Awesome Kukri. I have that exact Kukri and dropping a video on it today. It chops, split, and carves well. And no problem using it as a stricker with the Ferro Rod. Stay Safe
I have one that I purchased after watching Alan Kay on Alone. I have had the pleasure of speaking with him online a few times. He did use the standard HD on the show like you have. He just had a friend make a kydex sheath for him. Sure is a beast of a blade.
I got several and one from Nepal. I loved it's rawness but I did have to do some work on the handle. Had to sand the edges to remove sharp points stabbing my hands. Otherwise it'll be a great addition.
If you want diff handle scales i have found that if one takes a couple rolls of that self adhesive bandage (comes in all kinds of colors) cut it in equal strips, coat each one in Gorilla glue, stick em together & sandwich them between 2 metal plates, thick glass plates or anything you can easily free the glue from & boom you got some slabs of micarta like material. Of course one could just order some micarta scales but that isnt as fun & your limited in size, colors etc that other companies supply.
You got to get a war time British marked 1 for the collection . each version has such a different feel in the hand . still love my CS Special Projects Kukri and have 100% trust in it for combat / self defence
Actually, this is the model Alan Kay used. After he won, Condor worked with him and together they designed the K-TACT together with him. The Condor Heavy Duty and the K-TACT Alan designed with them are both excellent tools.
I have a friend that has that particular knife. Actually seeing and holding it, it's feel and look is "very" impressive! Honestly, the first time I saw it started me thinking about it. Now seeing it again, is making me think about it again. I have Kukri house knives and Condor knives and in my humble opinion, your knife right there, looks to be a great mix of both worlds!!! Decisions, decisions lol...
I got one of these condor heavy duty blades last year for self defense- with that thick spine and all the weight forward on the blade- you know immediately what even a short downward chop would do.
I have 2 of these Condor Heavy Duty Kukri. I saw Alice in Resident Evil with a double brace of these Kukri's and said if Zombie Apocalypse happens, my Kukris won't be chopping wood. I will be chopping Pinocchio's wooden head. You have the same taste that I do, dude. By the way, Condor has micarta versions of these Kukri's. But much more dinero. I love Kukri's and have Cold Steel plus ➕️ version as well.
I like this kukri . Checkered scales would pair up well with checkered grips of a 1911 45 ACP . Been long time since I followed what is being marketed , so I enjoy your reviews . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I have ordered a total of 6 different kukri from Nepal in my life, and all from very well known companies. They all were absolutely horrible. Especially from Khukuri House or known as KHHI. That condor you have is better than anything you can buy from Nepal. That's a fact.
@411Outdoors I wasn't being negative, but I tell people just because they are the original doesn't make them the best. They heat treat with dripping water on the edge. Yeah, they will cut and chop, but that 1075 with condors heat treat is miles above anything they make.
Complete bullshirt I have 3 from khukri house and have stood up well even as pedestrian khukris.....have you ACTUALLY USED THEM......then I got one from Himalayan Import and it is a beauty....,I have cold steel khukri and a condor and prefer the Nepalese ones....I smell keyboard warrior I've got 10 acres in northern British Columbia, was a butcher and used to run trapline....Sure buddy 😅 My condor is OK and the cold steel is pretty good but more for war than straight chopping
@@bradfarrahgerwing154no chunkin steel is right they crap on a stick ive seen so many of thos nepal kukris fail doing the most basic tasks i even had somebody send me one to redo and jesus do they not care about what they produce just pump them out as fast as they can with no blacksmithing knowledge they legit made their own way to forge and claim its the best the even admitted they dont actually know how the old kukris were made so they figured out what tools they had at the time and made the rest up
I have a number of kukris including the K-Tact & I love it however the one that gets the most use is the ESEE Expat Jaraca. That's because it is easy to swing through the palm fronds, banana leaves & other branches I need to clear on my property. I find most kukris become too heavy when spending full days swinging away cutting up branches. The Jaraca is also easy to field sharpen however the sheath is absolute rubbish. Out of all of my kukri's if I had to pick one to take out bush with me for bushcraft/survival purposes it would be the K-Tact though. I might look at getting either the heavy duty or the king kukri although I see the specs on the heavy duty is very similar to the K-Tact. Thanks for the review.
Hey buddy great video . I like to throw everything.i bought the k tact because of alan kays on alone .i bought a wayland because of you .i really like it but i changed the saw so mine will really cut a grove now. i bought an 8in kukri from napal .I got my son to put a nice 1/4 half guard on it with a bone handle its really alot better now and my son made me a small kukri .and i made the leather sheath .but It really holds an edge and can take a beating
Saying that is a tourist Kukri or whatever is nonsense. By that logic a karambit can only be made in Indonesia, a Bowie can only be made in the USA, a commando knife can only be made in the UK etc etc. I’m sure you get my point.
I agree! I knew by getting into Cook Reese that I would run into people who were anti anything other than Nepal. I’m not wired that way. This Kukri is a major player
I have the Service No. 1, Remade. From Khukuri House. It is full tang, but the tang is tapered, so as you get to the "Pommel" of the knife, the tang thins out. It also has a 10 inch blade, but not nearly as beefy. So its very fast and nimble in the hand. Made from 5160 spring steel, and yes it has a thick spine. I keep it in my office to repel boarders ;) But there is something about a well made Khukuri and how it fits the hand. Guess I need to make a new video about my Khukuri collection.
Caution: KukriHouse makes EXCELLENT blades. However, they're made in and for a high humidity environment. So the handles tend to swell and shrink between shipping and use. It may be splintered, warped, cracked, etc. But that's NOT a reflection of their craftsmanship. Just the hazards of rapid humidity and temperature changes.
I have two broken Kukri House blades. They may occasionally put out a decent knife, but their quality control seems to be made up of escapees from North Korea who have no idea what quality control is. I've never seen or heard of a broken blade from Himalayan Imports or Tora Blades, but KHHI (and their other company name, Ex-Gurkha Kukri House) can't seem to put out quality blades on anything resembling a regular basis.
This awesome kukri by Condor reminds Afghan gurkha kukri style...I like it...great choice👍👍love Condor steel and wallnut or micarta handles... Their kukries are simple but very attractive like nowhere
Yes Sir...but there are exists title...(google) ,,Afghan gurkha kukri,, and Iraq gurkha kukri,,...each kukri used by Afghan and Iraq army has typical blade style...those are kukries designed just for their army...🤔💯
@@tomasjasicek3489 Yes, but the gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal and India that use khukuri. The knives are not gurkhas and Afghan soldiers are not gurkhas.
I really love the Ned Foss Kukri. I’ve got a video coming out soon where I reference it again. What I love about it is it’s one actually get out and use a lot and it has held up well and I I’ve been able to keep an edge on it. It’s more subtle, but it’s still very effective.
I have a khukri with a wooden scale handle like the ones you see on the Nepalese khukris. I believe mine is made in Pakistan though. Still a heavy duty beast of a blade. Haven't used it in the field yet. After seeing this video, I will be investing in some hockey grip tape to wrap my handle. Thanks 👍
DittO on comment's Condor still good value for $$ & Super quality always been a Fan b4 they were KoooL TY most excellent video will show the g/son soon. ;)
Actually my friend that's a rather small Khukuri😂 If you really want a big Khukuri, look at the Himalayan Imports 18 inch Ang Khola or Chirwa Ang Khola. I use mine as a substitute for a small forest axe. I think I want the Alan Kay upgraded version of this knife tho
You may be very disappointed once the KHHI blade arrives, about 60% of people get what is functionally useless without modification. Unless they know you have a Spewtube channel, then they take care to make sure you get, as we used to call the cars sent for test to magazines, a ringer so the myth of KHHI is perpetuated. They speak of honor, yet display none-especially when one attempts to get warranty service. They have even gone so far as attempting to blame a serious metallurgical defect on the shipping company DHL(who is scabby themselves) when the package was in perfect condition. So yea, I do hope you get a good one because they can (mostly just don't) make a good blade.
I was not impressed by traditional kukris and their manufacturing methods in Nepal. I wanted a tool that would keep on working in the worst conditions, so I bought the KTac Kukri with kydex sheath ( leather or animal skins absorb water). I wanted the micarta scales since wooden scales just do funny things in wet and freezing conditions. So the Condor rendition will suit my needs. I wasn’t a traditional kinda knife dude. I want something I would not have to baby. To me it’s a tool without any sentimental feelings. Buy what works for you and your POU: philosophy of use! It’s gotta work for you and your style or budget! Peace Be The Journey!
Awesome Kukri. I have that exact Kukri and dropping a video on it today. It chops, split, and carves well. And no problem using it as a stricker with the Ferro Rod. Stay Safe
Down with the thickness! I liked that!!
🤣🤣💯👍
This kukri is an amazing tool! Love mine. Great video!!
I have one that I purchased after watching Alan Kay on Alone. I have had the pleasure of speaking with him online a few times. He did use the standard HD on the show like you have. He just had a friend make a kydex sheath for him. Sure is a beast of a blade.
Oh very cool!
My friend gave me my first kukri (cold steel) just a few months ago but I have yet to take it out. Looking forward to the one you ordered!
One of the best made kukris out there! I take this over any Nepali kukri any day.
This man knows 👊👊👊 Gruggsy👊👊👊👊
I got several and one from Nepal. I loved it's rawness but I did have to do some work on the handle. Had to sand the edges to remove sharp points stabbing my hands. Otherwise it'll be a great addition.
What a machine! Awesome blade 😎🤘🤘
If you want diff handle scales i have found that if one takes a couple rolls of that self adhesive bandage (comes in all kinds of colors) cut it in equal strips, coat each one in Gorilla glue, stick em together & sandwich them between 2 metal plates, thick glass plates or anything you can easily free the glue from & boom you got some slabs of micarta like material. Of course one could just order some micarta scales but that isnt as fun & your limited in size, colors etc that other companies supply.
I bought the K Tec kukri from condor. It has my card scales and a welded pummel. Great tool just be careful who you get them from.
You got to get a war time British marked 1 for the collection . each version has such a different feel in the hand . still love my CS Special Projects Kukri and have 100% trust in it for combat / self defence
thanks for the review...ive been eyeballing this one for awhile...
🙂👍
Actually, this is the model Alan Kay used. After he won, Condor worked with him and together they designed the K-TACT together with him. The Condor Heavy Duty and the K-TACT Alan designed with them are both excellent tools.
Great Kukri Knife. I have it and it is absolutely Awesome 👍👍
I have a friend that has that particular knife. Actually seeing and holding it, it's feel and look is "very" impressive! Honestly, the first time I saw it started me thinking about it. Now seeing it again, is making me think about it again. I have Kukri house knives and Condor knives and in my humble opinion, your knife right there, looks to be a great mix of both worlds!!! Decisions, decisions lol...
🤣💯
I got one of these condor heavy duty blades last year for self defense- with that thick spine and all the weight forward on the blade- you know immediately what even a short downward chop would do.
Ohhhh yes
I have 2 of these Condor Heavy Duty Kukri. I saw Alice in Resident Evil with a double brace of these Kukri's and said if Zombie Apocalypse happens, my Kukris won't be chopping wood. I will be chopping Pinocchio's wooden head. You have the same taste that I do, dude. By the way, Condor has micarta versions of these Kukri's. But much more dinero. I love Kukri's and have Cold Steel plus ➕️ version as well.
I like this kukri . Checkered scales would pair up well with checkered grips of a 1911 45 ACP .
Been long time since I followed what is being marketed , so I enjoy your reviews .
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you!
I look forward to seeing what you ordered. 🙂
Can’t wait for it to arrrive. It’s perfect 🙂👍
I have ordered a total of 6 different kukri from Nepal in my life, and all from very well known companies. They all were absolutely horrible. Especially from Khukuri House or known as KHHI. That condor you have is better than anything you can buy from Nepal. That's a fact.
Good to know!🙂👍
@411Outdoors I wasn't being negative, but I tell people just because they are the original doesn't make them the best. They heat treat with dripping water on the edge. Yeah, they will cut and chop, but that 1075 with condors heat treat is miles above anything they make.
Complete bullshirt I have 3 from khukri house and have stood up well even as pedestrian khukris.....have you ACTUALLY USED THEM......then I got one from Himalayan Import and it is a beauty....,I have cold steel khukri and a condor and prefer the Nepalese ones....I smell keyboard warrior
I've got 10 acres in northern British Columbia, was a butcher and used to run trapline....Sure buddy 😅
My condor is OK and the cold steel is pretty good but more for war than straight chopping
@@bradfarrahgerwing154no chunkin steel is right they crap on a stick ive seen so many of thos nepal kukris fail doing the most basic tasks i even had somebody send me one to redo and jesus do they not care about what they produce just pump them out as fast as they can with no blacksmithing knowledge they legit made their own way to forge and claim its the best the even admitted they dont actually know how the old kukris were made so they figured out what tools they had at the time and made the rest up
What was so bad about them?
I have a number of kukris including the K-Tact & I love it however the one that gets the most use is the ESEE Expat Jaraca. That's because it is easy to swing through the palm fronds, banana leaves & other branches I need to clear on my property. I find most kukris become too heavy when spending full days swinging away cutting up branches. The Jaraca is also easy to field sharpen however the sheath is absolute rubbish. Out of all of my kukri's if I had to pick one to take out bush with me for bushcraft/survival purposes it would be the K-Tact though. I might look at getting either the heavy duty or the king kukri although I see the specs on the heavy duty is very similar to the K-Tact. Thanks for the review.
Anytime! Thanks for sharing as well
Allen Kay, the guy on alone used the kukri you reviewed and won the show with it. Condor brought him on board to help design the k-tac kukri
Ahhhh gotcha 👍 was thinking he used the tac
Allan Kay used the one you have there, he help develop the K Tac that’s where the K in the name comes from
These kukris are so nice
Hey buddy great video . I like to throw everything.i bought the k tact because of alan kays on alone .i bought a wayland because of you .i really like it but i changed the saw so mine will really cut a grove now. i bought an 8in kukri from napal .I got my son to put a nice 1/4 half guard on it with a bone handle its really alot better now and my son made me a small kukri .and i made the leather sheath .but It really holds an edge and can take a beating
Couldn't pass it up any longer Daniel! ANOTHER great blade I've gotten from 411 Outdoors!!! No BS, it'll be here Friday! Thank you Daniel...
Sweeet!! Excited for you brother
I love my Natchez bowie, but, eh. Imma get me a kukuri. You sold me on it.
Saying that is a tourist Kukri or whatever is nonsense. By that logic a karambit can only be made in Indonesia, a Bowie can only be made in the USA, a commando knife can only be made in the UK etc etc. I’m sure you get my point.
I agree! I knew by getting into Cook Reese that I would run into people who were anti anything other than Nepal. I’m not wired that way. This Kukri is a major player
I have the Service No. 1, Remade. From Khukuri House. It is full tang, but the tang is tapered, so as you get to the "Pommel" of the knife, the tang thins out. It also has a 10 inch blade, but not nearly as beefy. So its very fast and nimble in the hand. Made from 5160 spring steel, and yes it has a thick spine. I keep it in my office to repel boarders ;) But there is something about a well made Khukuri and how it fits the hand. Guess I need to make a new video about my Khukuri collection.
Caution: KukriHouse makes EXCELLENT blades. However, they're made in and for a high humidity environment. So the handles tend to swell and shrink between shipping and use. It may be splintered, warped, cracked, etc. But that's NOT a reflection of their craftsmanship. Just the hazards of rapid humidity and temperature changes.
Great heads up! Thank you
I have two broken Kukri House blades. They may occasionally put out a decent knife, but their quality control seems to be made up of escapees from North Korea who have no idea what quality control is. I've never seen or heard of a broken blade from Himalayan Imports or Tora Blades, but KHHI (and their other company name, Ex-Gurkha Kukri House) can't seem to put out quality blades on anything resembling a regular basis.
You've gone coo coo for kukri
🤣🤣 for real
Great video buddy
Thanks so much!
This awesome kukri by Condor reminds Afghan gurkha kukri style...I like it...great choice👍👍love Condor steel and wallnut or micarta handles... Their kukries are simple but very attractive like nowhere
The gurkhas aren't from Afghanistan. They're from the Indian subcontinent.
Yes Sir...but there are exists title...(google) ,,Afghan gurkha kukri,, and Iraq gurkha kukri,,...each kukri used by Afghan and Iraq army has typical blade style...those are kukries designed just for their army...🤔💯
@@tomasjasicek3489 Yes, but the gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal and India that use khukuri. The knives are not gurkhas and Afghan soldiers are not gurkhas.
I redid the convex on mine and also flattered the handle out a bit then added some texture to it
Sweet!
Great video! How does the Nedfoss Kukri compare to the newer ones that you’ve purchased?
I really love the Ned Foss Kukri. I’ve got a video coming out soon where I reference it again. What I love about it is it’s one actually get out and use a lot and it has held up well and I I’ve been able to keep an edge on it. It’s more subtle, but it’s still very effective.
Your the best RUclipsr that ever youtubed
I appreciate you my friend! You’re a great subscriber🙂
It’s a great knife. Give the handle some linseed oil. It’ll go a beautiful dark brown. Mine has gone so smooth.
Great idea!
Allen kay designed designed the K Tech cookery. After using the heavy duty cookery on Alone
Gotcha👍 I had later heard he used the heavy duty
Did you check out the K-TAC Kukri yet in Condor?, that one has the crusher on the handle.
I have not but def know about it 👍
I have a khukri with a wooden scale handle like the ones you see on the Nepalese khukris. I believe mine is made in Pakistan though. Still a heavy duty beast of a blade. Haven't used it in the field yet. After seeing this video, I will be investing in some hockey grip tape to wrap my handle. Thanks 👍
Anytime 🙂👍
Excellent kukri, bro!
It definitely sold me on these beast blades haha
That's so true! I'd also suggest the Philipino barong machete!@@411Outdoors
I pretty sure Aaron in the walking dead used this for a certain amount of time aswell
Good video, man! So which of the 3 you've reviewed, do you like the most?
I have to say the mini prince 🙂👍. That was edge 4th I had reviewed haha
@411Outdoors sweet man, thanks!
You should collaborate with Eafengrow to design a kukri!
Good one, thanks for sharing,
Have a great day,
Steve
GREAT IDEA 💯💯
DittO on comment's Condor still good value for $$ & Super quality always been a Fan b4 they were KoooL TY most excellent video will show the g/son soon. ;)
Awesome thank you!
Actually my friend that's a rather small Khukuri😂 If you really want a big Khukuri, look at the Himalayan Imports 18 inch Ang Khola or Chirwa Ang Khola. I use mine as a substitute for a small forest axe. I think I want the Alan Kay upgraded version of this knife tho
I've always wanted the Cold Steel Gurkha Plus Kukri but it is very pricey.
Indeed! It does look very nice
Black electric tape can be a cheaper alternative to hockey tape
I like it pretty good but it leaves residue and can be slick
K tech cookery and the heavy duty cookery are two different animals
Which one do you like the best?
k-tac.... all day.... modified my sheath....
You may be very disappointed once the KHHI blade arrives, about 60% of people get what is functionally useless without modification. Unless they know you have a Spewtube channel, then they take care to make sure you get, as we used to call the cars sent for test to magazines, a ringer so the myth of KHHI is perpetuated.
They speak of honor, yet display none-especially when one attempts to get warranty service. They have even gone so far as attempting to blame a serious metallurgical defect on the shipping company DHL(who is scabby themselves) when the package was in perfect condition.
So yea, I do hope you get a good one because they can (mostly just don't) make a good blade.
Thanks for sharing 👍 will be on the lookout
I was not impressed by traditional kukris and their manufacturing methods in Nepal. I wanted a tool that would keep on working in the worst conditions, so I bought the KTac Kukri with kydex sheath ( leather or animal skins absorb water). I wanted the micarta scales since wooden scales just do funny things in wet and freezing conditions. So the Condor rendition will suit my needs. I wasn’t a traditional kinda knife dude. I want something I would not have to baby. To me it’s a tool without any sentimental feelings. Buy what works for you and your POU: philosophy of use! It’s gotta work for you and your style or budget! Peace Be The Journey!