Here goes: we'll start with a pic or three....
As you can now see this is not just a lump of metal.
Initially, I am blown away by just how substantial this feels in the hand. It has a tactile quality, as I found the fit in my hand extremely comfortable almost immediately. It is slightly heavy on the back end, but that is no problem. The tang is tapered down at the back end also. I have changed the sheath to something of my own construction: as it is supplied with something more traditional for the part of the world in which it is made. I don't think it will work as well in our wetter/damper climate. Came with an OK edge. Bit of a hone with a diamond file/strop and we were off to play...
In use:
WOW
makes easy work of just about any job I have put it to so far. Making cooking jigs etc around camp, feather sticks, batoning are all easy with this. Doing fine work (not spoon carving) is easier than you may think too. Sharpening is reasonably straight forward. I have some bench mounted diamond stones on a mouse mat then strop to finish. The convex grind may not suit a bushcrafting greenhorn: but for someone looking for a knife to progress to: this one is a real contender IMO Wet & Dry on a mouse mat then strop will get you results. It holds its edge well.
The steel comes from reclaimed SUV suspensions: the same as the Gurkhas make their kukhris from. It rocks. Made in the traditional way by local craftsmen, they support their local tribal economy.
From placement of order, the goods arrived within 7 days. I was impressed.
Overall:
This is now my number 1 knife. I have to be honest: I took 'a punt' in buying this; but from the point of unwrapping it, it has exceeded expectations. I have been looking for a knife of this feel and build quality for a couple of years, but hadn't found anything that came close. It has the look and feel of a "user" and not a "keeper". It may not be a hyped as some knives that are available currently, but the Gurkhas do know a thing or two about knives and knife making
For more info:
http://www.khukrimuseum.com/catalog/product.php?id=323130fc98
Hope that this is of interest
As you can now see this is not just a lump of metal.
- 10 inches overall length
- 5 inch or 12.5 cm long blade
- Full tang
- Rosewood handle
- 5mm thick polished carbon steel
- Convex Grind
- 235 g in weight
- Entirely HAND MADE in Nepal by a company owned/managed/staffed by ex-Gurkha soldiers/craftsmen
- Cost: US$34.99 + US$22 shipping. In English: you get change of £38 all in!
Initially, I am blown away by just how substantial this feels in the hand. It has a tactile quality, as I found the fit in my hand extremely comfortable almost immediately. It is slightly heavy on the back end, but that is no problem. The tang is tapered down at the back end also. I have changed the sheath to something of my own construction: as it is supplied with something more traditional for the part of the world in which it is made. I don't think it will work as well in our wetter/damper climate. Came with an OK edge. Bit of a hone with a diamond file/strop and we were off to play...
In use:
WOW
makes easy work of just about any job I have put it to so far. Making cooking jigs etc around camp, feather sticks, batoning are all easy with this. Doing fine work (not spoon carving) is easier than you may think too. Sharpening is reasonably straight forward. I have some bench mounted diamond stones on a mouse mat then strop to finish. The convex grind may not suit a bushcrafting greenhorn: but for someone looking for a knife to progress to: this one is a real contender IMO Wet & Dry on a mouse mat then strop will get you results. It holds its edge well.The steel comes from reclaimed SUV suspensions: the same as the Gurkhas make their kukhris from. It rocks. Made in the traditional way by local craftsmen, they support their local tribal economy.
From placement of order, the goods arrived within 7 days. I was impressed.
Overall:
This is now my number 1 knife. I have to be honest: I took 'a punt' in buying this; but from the point of unwrapping it, it has exceeded expectations. I have been looking for a knife of this feel and build quality for a couple of years, but hadn't found anything that came close. It has the look and feel of a "user" and not a "keeper". It may not be a hyped as some knives that are available currently, but the Gurkhas do know a thing or two about knives and knife making
For more info:
http://www.khukrimuseum.com/catalog/product.php?id=323130fc98
Hope that this is of interest
it needs a bit of sanding down. They also dont mention that they have a brass inlay on the blade. Very handy bit of kit, if I had been familar with their knives I would have spent far less money over the past few years!
