Thread: Some of my kukri

Originally Posted by Hirlau

It says Windlass on the left side of the blade near the handle, but you need a 5x manifier to see it.
I don't know what Windlass even means,,

Windlass Steelcrafts originates in India and has companies in U.S.A. and U.K. these days.
I believe they still supply the Indian Gurkha regiments with kukri, but can't be sure.

Found a few more:
1. Chhetri-two-handed battle kukri.


2. Dharan-butcher.


3. Unknown.


4. WW2 Sirupate.


5. WW1 / WW2 Battalion Issue.

Wicked looking blades,what are the notches in the blade near the hilt for??

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Wicked looking blades,what are the notches in the blade near the hilt for??

The notch is to let blood drip off the blade in battle so one could still use his kukri without his hand slipping from the blood.

Almost forgot the blade I keep under my bed !!
Chitlange.

Why do you like this one more than the others?

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Why do you like this one more than the others?

John, I don't necessarily like this one best, but over the years (very recently too)
I've had known junkies/dealers knocking on my door to see if anyone was home,
prior to a possible burglary.

When I open the door and I've got this in one hand and a sharpening stone in the other,
they always say 'sorry, wrong flat' and beat a hasty retreat.

This particular kukri was not expensive and if I had to use it, I would not lose any sleep
if it ended up in a police evidence room for 6 or 12 months.

I'm not trying to sound macho or boastful, it's just that my other kuks are VERY precious
to me and I don't want the possibility of not getting one of the others back
after a possible trial.

I contacted my friend in Kathmandu with personal specifications for a kuk
for a "particular purpose"and this was the result.

Nobody touches my stash of Pinaud

That'll work ,,,,,,

talk about Choppers..
a real head chopper.

awesome stuff gotta love the khukuri's
some great items in your collections lads
I have an old one in my collection also but nothing flash & showing its age
but this is my design for one of my next knife options I intend to make, about 12" overall length