Hello All ,
Further to my post " The Best Kukri Knives " , using what personal knowledge I have regarding khukuris and the research I have carried out , I thought I would expand on my previous thread to help give any interested members a little more informed information as to what to look for when buying a kukri knife !
Obviously people have their own preferences not only between the various kukri manufacturing companies but also whether or not they want a genuine antique kukri or a genuine Nepalese kukri from a reputable company ( of which I explained in my previous thread ) , OR the third option , a Kukri Like Object ( KLO ) as they are known , and which in my humble opinion are NOT true kukris .
Unless your hobby and interest is collecting genuine antique kukris and for which there are more specialized forums , this thread is mainly about the present day companies that manufacture original and genuine Nepalese kukris and KLOs and what differentiates them !
I think most present day kukri manufacturing companies are guilty of edging away from the traditional Nepalese style / shaped kukri in many of their models to accommodate customers wants and needs for what the customer perceives to be in their view a genuine kukri knife just because it has been made by one of these companies . Many of these KLOs have weird additions to both blade and handle shape with no thought of balance and what it actually feels like in the hand or how it can be utilised in a practical way and consequently many of these knives are far too heavy and cumbersome with thick spines , not at all like the original genuine kukris from the past that consisted of many of these blades that were constructed in the true Ang Khola , Dui Chirra , Tin Chirra or Hollow Grind styles that gave not only a reduced weight and strength to the overall kukri but also a good balance in the hand when in use . As I said , it is all down to personal choice of what the individual wants from a good bushcraft knife , but if there is no information forthcoming , then how will the average customer know what the difference in choices are . That is why I mentioned in my last thread about some kukri manufacturers overbuilding their knives . It does not mean that any particular kukri cannot do the job or that it is not strong enough , but I know through years of knife making and knowledge that a knife , especially a kukri that is built to certain standards and taking into account its weight , balance and style is much easier to carry and handle over longer periods of time . This is why I have chosen Khukuri House Handicraft Industry when ordering a kukri as they will customise it to any size , weight and balance with the dimensions that suit you .
I hope this will help anyone who wants a quality kukri made , make the right choice .
With thanks .
Mike
Further to my post " The Best Kukri Knives " , using what personal knowledge I have regarding khukuris and the research I have carried out , I thought I would expand on my previous thread to help give any interested members a little more informed information as to what to look for when buying a kukri knife !
Obviously people have their own preferences not only between the various kukri manufacturing companies but also whether or not they want a genuine antique kukri or a genuine Nepalese kukri from a reputable company ( of which I explained in my previous thread ) , OR the third option , a Kukri Like Object ( KLO ) as they are known , and which in my humble opinion are NOT true kukris .
Unless your hobby and interest is collecting genuine antique kukris and for which there are more specialized forums , this thread is mainly about the present day companies that manufacture original and genuine Nepalese kukris and KLOs and what differentiates them !
I think most present day kukri manufacturing companies are guilty of edging away from the traditional Nepalese style / shaped kukri in many of their models to accommodate customers wants and needs for what the customer perceives to be in their view a genuine kukri knife just because it has been made by one of these companies . Many of these KLOs have weird additions to both blade and handle shape with no thought of balance and what it actually feels like in the hand or how it can be utilised in a practical way and consequently many of these knives are far too heavy and cumbersome with thick spines , not at all like the original genuine kukris from the past that consisted of many of these blades that were constructed in the true Ang Khola , Dui Chirra , Tin Chirra or Hollow Grind styles that gave not only a reduced weight and strength to the overall kukri but also a good balance in the hand when in use . As I said , it is all down to personal choice of what the individual wants from a good bushcraft knife , but if there is no information forthcoming , then how will the average customer know what the difference in choices are . That is why I mentioned in my last thread about some kukri manufacturers overbuilding their knives . It does not mean that any particular kukri cannot do the job or that it is not strong enough , but I know through years of knife making and knowledge that a knife , especially a kukri that is built to certain standards and taking into account its weight , balance and style is much easier to carry and handle over longer periods of time . This is why I have chosen Khukuri House Handicraft Industry when ordering a kukri as they will customise it to any size , weight and balance with the dimensions that suit you .
I hope this will help anyone who wants a quality kukri made , make the right choice .
With thanks .
Mike
