The result really has squat to do with whether it’s a kukri or a bowie, and everything to do with the angle of the edge grind. That bowie had a much wider edge so it performs more like a axe, and thus fewer chops. The kukri is much thinner and bites deeper, but therefore doesn’t chunk away the same as a thicker edge. Swap the edge profiles on the blades, and the results will change to the kukri being more effective than the bowie.
I'm a big Khukuri fan myself and have several. I ordered them from Tora blades. They are custom true military reproductions. Check them out online it usually takes about 4 to 6 months to get one. I have a Mk1 and MK2 right now. They are definitely good choppers. Thanks for the nice review. 👍
That MTech 537 Kukri cost me $15 in December 2023 so I bought one for me and one for a friend. It's made of high impact rust resistant steel and holds an edge. In comparison, the Bowie costs $300, doesn't perform well, yet weighs a pound more than the 537. You choose: rich guy or survivor? The Bowie is going to cost alot to maintain and is best at chopping large chunks of bank account.
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The result really has squat to do with whether it’s a kukri or a bowie, and everything to do with the angle of the edge grind. That bowie had a much wider edge so it performs more like a axe, and thus fewer chops. The kukri is much thinner and bites deeper, but therefore doesn’t chunk away the same as a thicker edge. Swap the edge profiles on the blades, and the results will change to the kukri being more effective than the bowie.
Kukri bites really deep can be used for variety of purpose it’s the greatest blade of all
I'm a big Khukuri fan myself and have several. I ordered them from Tora blades. They are custom true military reproductions. Check them out online it usually takes about 4 to 6 months to get one. I have a Mk1 and MK2 right now. They are definitely good choppers. Thanks for the nice review. 👍
I like how you cut the guard on the tempsky bowie. I had that exact same mod made on mine.
That Svord is a bashing brute though. 😎
What would you prefer for self defense: bowie or kukri?
This test might have been more evenly matched if you had also used an Ontario Marine Bowie. More similar steels, weights and grinds.
That MTech 537 Kukri cost me $15 in December 2023 so I bought one for me and one for a friend. It's made of high impact rust resistant steel and holds an edge. In comparison, the Bowie costs $300, doesn't perform well, yet weighs a pound more than the 537. You choose: rich guy or survivor? The Bowie is going to cost alot to maintain and is best at chopping large chunks of bank account.
Hey, no do-overs!
Where can I get my hands on that Bowie knife?
Obviously, you need to make some kind of machine that takes the exact same pressure on each stroke because you’re cheating