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Post by morgan on Jun 6, 2016 17:57:56 GMT
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Post by randomnobody on Jun 6, 2016 18:39:54 GMT
I bought a second-hand 15" sirupate years ago, and only slightly more recently picked up their "white" kothimora kuk for a friend's wedding gift. Both were fine blades, no complaints on fit or finish, sharp enough to do the job, and easy enough to look at. Some might say that KHI, HI, and other makers overbuild their knives, and they're not wrong, but there's just as much place for a "heavy" kukri as a "light" kukri. I like the heavy ones, myself. We used to have a fella here, went by Timberwolf , who had gotten several custom kuks from KHI and was working on a deal for SBG members before he disappeared. Kinda wonder what happened to him... Anyway, the killer on KHI (and any Nepal-based maker/seller) is the shipping. Usually $40-50 for one knife, sometimes more, so factor that in while you shop. I can't say anything for the specific knife in question, having never handled one. It's not really my thing, being quite the traditionalist, but I can see it being just as good as any other knife of its size. Edit: Here's a lousy old picture of my kuks, the KHI is at the top. Middle and bottom are unknown make, found at a gun show over a decade ago... Here's a (dark) shot of the kothimora I got my friend:
Tried to get a new photo of the three because that one sucks, but my "camera" now isn't much better than what I had then, also lighting is not great. Anyway:
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Post by morgan on Jun 6, 2016 20:21:08 GMT
thanks for your reply. I have one sirupate from HI and was wondering about KHI. I have not found anything negative yet and think I will go ahead and get the scourge. I just wanted to make sure I was not buying junk. I too, like a khukri with some weight to it.
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Post by randomnobody on Jun 6, 2016 21:12:10 GMT
I think you'll be happy with KHHI. Let us know when you get it, usually takes about a month for delivery from what I've seen.
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Post by Scott on Jun 8, 2016 0:48:23 GMT
I've got a khukuri house blade, the service no 1 from memory. I've had no trouble with it, it's a good blade. Can't comment on the postage though, as I bought it from their shop in Kathmandu years ago.
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Post by pgandy on Jun 8, 2016 2:03:20 GMT
Khukri House is A-OK! All are from Khukri House and not only are they excellent cutters but are robust.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Jun 8, 2016 8:37:58 GMT
No Experince with the specific khukri you are interested in... But I have their "Immortal" and it is flat out awesome.
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Post by randomnobody on Jun 8, 2016 10:24:00 GMT
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Post by morgan on Jun 8, 2016 18:38:48 GMT
Thanks for everyone's replies. I went ahead and bought one of their 13" Scourge Finished Blade Blanks. I will mount it up and make a heavy leather sheath for it like the British Military ones from the early 1900's. I saw one in a YouTube video that I think would look great with this khukuri.
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Post by morgan on Jun 8, 2016 18:43:47 GMT
Khukri House is A-OK! All are from Khukri House and not only are they excellent cutters but are robust. What Khukuri model is the small one on the bottom in the photo? Looks nice size.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Jun 8, 2016 21:27:50 GMT
That's the one. :-) If you really want it I'll sell it to ya before I go to the middle east... not going to be able to touch any of my weapons for 2-4 years, its kinda a major bummer.
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Post by elsweddo on Jun 8, 2016 21:35:50 GMT
I think most every kukri house today have there kukris to heavy and clunky, feels nothing like the antiques. I have had a few toras that were qute good though they vary as well.
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Post by Corvus Corax on Jun 8, 2016 22:45:29 GMT
I think most every kukri house today have there kukris to heavy and clunky, feels nothing like the antiques. I have had a few toras that were qute good though they vary as well. I completely agree. If you like overbuilt choppers, then the kukri house offerings are awesome, but they really do have very little in common with antiques. Tora is the best at reproducing antiques and some HI models are very good as well. The difference between most modern kukri and their antique counterparts is very similar to the difference between modern and antique sabres. The blades are too thick and distal taper is mostly non-existent on modern manufacture kukri. That said, for those who prefer brutal choppers, kukri house definitely has some very cool blades.
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Post by randomnobody on Jun 8, 2016 23:05:07 GMT
That's the one. :-) If you really want it I'll sell it to ya before I go to the middle east... not going to be able to touch any of my weapons for 2-4 years, its kinda a major bummer. Hell, you might talk me into holding onto it for you. I'll see what funds come available in the next few weeks and get back to you. As for modern vs antique and Tora, I keep reading all the same comments here and there, mostly from the "fanboy" segments, yet I quite often see many antique kukris listing similar weights on various dealers I frequent, so I suppose sabers are less accurate a parallel than, say, knives. Oh, right, they are knives, not sabers. That's why they vary so much. I kid.
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Post by pgandy on Jun 9, 2016 0:14:40 GMT
Khukri House is A-OK! All are from Khukri House and not only are they excellent cutters but are robust. What Khukuri model is the small one on the bottom in the photo? Looks nice size. I believe they called it a 5" Pocket Knife and am not sure if it’s still available. The blade is 5” with OAL of 8”. It's a good one and receives much use.
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Post by elsweddo on Jun 9, 2016 11:23:11 GMT
That's the one. :-) If you really want it I'll sell it to ya before I go to the middle east... not going to be able to touch any of my weapons for 2-4 years, its kinda a major bummer. Hell, you might talk me into holding onto it for you. I'll see what funds come available in the next few weeks and get back to you. As for modern vs antique and Tora, I keep reading all the same comments here and there, mostly from the "fanboy" segments, yet I quite often see many antique kukris listing similar weights on various dealers I frequent, so I suppose sabers are less accurate a parallel than, say, knives. Oh, right, they are knives, not sabers. That's why they vary so much. I kid. I was looking at the kukri house site again, and the weight on them kuks must have improved since i got mine over a decade ago i think. And the toras i had i gave to a younger cousin, i did like the weight and feel, but other things put me of, like loose scales and bolsters and a really twisted blade that made it want to turn in hand. And yes kukris do vary a lot in weight, even between mk variants.
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Post by randomnobody on Jun 9, 2016 21:10:24 GMT
I've never been terribly impressed by the aesthetics of the Tora models, particularly when compared to the pricing. Been wanting to try one or two, but have never had the spare cash enough to justify it. Meantime, I can afford KHHI and they offer enough models that meet my needs and then some.
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Post by morgan on Aug 1, 2016 18:56:31 GMT
Here is the review I premised on my new 13”Sourge from The Khukuri House at; www.thekhukurihouse.com/catalog/product.php?id=323937fc98I bought the blade blank and mounted a hardwood handle to the full tang. I decided to order the blade blank because I wanted to customize this Khukuri and make it my own. It saved me some money going that route too. I used a piece of Hawaiian Koa Wood I had for the handle slaps. This is one of the nicer knives I have now and it is a beast. The weight is just a hair over 2 pounds with most of that weight being near the tip. One of the reasons I chose this Khukuri was because of the nice fat belly and the sharpened back edge. Both the primary cutting edge and the back edge are both extremely sharp. I asked the guys at The Khukuri House to sharpen both edges and they did a great job of it. Allow me to mention at this point the great communications I had with The Khukuri House. While corresponding with them I sent several emails and those emails were answered the next day, if not on the same day I sent them. Each of my questions was answered and I am very pleased with the customer service I received. I pestered the guys at The Khukuri House with some very basic questions and they were very gracious with the time and responses. I also noticed, on the order form, that The Khukuri House offered free engraving on the blade, so I asked for an engraving that I thought would be appropriate. I think most will recognize where the quote is from. On the same side of the blade as the quote is The Khukuri House makers stamp. On the other side of the blade is the number 1 denoting the individual smith who made the blade. I got a biographical card with the blade describing the smith and his back ground too. As the description indicates the scourge has an almost 13” blade; I measured the blade and it is closer to 12 ¾” However, that just adds to the appeal of the knife. It is after all a handmade item. The handle and tang are 6” long with the hardwood slaps attached. I asked for three holes in the tang along with a lanyard hole. I attached the hardwood slaps with three hollow copper tubes I made. I think the tubes will look good after they age and a darker patina develops. The blade is a beefy ¼” thick and the cutting edge has a nice flat grind that will make sharpening easier. The back edge has a 9” cutting edge that has a similar flat grind too. The widest part of the belly on the primary edge is 2 ½” I plan to make a sheath for the scourge next and may update this review then. I wanted to get this out to you guys without having to wait for that job.
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Post by randomnobody on Aug 1, 2016 19:24:13 GMT
While I might not be terribly fond of this particular blade shape, I do like what you've done with it.
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Post by morgan on Aug 2, 2016 17:50:55 GMT
While I might not be terribly fond of this particular blade shape, I do like what you've done with it. :o thanks of your comment. I am more of a Bowie man and that one on the reasons I liked this knife, because it can do back-cuts like a Bowie.
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