The kukri, also spelled khukuri, is a traditional Nepalese knife known for its distinct, forward-curving blade. Used for centuries as a tool and weapon, the kukri holds cultural significance in Nepal and has become renowned worldwide for its unique design and cutting power. Keeping your kukri sharp is essential for ensuring its effectiveness, whether for outdoor tasks, combat, or ceremonial use. Sharpening a kukri requires some specific techniques due to the shape of the blade. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.
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Guide to Sharpening a Kukri Knife
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (affiliate links).Ontario RAT 2: My Favorite EDC Pocket Knife
Posted in: Knife Blog by Michael on January 4, 2019Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (affiliate links).I have always had a preference for fixed blades, but in the average person’s day-to-day life they are simply not practical. I doubt many office workers could stroll into their cubicle with a BK9 hanging from the waist without someone calling the police. That’s why the majority of “EDC” knives (Every Day Carry) are small and inconspicuous folders. They don’t draw attention and as long as certain restrictions are met according to your local laws, are usually perfectly legal to conceal carry.
Today I’m going to be discussing the Ontario RAT 2, my current and all-time favorite EDC pocket knife. Continue reading this post ➜
Paramilitary 2: The Best Spyderco Knife
Posted in: Knife Blog by Michael on May 11, 2018Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (affiliate links).If you are a knife connoisseur then you’ve most likely heard of the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 folding knife. It’s no secret that the Para 2 has easily become one of the best reviewed, most popular and fastest selling folding knives on the market by both users and collectors alike.
What is it about the Paramilitary 2 that makes it so special? A handful of unique design features, quality build materials, robust compression lock and improvements over the original Paramilitary help explain why it has become a must have for all knife enthusiasts wanting a larger sized folder for everyday carry.
Lets take a quick look and discuss the various reasons for its ascent to the top of an evergrowing pile of high quality EDC knives.
Folding Saw Vs. Kukri – Best Compact Wood Processing Tool for Survival and Bushcraft
Posted in: Knife Blog by Michael on March 6, 2018Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (affiliate links).Which is the best compact wood processing tool for your bug-out bag – a kukri knife or folding saw? Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
One of the points to consider is always the weight, of course, and here a folding saw will almost always win. The majority of folding saws will be much lighter than a kukri. A kukri with, say, a 12” blade will likely weigh in at around a pound and a quarter (at least) – heavier than a folding saw. Small folding saws are generally about the size of an oversized pocket knife and function in the same manner.
There are also larger triangular models that have 15″ to 20″ or longer saw blades. This type of folding saw resembles a metal baton in compact form and they fold out into a very sturdy triangle shaped saw. They are stronger, come with larger blades, are capable of heaver cutting and still collapse into a very compact form factor. Plus, even these enlarged collapsible/folding saws are still more lightweight than a standard kukri knife. I prefer triangle shaped folding saws myself (for example, the 21″ Sven), so that is this type I will be contrasting with the kukri. Continue reading this post ➜
How Heat Treatment Improves Knife Steel Performance
Posted in: Knife Blog by Michael on October 7, 2014Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (affiliate links).The heat treatment process is arguably one of the most key steps in the process of making a tough, reliable knife. Without proper heat treating, the knife would probably fail at some point during its intended use and edge retention will suffer. Possible setbacks in using such a knife would include brittleness and inability to withstand abrasion and physical impacts, resist deformation due to thermal shock, withstand compression forces or even the inability to retain a usable edge.
What is Heat Treating?
Although the phrase heat treatment may suggest that this process involves the simple process of heating the knife’s blade, the cooling aspect is just as important in the process. In fact, this may be the most important aspect in the entire craft. The way you cool the blade after heating it will determine whether you will get the desired properties in the blade, negative properties, or none at all. Obviously, the temperature to which the steel blade is heated will also be an important factor in process. Continue reading this post ➜
Kershaw CQC-6K Unboxing and First Impressions
Posted in: Knife Blog by Michael on August 8, 2014Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (affiliate links).The Kershaw CQC-6K I ordered last week finally arrived. Now it’s time for an unboxing. The CQC-6K came in a very nice box with the Emerson skull printed on the top of the box. It states “Designed by Emerson” and “Built By Kershaw” on the side, giving a clear indication of what to expect.
Along with the typical paperwork Kershaw has included a packet containing three additional screws. The hardware also happens to be standard Phillips and flat head screws instead of torx. A nice touch. I wish more makers would do this, especially with budget knives as it’s not uncommon for these “economical” blades to include somewhat soft screws and hardware that can be easily stripped. Not fun when this happens, but at least you’ll have replacements on hand. Continue reading this post ➜
Hot Deal On the Kershaw CQC-6K: Emerson Design On the Cheap
Posted in: Knife Blog by Michael on July 30, 2014Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (affiliate links).The CQC-6K, which was just recently released by Kershaw, has been in my shopping cart for a few weeks now. I have never owned an Emerson knife before so a budget model folder with their design really intrigued me.
This morning I wake up, head on over to Amazon and find it has dropped in price by about $10 from what was already a great deal at the regular price. That’s what I consider too hot of a deal to pass up. I had to jump on it. There are only 5 left in stock after I bought one, so hurry over if you want to get your own before the price goes back up. The price of the Kershaw CQC-6K has been fluctuating greatly, but this is the cheapest I have seen it yet.
Look forward to a review within a month or so.