Survival Kukri

**crashdive123** · 10-25-2011, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by mouse111111

Well, you have to think of a Kukri like an ax or machette. You wouldn't wear those on your belt would you?

Sure I would for certain applications.

**Winter** · 10-25-2011, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by mouse111111

Well, you have to think of a Kukri like an ax or machette. You wouldn't wear those on your belt would you?

This guy does.
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There really isn't a more proven bush knife design in the world then the kukri. Combat, daily tasks, everything; all done with that knife for a 600+ yrs.
Most peoples experience with one is the $20 India made pieces of crap or knives that look like a kukri such as cold steels offerings.

**FVR** · 10-25-2011, 11:08 PM

Usually the Kabar is on the belt and the ax or machette is attached securly to my pack. Opinions are like arsholes, we all have them, however I just can't see for me how this bent knife is so great. Looks a bit awkward to open a can of beans with or poke holes in a piece of leather. Not to mention using is like a hammer or maybe to gut a small animal. The Kabar has been tied to a pole and used as a fish spear (not very productive for me). It does look like a good knife to have in a fight, but it's not the knife but the handler that is important.

If I was to carry something like that then I would have to ask myself, why would I not just carry my WWII short machette if I needed to cut my way out of a jungle.

A survival knife to me is one that can handle many tasks with the least amount of danger to my person. To each his/her own.

**theblocklea** · 10-25-2011, 11:19 PM

Thanks for all of the advice! Basically what I am getting out of all this is that the shorter one is better, as it would be lighter and easier to carry around?

Would the kukri that Winter suggested be a better choice overall?
http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/catal...d=313633fd3d10

In terms of an extra knife, I have a SOG Seal Pup Elite at the moment and I am quite happy with it.

**Winter** · 10-26-2011, 12:03 AM

I agree FVR. To each their own.

I currently don't carry my kukri as I'm still happy with my 1918 bolo modded.

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For combat it relies on the chopping slash, but, Ghurka troops also do snap thrusts with it.

Traditional ones come with a small utility knife for small tasks and a hone. I thought the hone was just a badly made knife at first till i saw it was crosshatched.

I'm a big fan of tools like kukri's that are cultural in origin. I like bolos, parangs, barongs, those south American gaucho knives, etc. They are all proven tools in their environment.

Traditional Kukri's are not everyone's cup of tea cause the handle has weird risers in it that one not raised to use it would find uncomfortable.

**Rick** · 10-26-2011, 07:54 AM

Hey Winter, does you friend have any trouble carrying those with that harness?

**MiddleWolf** · 10-26-2011, 07:47 PM

I still believe in a regular "survival" blade knife for the things we see done on the survival shows and in our own camps. But I also have a Cold Steel kurki machete like the one I was used on an episode of Man/Woman. As a brush clearer and branch remover for poles we use for shelter etc, it's great. But, a good hatchet is better suited for closer hand work and if large enough, for the "lumberjack" tasks around camp. All have their place if properly used for what they're designed for.

**Canteen15** · 03-02-2013, 08:22 AM

I like the Nepalese Kukris.

**birdman6660** · 03-02-2013, 08:37 AM

i have fileting knives ... and a couple Philippines bolo knive .. (machete' like weapons) lol great for clearing brush and making kindling ... also have a few fixed blade knives of no particular make ... they all function and all work and do the job needed .. I doubt very much many will ever need 'em for defense .. I personally wouldnt know how to defend myself with one ! If I ever have to bug out farther into the bush we have another "place" earmarked for the occasion ..clearing done .. crude shelter etc ..no fancy knives needed ...