!
+Austin Lozinski Not a lot of really new ideas in the knife world from any companies. They all are basically descended from a stone blade.
Good brush cutting knife:) that's a style of knife I have never owned or seen here in Alaska. A regular machete is more popular here for some reason. I guess the grizzly bears don't like getting whacked by them huh:) just piss's them off:):) LOL
Apparently there are lots of Grizzlies in Alaska.
Chuck Norris can feather petrified wood and that handle wouldn't hurt his pinky.
True
nice very nice.
+power play 4 real I think I like it.
My only problem with this blade is that is made with 3Cr13. For that reason I would question it's durability, edge retention, and toughness. With a MSRP of $ 38.00 and a street price of around $ 30.00 I question it's value vs cost. Thanks but no thanks.
+Real Sharp Knives I think the 3Cr13 steel is a decent choice for a chopper. I have had good results from other knives, machetes and axes with this steel. And I don't know if you are going to get this big a hunk of a higher end steel for $30.
Thanks for the update. I will consider trying one.
Why does everyone seem to overlook the fact that this is a combat blade? While the kukri design is versatile, there are thousands of better tools for bushcraft tasks.
Agreed. But it is a knife and I am not a knife combat guy so I show what I know.
+Survival On Purpose I gotta respect that.
stainless crap 3cr on a heavy chopper...how did they think that makes sense..and to top it off they put coating on a "stainless"blade...what?!
The softer steel actually makes sense to me in a knife designed to take a beating. And I think the coating is really necessary to protect the knife during shipment across the Pacific. Stainless will rust, just not as badly, especially in the salt air.
You should change your channel name to Product Reviews On Purpose
+Dolmdemon It sure seems like that lately, doesn't it? It's amazing how things have evolved from that first video sitting in a rock with the hermit beard.
This knife should neither be compared nor given any of the name semblance to a real ol' world regiment or hill farmer versions both old-school or new manufacture in the traditional ways. This knife is plainly and simply a poor rendition that pay little historical reference and design concerning why these blades indeed are excellent (plus been around a long, long time) Not knocking it but reality check --- This is a budget hacker nothing more. I indeed like the direction to bush blades by Schrade, and they are indeed getting some things right at the amazing price-points... however this is a poor example of a tool and a misunderstood blunder upon the long established, proven, and time-honored blueprint. Amusing as it might be that a real one from Nepal (not the tourist display versions) will run a little more and around double if you include shipping... yet what you will receive is awesome. I see you are a reasonably skilled person and honest... so as I watched you struggle in this video, I could not help but imaging the frustration and failures you might have in the dead cold of below zero winter.
+Alaska Raft Connection - Alaska-BushRafter So I can get a real one for about $100 or less? Where? I'd like to check that out.
+Survival On Purpose I really like the full tang version of the 'Service' Product Code: EKH-GACI-29 is current issue model...but also like the Hill-Farmer (see as unrefined/unpolished in the rough). EX-Gurkha Khukuri House. Sheath is pinewood lined so for carry and deploy it is imperative to draw the blade in the manner I described (otherwise it will bite thru sheath and your hand with the energy from geometry and sharpness of blade.
This ain't even close to being a ghurkan kuhkari, still not to bad of a knife, but... Oh yeah there's no bloodgroove, that's a must on a kuhkari
I am pretty sure it is balanced
Pretty well.
That is a lot of blade
+dalton vickers Yes it is.
Word to the wise: The sheath is also WAY WRONG!!! This is not how to carry or draw a Kukri Knife regardless of the sling adaption. Food for thought!!! If you are right-handed... carry on belt left side blade forward for ergonomics, and function. To remove from sheath place left hand on spine-side "only"... palm spine side of sheath with trigger finger or two extending downward and pull out. Never grip hard or engage a hand on the sharpened side!!! Draw with right hand --- palm with left hand is the safe, proper traditional technique. This will save a hand or arm from getting cut!!!
+Alaska Raft Connection - Alaska-BushRafter I actually think the sheath is OK, as long as you use it the way you suggest
Im kuku for kukri!
im guessing by the name that its actually a combat knife as used by the old ghurka armies not a bush craft knife lol
+mrRobbins999 If the old ghurka armies had TPE and stainless.
Survival On Purpose personally i went for a real nepal import kukri over this one
Watching this at school. Getting odd looks from everyone.
+Schroeder_2000 I bet.
yeah schools are way to PC today.
so I guess your lab equipment is still out for repairs? lol
+Jarrid O'Bryan More like replacement.
"Normally I just two finger it...." sorry Bryan, it was a compulsion!
+TurtleWolf Pack Well, it was hurting my wittle pinky.
Survival On Purpose :)
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too thin for a kukri and rubbish steel. nothing wrong with 8cr13mov and above but would not buy that schrade. many other models though.
I think it is a decent steel choice for a chopper.
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Just buy a real gurka kukri that isnt schrade garbage
Thanks for watching.
RaidenLP haven't had a bad experience with Schrade , neither has any of my survivalist friends
Amateurs, geez... for starters, hold the blade, pull the rod... this was painful to watch
Critics, geez..... I don't like to do it that way, I have tried it many times. I will say, I have NEVER failed to get a fire going because I am doing it "wrong".
Thank you
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