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Post by genocideseth on Jan 21, 2009 1:28:35 GMT
As most of you may know, I recently received a giant Kukri. I am not sure what to do about cutting technique though. This weapon is far different from the Katana I became accustomed to. I would like some help and tips about cutting with a regular Kukri so I may be ale to find a way to apply them to my kukri.
Also, training tips on learning how to effectively wield it would be a plus too.
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Post by randomnobody on Jan 21, 2009 1:45:06 GMT
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Post by genocideseth on Jan 21, 2009 1:50:20 GMT
Thanks! Also, what would you recommend to build strength for strikes? I mean, of course just cutting would build the exact muscles necessary, but my targets are not too readily available.
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Post by randomnobody on Jan 21, 2009 1:56:33 GMT
Well, in your case, I imagine dry handling should be sufficient.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2009 2:04:20 GMT
Hmm... I read through the link and decided it basically says, "Grip tightly and swing hard. Follow through."
As for building strength for strikes - how hard do you really want to hit?
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Post by genocideseth on Jan 21, 2009 2:16:21 GMT
Hmm... I read through the link and decided it basically says, "Grip tightly and swing hard. Follow through." As for building strength for strikes - how hard do you really want to hit? Well, I should have also stated stamina. My bad.
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Post by genocideseth on Feb 1, 2009 22:58:47 GMT
I got another question... How would one go about a duel with a Kukri? I would imagine for blocking you would be able to use the curved back end to allow the opponents sword slide off to the side or something, but I don't really know.
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Post by randomnobody on Feb 1, 2009 23:45:03 GMT
In a knife fight, as a typical kukri would likely classify, the best bet is not to block, but to evade. Don't block, it'll tie up your blade. Just get out of the way of the other guy's blade as quickly as you can and come at him with your own before he can recover. Of course, a model of YOUR size...well, I'd suggest that if you find yourself in a duel with that thing, you put it down and pick up whatever's close by. However, if it comes down to parrying, I'd not really try it with a kukri, reason one being lack of handguard. Their blade will slide down yours, straight into your hand. Ouch. Theoretically one could initiate the parry with the spine, then while deflecting, rotate (is this common practice, anyway?) the blade such that by the time it would have encountered your hand it has instead been thrown off your blade hopefully to the side somewhere, leaving the other fellow open. Failing that...maybe luck is on your side and his gets stuck in the ol' "trident" there at the ricasso? I'd not bank on that, though. Ultimately, the best way to win a knife fight is to get the first cut, and make it a good one. (the above is entirely theory based on limited training and a healthy amount of pure speculation)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2009 0:30:14 GMT
From hanging out at the Himalayan Imports forums and owning 6 of their Khuks (15 inches to 20 inches OAL), and using them all for chopping wood and cutting tatami a few times, I've learned a little bit about how to cut with them. The way I chop wood with mine is with a loose grip. Front two fingers are tighter than the back two. Also, I find snapping the wrist before impact helps alot. For downward cuts, let the forward weight of the blade do most of the work. It took a while to learn how to cut soft targets like bottles and tatami, all I can say is practice For duels, I don't know much. What I've heard though is that the Ghurkas who specialize in Khukri fighting...fight pretty dirty. Low blows and such. And despite what has been seen in the few films that feature Khukris, they aren't thrown. They are a very intriguing weapon, and make great camping tools. HI makes one Khuk model called "The Ultimate Fighter" that has a turned back tip for thrusting, its pretty neat. Here's a pic of one I found over there:
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Post by randomnobody on Feb 2, 2009 3:02:17 GMT
That's a neat looking kuk. What's that thing run?
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Post by genocideseth on Feb 2, 2009 11:04:14 GMT
How about forms? It would be difficult to make my own, as I am completely unfamiliar with this type of weapon and it's usage.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2009 17:56:27 GMT
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