Originally Posted by
MickR
Yes I have, just once, and I would again. My delivery came through just fine. As for use as a machete, yes you could use one as a machete, but I would tend to look into Willies idea, as a khukuri does feel odd in that useage. It would be much better as a machete than a tradtional Khukuri.
They are both, a practical means of stopping liquids running down the blade onto the handle, and subsequently your hand, making for a slippery grip. And a religious symbol.
Actually they were more of a sword to begin with. As a knife they were just tradtional, not really a tradtional fighting knife, but most certainly used for that purpose, as well as field, farm and household duties.
As for the having to draw blood, that is a misconception.
Mick