Cold Steel Kukri
I have one of those. I used it to clear out some brush behind our fence this summer. Does a good job.
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February 3rd, 2011 at 9:51 am
I too own that same model kukri. It is not as thick as some native Indian kukris I have seen, being made from some sort of flat-sheet metal, but the edge holds pretty well and the balance is good enough for regular use in the garden.
I have been called “Swing Blade” by neighbors when they see me out working the fence line weeds with it.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:42 am
I’ve used one to clear brush around my parents house. Honestly it’s a lot more machete than kukri. Cheap though so even if it isn’t the greatest, you’re getting your money’s worth.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:44 am
I agree about the thickness, but it is definitely not something to scoff at. I was a bit displeased at the black finish it had. I removed most of the Cold Steel sticker and used some solvent to get the rest. My rag turned black and my blade became a dark metal color. So I took the rest of it off. It still looks cool though.
And as for the edge, it is okay. I had to re grind it so that the angle was equal for both sides (made sharpening a lot less of a hassle that way.
Still, it is good for the price I paid (sheath was pretty much crap though…could have done with a thumb break and gotten rid of the extraneous snap in the middle.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:34 pm
You haven’t done Practical Combat until you’ve done it with a Woodsman’s Pal. Never fenced with a corn-knife?
Welcome to the West, Poison-Ivy Ninja.
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:12 pm
if people are into real kukris,the best place to get them is Himalayan Imports. They have a forum on bladeforums, where you can get some pretty good deals too.
February 3rd, 2011 at 5:55 pm
For the price, Cold Steel blades are hard to beat.
Though much more expensive, I’m a big fan of Murray Carter’s laminated blades utilizing Hitachi Blue and White Steel cores. You want to clear some brush? Take a look:
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Cold steel makes some of best and most affordable knives. I’ve owned them since childhood. Check out the cold steel forums to meet some like minded and really cool people.