I have used a Kukri for a few years now. It holds an edge and for me works for everything from food preparation to wood chopping.
Having just bought a knife from H H and gone through their proof-of-age app which was not too much hardship, I agree with the ‘can’t-be-bothered’ attitude.If Varusteleka were actually bothered they could check age no problem - hennie haynes manages, knives and tools manage, euro knife and lamnia manage too. Anyone buying using a credit card is automatically over 18 - I offered to pay that way and also email proof of age but they werent interested, and they can get the courier to do an age check as well on delivery. There is even age verification available online, I received a knife checked that way last week. Simple truth IMHO is after speaking to them they just cant be bothered, too much trouble for the potential quantity of sales.
Billhook....Golocks , parangs , machetes , axes , khukuris as well as many locally made implements ...
If Varusteleka were actually bothered they could check age no problem - hennie haynes manages, knives and tools manage, euro knife and lamnia manage too. Anyone buying using a credit card is automatically over 18 - I offered to pay that way and also email proof of age but they werent interested, and they can get the courier to do an age check as well on delivery. There is even age verification available online, I received a knife checked that way last week. Simple truth IMHO is after speaking to them they just cant be bothered, too much trouble for the potential quantity of sales.
I often use a Kukri style blade if I know I may have to cut tent pegs, clear undergrowth or other such tasks. It's only to save the edge on my belt knife usually, but in a way it bridges the gap between belt knife and a Hatchet/Axe.
Plain 440 C stainless, rubber grips. I've had it since Noah ran the Ark aground, but it still holds an edge and is a really handy tool.
12 inch blade about 1/4 inch thick, weight is well forward in the blade.
I forged and crafted one recently. If you're interested...there are more photos of it on my shop and I offer forum members a 20% price cut. View attachment 75551
Good looking tool, but the Etsy shop link says it’s unavailable in the UK.
What do you mean? Let me look at the listing. There's no problem with shipping it to the UK from here that I know of.Good looking tool, but the Etsy shop link says it’s unavailable in the UK.
Ahh, really? Well, if anyone's interested there are certainly other ways to pay and get it to you!Etsy has recently blocked the ability to sell knives to (and within) the UK. I believe it is in response to a moral panic feature on the news about it being too easy for under 18s to buy knives through Etsy.
Some members pointed out they can't buy knives off Etsy in the UK right now - just want to add there are other ways to purchase. Thanks!I forged and crafted one recently. If you're interested...there are more photos of it on my shop and I offer forum members a 20% price cut. View attachment 75551
If I need a 'chopper' I use an axe, even a small one like GBs Wildlife Hatchet does a better job than a khukuri. IMHO.!!They are a bit svampen with orders because a lot of people in on active duty, the reserve and in TA in a bunch of countries ordering stuff quit suddenly. A lot of stuff also go directly to Ukraine. My guess is they solve the problem somehow when more important stuff cool down as UK is a big marken.
My best chopper was the front end of the blade from a kukri. I chopped the handle of and put a new handle on the narrow bit of he blade. Front heavy, curved edge and the blade still at an angle to the handle. I lost it but if I ever feel the need for a smalish chopper I would make/order one again.
For larger stuff I would like to try a Skrama someday
If I need a 'chopper' I use an axe, even a small one like GBs Wildlife Hatchet does a better job than a khukuri. IMHO.!!
But , as a potential counter argument , you then need TWO tools to carry.
One being a small belt knife weighing 3oz ?? Have you tried to split logs with a kukri, mine tends to bounce off anything other than very soft wood,... and by the time I've added my Pocketboy its three tools anyway and I have no problem with that. Add my backpack and its lots to carry, but thats the name of the game isnt it? Who goes off into the woods with just one item and nothing else. Apart from Ed Stafford