Kukri Sharpening

[Vulpes217]

How would you start off sharpening a blunt kukri?

[wildernesswikiup14]

@Vulpes217 start with a coarse file on it and move up to the puck.

[getogaara]

I've been sharpening my cold steel machete for like 20 minutes and while it has gotten sharper it's not razor sharp like I want it. Any tips?

[GOONZOOF]

@819rambo how can I make a paracord I have the paracord but how should I cut it help me thnx

[rasafin]

how can i protect my kukri against rust?

[wildernesswikiup14]

@rasafin keep dry and away from water. A thin coat of oil will help too

[rasafin]

@wildernesswikiup14 thank you very much!! cool vid and cool music

[LaxingIsLife]

do you need oil for the puck?

[wildernesswikiup14]

@LaxingIsLife no, it jut absorbs it and wastes the oil and does not aid you, dry is best or if you need some lubrication then i guess water would work

[819rambo]

hey i make paracord brc



[marksmanman96]

What kind of multi tool is that?

[wildernesswikiup14]

@marksmanman96 gerber diesel

[marksmanman96]

@wildernesswikiup14 thanks

[mark01318]

Ur shirt has the dave cantenbary logo :P

[youngemrprepper]

thats not how u sharpen a knife i mean u can get it sharp but u con get it much sharper

[Jenult]

@youngemrprepper This type of stone isn't meant for razor sharp edges. Its meant to put an edge on a dull or beat up blade and get it fairly sharp, then you can proceed to the finer stuff (sandpaper, ceramic, leather, etc) to get that hair shaving edge.

[TedOfNod]

this looks TOTALLY safe

[chrisafreak]

@TedOfNod i know right??? toooootally safe O_o "ima gunna point a knife at me stomach duuurrrrrrrp" sereiously dude a lil common sence helps lol

[Xarcas]

@chrisafreak a little skill goes a long way.

Kinda like spelling huh?

duurrrp a de dum

[chrisafreak]

@Xarcas lol fair point but still i was always taught never to point a blade at yourself and he did look like he was close to stabbbing himself in the stomach at points

[jcollen96818]

@chrisafreak knowing how to spell also helps

[fcknutts]

great video thank you! the day i saw this me and my buddy jumped in my car and took an hour drive to bass pro so i could get the lansky puck (no one else around me had one) thanks again!

[frankgon4]

Exactly what I was looking for.  Thanks.

Any idea what the grit is on the rough side and the smooth side?

I could not find out anything on google.

[wildernesswikiup14]

@frankgon4 uhhh my guess is like rough = 200 ish and smooth = 700 ish i dont know though, thats just a guess. sorry i cant help.

[Carnuss]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[Carnuss]

I got the same Kukri but when I got it it was kinda blunt. When I shapened it with the rough side then the smooth side (with the same puck) the Kukri was well sharper.

[toliverfive]

The Lansky Lawn & Garden Sharpening Tool [shaped kinda like a cigar] is also good for the Khurkuri design. Cool vid.

[FabioCrow07770]

pretty cool

[max465t]

can you also use that puck wet?

[wildernesswikiup14]

@max465t ehh kinda not really

[TripAClaymore]

I was and still am considering getting this item. I just got my bolo machete and also got a double grit DMT folding stone which seems to do the trick pretty well.

[timmy12370]

how long should you sharpen the knife with the puck?

[wildernesswikiup14]

@timmy12370 till its sharp

[TheiTouchGuys]

18inch?

[wildernesswikiup14]

@TheiTouchGuys 12 inch

[azuan01]

You have to sharpen it regularly especially after use. So everyone should know how to sharpen it. But you cannot do it like that. What would happen if it slip from your hand.

[MrWer1138]

I use an eze-lap diamond sleel on mine,I dont like the circle method it wrecks the blades,Use full strokes from back to front alternating sides as to get an even edge,start with more pressure and gradually use less.

[flipmodollas]

not a bad choice with the puck, though I find that with traditinal Kukri's a whetstone or puke isn't very effective a file will do better IMO

[microminiskirt]

Isn't it better to just have a professional to sharpen the Kukri?

[wildernesswikiup14]

@microminiskirt not necessarily. sometimes that means you need to have it shipped out and its gone for days on end. also, there is risk the blade might get damaged in shipping. and a stone like the puck costs about $5 bucks. a good sharpening can cost up to $50 (for where i am with shipping). and with this, you have the satisfaction of doing it yourself and learning a useful skill

[microminiskirt]

@wildernesswikiup14 Actually I would just go to a place that would do it right on the spot for me.

I found a Kukri by KA BAR it costs $51.00 but it comes from the factory already sharpened unlike the Cold Steel Kikri's. I may consider getting the KA BAR it got good ratings and seems to be of better quality over the Cold Steel. What do you think?

[wildernesswikiup14]

@microminiskirt sounds good. and if you have a place that does it right on the spot go for it. up here i dont so i just do it myself. but yeah ka bar is a great knife maker.

[Musikkingofthecookie]

@microminiskirt i think that seems like a good idea

however, if you want a durable one you should get a Bush hog Kukri machete, apparently they have the best ratings

[MrWer1138]

@microminiskirt If you use a knife it gets dull,If it gets dull the first day of a five day camping trip and you have no clue how to sharpen it then youre stuck with a giant paper weight.LEARN HOW TO SHARPEN YOURE OWN BLADES!!! hahahaha Its not that hard just practice.

[kaizoebara]

The file of the multi-tool just slides over the steel. Also, don't impale yourself while sharpening.

[zMalachi]

hey, thanks for making this I just used a puck to sharpen my machete.

Quick question...the lighter grey side is the coarser one right?....can't tell much of a difference between the two...

[reverendhortonchris]

Hey nice Kukri I have the same one, cold steel haha I love it it's like a lawnmower blade, great video!

[wilcox1219]

Nice pathfinder shirt!

[nephilium67]

Can I find a Lansky Puck at Home depot or Lowes?

[wildernesswikiup14]

@nephilium67 maybe i'm not 100% sure, but its a safe place to look

[izsmrpickle]

I just got my Smith & Wesson kukri in the mail and I was lookin to sharpen it, should i still follow this video? And if so where would I find the Lansky?

[sirupate]

Good vid, but it probably isn't the best way on convexed traditional kukri, wet and dry on mouse pad, swiping away, and finish with a strop is the best method there.

[reddog694uk]

At carpentry school we were taught that a file works best in one direction, Maybe files have changed?

[6Keal]

Quick question:  at 4:00 what tool are you using and why ? thanks the video is very helpful.

[wildernesswikiup14]

a file on my multi tool

[TheChromeStallion]

Cool video.

[YouMockMe]

nice vid. I've been wondering how they sharpened with a curve like that.

[syrano2005]

the kukri is the best wilderness machete in my opinion, but not the ka bar ones

[wildernesswikiup14]

i am also finding the cold steel one is more suited towards brush clearing. a Nepalese Kukri is what im looking at. much thicker and has a wedge shape. also they have a reputation for being a workhorse lol

[wtf01s4]

@syrano2005

whats wrong with the kabar ones

[syrano2005]

I have tried both, the Nepalese and the Kabar's, both are good, but if you're going deep into the jungle you need your machete to be alittle bit heavy so you don't put too much energy in it, but the Kabar is good too, especially for the price

[wtf01s4]

@syrano2005

true. the KaBar Kukri was my first serious blade purchase. I bought it because it seemed like a good compromise between an axe and a machete. I'm happy with it, but I wish it would hold an edge better. However, my technique and sharpenining skills are unrefined, which no doubt contribute to its inability to hold an edge.

[AUTHORITYZERO1]

and can you hunt with em"? and by hunt i mean deer, not people (:

[wildernesswikiup14]

im sure you can, anything is possible with enough practice and patience.

[brradsullivan]

you can throw a kukri but not with enough force to travel and deliver a killer blow, so unless you want to climb a tree and wait lol the sole purpose of a gurka kukri is to kill people, the cold steel and ka bar ones are paper thin crap they are made for clearing small brush

[nephilium67]

@AUTHORITYZERO1 What about ZOMBIES!!

[AUTHORITYZERO1]

what is the kukri used for?

[wildernesswikiup14]

cutting brush and light wood

[AUTHORITYZERO1]

really? i thought it would be more manlly for something like oh, i don't know, say killing? well all is good (: love these, i got one...

[wildernesswikiup14]

well you could kill someone with it but, that might result in some jail time lol.

[AUTHORITYZERO1]

good point (:

[SackTapKing]

thanks man really helpful.

[mojothemigo]

nice sharpener and way to use it. Recently bought a survival/conbat Kukri and read the way the Nepalese sharpen theirs is with a small, dull bladed knife which is made for that purpose. On the instructions on how to sharpen it, they hold the handle with the blade down, start at the tip of the blade, and pull up towards the handle. It also said that a sharpening stone would be better, so I'll have to check out that handy one you have.

[wildernessurvival]

where would you get the stone?

[TexasBushcraft]

do you just use the fine side after the coarse?

[wildernesswikiup14]

yeah unless u just need a fine tuned edge then just use the fine edge.

[CPLBSS88]

i hardly ever use teh coarse...unles i have some heavy nicks. usualy teh fine side and a few strops to polish the edge is all thats needed.

[Mattrocks1231]

Good vid, I happen to have the puck ( from Dave Cantebury, again THE BEST ) and it sharpens very well on my wetterlings but doesn't really do a good job with smaller knives. Anyway good video and keep it up.

[survivalknowhow]

great video kal !!cant wait to see the review on that axe 5/5

[madcow1001NL]

while the idea behind he puck is good. i think its to heavy.

what I use my self is a small piece of wood with wet and dry sand paper on it. good thing about this is that you can make a couple with different grits, and use one for you knife and the other for the axe/kukri

[wildlifeed]

Good video. Thanks for the share, Ed