I thought the natural way of using kukri to shave or whittle is to us it like a draw knife. It'd been harder to do this in your video and some would accuse you of not doing a fair comparison using a different position for each tool. I don't own a kukri (but own a few bowies that are smaller) but several of my friends do so I get to try them out as well, I agree with you about both being great and serve different functions.
I got a kukri for Christmas! It was shipped from a forge in Kathmandu and I'm very impressed with the design and function of it. Thanks for your video!
I personally use the short straight section of my kukri for bark removal and feather sticks. I basically stand behind and over my piece of wood and just use downward pressure. Gives me the control i need.
Nice knifes! I actually got a real deal kukri knife from Nepalese UN soldier in Bosnia during the 90's war. I was just a kid then, and got it as a present. Do you know what a kukri knife is worth, not that im selling mine, but it would be interesting to know. The one i've got is not factory made or something, its from his local village blacksmith. Once again, nice video!
The Kaudi is there to divert any flow of 'fluid' running down the blade away from the hilt.
A favoured attack would have been a stab to the opponents mid section. The Kaudi would help to prevent the grip from becomming slick with blood. It is said (and referenced by period eyewitnesses) that the Nepali would then pull the Kukri out causing the opponent to double over and behead them with a single downward slash to the back of the neck.
Honestly, Kukris are made more as a weapon/brush clearer. Not precise enough to do detailed work as efficiently. Now, when it comes to self-defense I would choose the kukri. Granted you need good arm strength to use the Kukri efficiently.
I didn't know that they would omit the cho. If I would have known that, I would have opted not to have it on the blade. I have yet to see a Kukri without the cho, did you order one without it or know of someone who has? I might have to look into this if I order another. Thanks
I really enjoyed this video I did think that when you were shaving the bark off it looked like the kukri did the job faster it may have taken bigger chunks out but if you want controlled carving/whittling wouldn't a much smaller knife be more suitable any way?
I like the kukri paired up with a small knife in my multie tool. I find that I can do whatever I need to do with this combination. I like how the kukri functions as a machete and as an ax. The weight of the kukri is offset by the fact I don't need an ax or saw. Although my multie tool has a small saw in it.
After being stationed with Ghurkas I bought a Kukuri from a Nepalese smith, and I love it. Right now at my apartments I never answer the door without it in my hand.
u under sold the kukri where as with the "boowie" knife u have done quite a bit of research about and immaturely put in your description u don't want shit for how u say it when most of the people who take the piss out of for for it are probably kids after a laugh and will probably not care what you put in your description personally i prefer the kukri because of its shape not just the angle its made at but also its thicker at the top of the blade which helps with the chopping not the weight
the Kukri in my opinion can do anything the bowie can(with practice) exept stab a bear to death! lol both are great knives for what they were intended and this vid explains that very well I think, the fact that neither design has changed over time is testament to that! Kukri for camping and Bowie for hunting for me.( I do NOT recommend stabbing bears) but if attacked by an animal it will be on top of you and the Kukri needs room to swing and is curved so awkward in close quarters.GREAT VID!
my friend who is Nepalese said that the Kukri is a "Goat Sword/Knife" and was sometimes used when a Goat had rabies or something, and chopped its massive neck.
@Jeff8090 the kukri would win hands down it has the weight on the end for added slicing power, the kukri has been known to cut off arms with a single slice
i think both knives are good, as long as its sharp. the only bad knife is a dull knife. but if your in the wild SOL any knife will be better than no knife when it comes down to it.and remember a knife is a tool learn to use it and you already have enough knowledge to survive
Hello from Spain. Nice video, I just want to know about your Kukri knife, is hand maded? any brand? store? internet?... where you find it?, I really like your blade, look awesome and work well too. Thanks and have a good one!
Thanks for the comment. The blade on my kukri is exactly 10" if measured from the top of the blade to the tip. If I measure from the bottom of the blade to the tip it is 9.75" Hope that helps.
mate you you knew anything you wold know that the kukri you have showcased here is really just a kukri shaped machete. and that a real kukri will have a blade of about 1cm thick and is a hatchet replacement. so before you go saying that people know nothing maybe you should get the right equipment.
You obviously do not know what you are talking about. The blade per my measurements on this kukri is 7/16" thick, or 11.1125mm, or 1.1 cm. This kukri is made in the same shop that makes the kukris for the Nepalese Army, British Army Brigade of Gurkhas, and the Indian Gorkha Regiments. Only the handle style is different. So since I am using the right equipment, and posting the video, I have every right to say that you or other people who are making ignorant comments know nothing.
Both are fine for a camping or outdoorsman general utility knife.
The kukri is indeed used as a general purpose tool by the Nepali people, but they come in different sizes and geometries of the basic shape.
The kukri being shown appears to be the military issue, which can be used in the field, including chopping either wood or people. But they usually also come with a smaller knife and a sharpening steel too for skinning animals or what-not.
Good comment. It is nice when people who actually know what they are talking about post comments. It is a refreshing break from all of the foolish comments from people who know nothing but wish they did. Your points are all correct and appreciated. Thanks -- TMFA
If you were half as smart as you thought you were, you would know that the kukri is used predominately as a farm tool. It is used everyday as a farm tool, harvest knife, household chopper, and ceremonial instrument. Do your research before you act like an uneducated fool.
@TheManFromAlaska ...I m a Nepalese n let me tell the ppl here that we used khukuri in Nepal in every battle n wars we fought. The present day Nepalese Soldiers in British Gurkhas n Indian Gurkhas still use it in combat. Like 'TheManFromAlaska' said....it is also used to chop woods, meat, cut vegetables n decapitate buffaloes. I used to use it to chop bamboos wen i was a kid to make kites. We r so used to this knife since childhood that we use it for many purpose.
@jinnaraka It's illegal to "kill people" to demonstrate these knives, hence the wood cutting, which shows the cutting properties of both blades. Maybe you shout smarten up yourself and use a bit of common sense before insulting someone.
True they are pretty different but there was indeed a point to comparing the two as I had gotten many request to show them in use side by side. So that in itself if more than good enough for the comparison.
i'd say the bowie and the khukuri do pretty much the same in theory, i bought myself one of those Khukuri house khukuri's, amazing knife, but haven't had chance to use it yet, also, who makes that bowie, it's a nice knife!
Thank you for this comparison. I brought a few kukris from Nepal and completely agree with your assessment. Also, thanks for the tip on the correct pronunciation for Bowie. Cheers.
It is a Khukuri House "American Eagle Kukri". If you are interested in it I also have another video titled "American Eagle Kukri - Khukuri House" which has a review of it.
White blade....based on my experience of using different blades, white or say stainless blades are good only for cutting flesh and soft wood. But they become dented when used in hard wood or bamboo.... in survival I think I prefer other types of blades, you are not going to cut flesh or meat all the time anyway.
yeah kukri is a chopper not a "shaver" :P thats why i think you always need 3 blades for all around - 1 kukri (machete or knive depends on what you like to chop),1 survival knive like kabar bk9 or heavy bowie like models for jobs like batoning,1 tough folding knive with plain edge for small jobs. If someone thinks different i would love to share ;-)
@anestischatzibeis actually you can do it all with a machete. I've seen Filipino soldiers use a machete to turn a bamboo trunk into a water canister, a makeshift stove, a spoon and fork and even makeshift plates.
@Jadandlud yeah you re right,i ve seen same thing on africa.they re using traditional machetes for many jobs.so you re right BUT they can do it,can we?Try to split wood with a machete(something like oak not an african banana tree :P) its a matter of place and skills.They re maybe using machetes since they were 10 yo,so they re better on this.We can do 10-15% of the things they can do with these blades.
one thing about the shaving\peeling test is that the kukhri knife works better draw knife style. what part of ak are you from? also cold steel makes better versions of both those knives.
@truemonster1 The cold steel comment. I have tested both authentic Khukuri's and Cold Steel. Cold steel is better at soft targets, but is not as good against hard targets such as Oak or other hard woods. Side Note: Some of the Cold Steel products do come out of China.
@frankgon4 im not one of those knife snobs, i dont really care where something is made if it fits my needs. and i made that comment before i knew that the kukri he was using wasnt just some cheap hunk of crap like it appears to be. and up until recently the steel quality of "authentic" kukris along with the manufacturing quality wasnt that great. the company that makes this appears to make decent quality stuff though.
why do people compare a kukri to a machete? It obviously functions more like a hatchet than a machete, or at least the real ones do, not those crappy thin ones
This is one of the most objective comparisons of pretty much anything ive ever seen. Great job and thanks.
It seems like what it boils down to is each knife is best at what it is designed for. The kukri is a chopping knife. More of a hi tech machete. The bowie is an all purpose knife/hunting knife which is good at carving, slicing,cutting but both seem to be excellent thanks
Less precision with the Khukri was probably more a result of me being new to using this particular blade design, and not a result of the design itself. I would bet that someone who had been using a Khukri for a long period of time would be very accurate with it.
Yes that is correct to some degree, but what it really boils down to is how the blade was heat treated. A high carbon blade with proper heat treatment will be both strong and flexible. High carbon blades are usually much stronger and less prone to chipping or cracking than most of the common stainless used such as 400 series in blades.
@TheManFromAlaska Correct. Stainless Steel is by nature very brittle. I don't recommend anything over 12 inches in stainless steel as the torque applied through chopping can cause the blade to snap. Under 12 inches and you are probably okay. Torque (pounding and twisting from chopping) increases exponentially with every inch increased.
The True test between these knifes are..... One will cut down small tress with ease and the other will not. You should compare the two in clearing a path.
Nice Vid, but thats not really a khukuri you have there. The original khukuri-grip is essential to this knife! It is much better suited for this knife, cause it supports the chopping style, and it gives you a much more secure grip, so you can use it much harder and deliver more energy than with the western-style grip.
Great. I am glad to know that there are some people out there that appreciate the time that I take to make these videos. I get tired of all the whiny people who want to talk crap, but have no experience with anything. If there is anything that you would like to see me put onto video let me know. P.S. -- If you want to get a hawk, I can point you in the right direction for a good one.
I know what you are talking about, but I have done this for close to 20 years with all sorts of knives and hawks, made from many different types of steel, and never have I chipped a blade. Not once. Cutting down onto a wooden block will not chip a blade unless it is brittle from the maker not tempering it right after the hardening process. Most properly made blades can be bent 90 deg and not chip. I have even seen custom makers chop into mild steel and not chip their blades.
I am getting tired of explaining this. Jim Bowie, was a Louisianian and Texan. People in both places pronounce his name as I do. The descendants of Jim's brother, Rezin Jr. who reside in Louisiana pronounces it "Boo-ee" as I do. Even Wikipedia has the pronunciation the same as I do with references. So get over it, I am right in the way I say it.
ha ha i dont wanna hurt someones feeling but there is no comparison of bowie wid khuki its just like compairing single action revolver wid Smith and Wesson 500 500SW Mag so please .....no bowie can compair kukri its not me every one says that ...
@aseglkj You are correct, the Arkansas toothpick has a heavier blade and is straighter. i stand corrected. But i am correct in stating that the kuk, is designed as a chopper and not comparable to a Bowie.
having used kukri since i was born in Nepal and spending years in the ROYAL GURKHA RIFLES, kukri is by far, best weapon in any kind of environment. I dont have any clue about american version, but in Nepal , all nepalese use kukris and they come with a karda and a chakmak. karda is small replica of kukri used to cut smaller objects or sharpen the kukri and chakmak is used to make fire.The use of kukri has varied from building, clearing, chopping, digging and cutting.
@aseglkj hey man dont be an asshole.. if you didnt like the opinions expressed in the video... dont watch or do it yourself... but dont just sit there criticizing others..
@aseglkj well if you want to be technical about it, thats not a legit kukri either. thats from coldsteel. so technically you told him to make the bowie better while its already a great comparisson. great vid.
Actually, that is a legit Kukuri it's hand made in Nepal by The Kukuri house, and it's called the American eagle (Freedom).
Kukuri house is the only company that is licenced to provide Kukuris to the Gurkha’s.
Look it up on Google and you will see what I mean.
As for CS, the price of their Gurkha Kukuri is WAY WAAAY over priced at about $250 USD, I could buy 9 REAL hand forged carbon steel differentially heat treated Kukuris from The Kukuri House for the same price.
Did your Kukri come that sharp from factory, or did you sharpen on it some more / give it a professional edge? Thanks, as I am purchasing one tomorrow. Oh, and also just how scratched up toes the blade get doing simple wood chopping like that?
Mine came very sharp so I never touched it. It is still very sharp after heavy cutting, so I still haven't touched it. My blade is is very good shape still. The only thing is that the blade will get junk on it from the wood but it comes off with some soap and water. It is no different than a kitchen knife.
the number one reason i carry a kukri instead of a bowie is the point. I have almost never seen a bowie that has been really used that hasn't had the point broken off. I have more than one kukri (only because i like them, not from wearing them out) and have never broken any. they are the best all around knife you can get. I would however suggest carrying a smaller everyday knife for simple jobs like cutting rope peeling apples and the like.
I like it just fine. I don't really use it ever though, I though I would, but I just don't. If you were in the market for a bowie I would try to find one with a high carbon blade though.
I just found one online for $35.00, and I was thinking of getting it as a present for someone. I doubt they'd use it for hard work. I may get it, I'm not sure. It looks sweet though, that's for sure!
it is the American Eagle Kukri from Khukuri House. If you are interested in a more detailed look at it see my video entitled, "American Eagle Kukri-Khukuri House".
You pronounced bowie right, haters gonna hate. Haha. Tomahawk + bowie will probably be what ill be using... Although a kukri and a mora would probably work as well.. Might weight more though. Good video, cheers.
Yeah it is funny. I got to thinking about it and where I grew up half of my life in Texas, they say it like I do in the video. People here might not know, but Bowie was a Texan. Seems like then people in Texas would know the proper pronunciation of his name. So since people in Jim Bowie's home state pronounce his name as I do, I am thinking that I must be right.
where did you buy the bowie do they made other bowies
worldmann900 1 day ago
I thought the natural way of using kukri to shave or whittle is to us it like a draw knife. It'd been harder to do this in your video and some would accuse you of not doing a fair comparison using a different position for each tool. I don't own a kukri (but own a few bowies that are smaller) but several of my friends do so I get to try them out as well, I agree with you about both being great and serve different functions.
WARLORDVONDOOM 2 weeks ago
I got a kukri for Christmas! It was shipped from a forge in Kathmandu and I'm very impressed with the design and function of it. Thanks for your video!
DamianaRaven 2 months ago
@DamianaRaven
Awesome. Glad that the video was of use to you. Hope you enjoy your new Kukri.
TheManFromAlaska 2 months ago
what kinda wood were you using? was it soft or hard. you should try both
superducktapeman 2 months ago
i can hear the tree huggers crying XD
jackalpwn42 3 months ago
I personally use the short straight section of my kukri for bark removal and feather sticks. I basically stand behind and over my piece of wood and just use downward pressure. Gives me the control i need.
Xarcas 3 months ago
Nice knifes! I actually got a real deal kukri knife from Nepalese UN soldier in Bosnia during the 90's war. I was just a kid then, and got it as a present. Do you know what a kukri knife is worth, not that im selling mine, but it would be interesting to know. The one i've got is not factory made or something, its from his local village blacksmith. Once again, nice video!
JednaPiroga 3 months ago
how much is the kukri
evanfromirelan56 3 months ago
@Terratracks
The Kaudi is there to divert any flow of 'fluid' running down the blade away from the hilt.
A favoured attack would have been a stab to the opponents mid section. The Kaudi would help to prevent the grip from becomming slick with blood. It is said (and referenced by period eyewitnesses) that the Nepali would then pull the Kukri out causing the opponent to double over and behead them with a single downward slash to the back of the neck.
Try doing that with a bowie!
MindlessMeatPuppet 3 months ago
my bowie sharper then that lol made it my self
ironwolf9999 4 months ago
I cannot fathom going into the wilds without both knives, to be honest. Love bowies and khukuris.
ArbyK 4 months ago
@Terratracks its there to keep the blood from getting on your hands without it, it would get slippery
nighthound67 5 months ago
if you were stuck out in the woods and all you had was a bowie it would do perfectly fine
parrott15 5 months ago
It's a good comparison on the tool functions, but what I would like to see is the Kukri vs the Bowie on a ballistic doll.
GodWarrior7771 5 months ago
i would never be able to pick.
poormanprepper 5 months ago
I wanna be peeling MY carrots with the bowie
kijakoga1 6 months ago
Honestly, Kukris are made more as a weapon/brush clearer. Not precise enough to do detailed work as efficiently. Now, when it comes to self-defense I would choose the kukri. Granted you need good arm strength to use the Kukri efficiently.
icetec1337 6 months ago
@Terratracks
Sounds cool. You should make a video of it and post it here as a video response. I would be interested in seeing it. Take Care -- TMFA
TheManFromAlaska 6 months ago
@Terratracks
I didn't know that they would omit the cho. If I would have known that, I would have opted not to have it on the blade. I have yet to see a Kukri without the cho, did you order one without it or know of someone who has? I might have to look into this if I order another. Thanks
TheManFromAlaska 6 months ago
Bowie knives are fighting knives, whereas the Kukri is intended for this sort of stuff.
Personally, I would take a Kukri any day of the week.
AgnarrArnfinn 6 months ago
they are both really good knives if someone could they should buy both
Trentster66 7 months ago
really nice video, great thiing you compared them side by side!
it helped choosing my knife!
..and thanks to you I've learnt how to pronounce "bowie" :)
crazydrummer03 7 months ago
Hollow grind=delicate edge, hard to sharpen
Convex grind=robust, easy to touch up with a strop or river clay and your leather belt
If you don't carry a belt knife, you're a dead man.
PS
Nobody stabs bears. They shoot them or get eaten.
jjdubuyou1976 7 months ago
@Jeff8090 When I was in the Nepalese countryside the people used khukuri mostly to kill goats for food.
j4allen 7 months ago
Emile has a kukri.....
frostymk00 7 months ago
I really enjoyed this video I did think that when you were shaving the bark off it looked like the kukri did the job faster it may have taken bigger chunks out but if you want controlled carving/whittling wouldn't a much smaller knife be more suitable any way?
tannim420 7 months ago
I like the kukri paired up with a small knife in my multie tool. I find that I can do whatever I need to do with this combination. I like how the kukri functions as a machete and as an ax. The weight of the kukri is offset by the fact I don't need an ax or saw. Although my multie tool has a small saw in it.
andrewsheldonreeves 7 months ago
hey where did you get your kukri it looks awsome
goldmasterchief117 7 months ago
If I was lost anywhere I'd take the Kukuri. Knowing I could chop a deer in half (with a good amount of force), is kinda comforting.
htmldude 7 months ago
After being stationed with Ghurkas I bought a Kukuri from a Nepalese smith, and I love it. Right now at my apartments I never answer the door without it in my hand.
SarcasticWino 7 months ago
one of the few fair comparisons found on youtube
MrPdante 7 months ago 2
@MrPdante
Thanks for the comment. I like both of these knives so I wanted to give realistic positives to each.
TheManFromAlaska 7 months ago
I have the standard Nepal Army issue from Khukri House and like it better then my Ka-Bar and Case Bowie for outdoors stuff.
Better price too, even with shipping from Nepal.
esc1127 7 months ago
Kukri is a hacking weapon
PapaI3oss 7 months ago
u under sold the kukri where as with the "boowie" knife u have done quite a bit of research about and immaturely put in your description u don't want shit for how u say it when most of the people who take the piss out of for for it are probably kids after a laugh and will probably not care what you put in your description personally i prefer the kukri because of its shape not just the angle its made at but also its thicker at the top of the blade which helps with the chopping not the weight
qwerty333333444444 7 months ago
the Kukri in my opinion can do anything the bowie can(with practice) exept stab a bear to death! lol both are great knives for what they were intended and this vid explains that very well I think, the fact that neither design has changed over time is testament to that! Kukri for camping and Bowie for hunting for me.( I do NOT recommend stabbing bears) but if attacked by an animal it will be on top of you and the Kukri needs room to swing and is curved so awkward in close quarters.GREAT VID!
yetitracker 8 months ago
@yetitracker Well the kukri is made for chopping off limbs .. I think it might kill an animal.. ;)
evilkill7890 7 months ago
my friend who is Nepalese said that the Kukri is a "Goat Sword/Knife" and was sometimes used when a Goat had rabies or something, and chopped its massive neck.
420timkelly 8 months ago
I personally prefer the kukri because it can also cut a pig in half in one blow.
thumpthumpgrenade 8 months ago
Sniper: A bit of the ol' chop chop!
danucciguzman 8 months ago
personally, both of them are great knives
pinoypower247 8 months ago
@Jeff8090 the kukri would win hands down it has the weight on the end for added slicing power, the kukri has been known to cut off arms with a single slice
darkhill5 8 months ago
I have a question to author: where you get this kukri?
Davidxsniper93 8 months ago
@Davidxsniper93
Please see the description.
TheManFromAlaska 8 months ago
i think both knives are good, as long as its sharp. the only bad knife is a dull knife. but if your in the wild SOL any knife will be better than no knife when it comes down to it.and remember a knife is a tool learn to use it and you already have enough knowledge to survive
1990prodigy 8 months ago
Hello from Spain. Nice video, I just want to know about your Kukri knife, is hand maded? any brand? store? internet?... where you find it?, I really like your blade, look awesome and work well too. Thanks and have a good one!
Joranba 8 months ago
@Joranba
I added the model and where to buy it in the description. Good Luck.
TheManFromAlaska 8 months ago
@Notengoespacio
Thanks for the comment. The blade on my kukri is exactly 10" if measured from the top of the blade to the tip. If I measure from the bottom of the blade to the tip it is 9.75" Hope that helps.
TheManFromAlaska 9 months ago
i think th kukri is more practical
shogun126 9 months ago
@shogun126
Yeah the kukri is pretty sweet.
TheManFromAlaska 9 months ago
@Notengoespacio Yes it is.
TheManFromAlaska 9 months ago
mate you you knew anything you wold know that the kukri you have showcased here is really just a kukri shaped machete. and that a real kukri will have a blade of about 1cm thick and is a hatchet replacement. so before you go saying that people know nothing maybe you should get the right equipment.
diedie531 9 months ago
@diedie531
You obviously do not know what you are talking about. The blade per my measurements on this kukri is 7/16" thick, or 11.1125mm, or 1.1 cm. This kukri is made in the same shop that makes the kukris for the Nepalese Army, British Army Brigade of Gurkhas, and the Indian Gorkha Regiments. Only the handle style is different. So since I am using the right equipment, and posting the video, I have every right to say that you or other people who are making ignorant comments know nothing.
TheManFromAlaska 9 months ago
Both are fine for a camping or outdoorsman general utility knife.
The kukri is indeed used as a general purpose tool by the Nepali people, but they come in different sizes and geometries of the basic shape.
The kukri being shown appears to be the military issue, which can be used in the field, including chopping either wood or people. But they usually also come with a smaller knife and a sharpening steel too for skinning animals or what-not.
Bowie would be safer for most average people.
nightowl8936 9 months ago
@nightowl8936
Good comment. It is nice when people who actually know what they are talking about post comments. It is a refreshing break from all of the foolish comments from people who know nothing but wish they did. Your points are all correct and appreciated. Thanks -- TMFA
TheManFromAlaska 9 months ago 2
@jinnaraka
If you were half as smart as you thought you were, you would know that the kukri is used predominately as a farm tool. It is used everyday as a farm tool, harvest knife, household chopper, and ceremonial instrument. Do your research before you act like an uneducated fool.
TheManFromAlaska 9 months ago 28
@TheManFromAlaska ...I m a Nepalese n let me tell the ppl here that we used khukuri in Nepal in every battle n wars we fought. The present day Nepalese Soldiers in British Gurkhas n Indian Gurkhas still use it in combat. Like 'TheManFromAlaska' said....it is also used to chop woods, meat, cut vegetables n decapitate buffaloes. I used to use it to chop bamboos wen i was a kid to make kites. We r so used to this knife since childhood that we use it for many purpose.
mrlovedromeo0123 9 months ago
@jinnaraka o rly? how many ppl do u kill per day exactly?
I don't kill nearly enough to buy one of these.....
Taud 9 months ago
@jinnaraka It's illegal to "kill people" to demonstrate these knives, hence the wood cutting, which shows the cutting properties of both blades. Maybe you shout smarten up yourself and use a bit of common sense before insulting someone.
Baculus 9 months ago 3
never heard it called a booie. ive heard bow-e, and of course b-ouw-e but never boo-e
spongyjakester 9 months ago
@jinnaraka maybe 100 years ago
pyrea17 9 months ago
if i was in the woods id carry both the kukri for choppin wood the bowie for everything else
thedoubledeus 9 months ago
wow thoes are sharp lol
landon2271 9 months ago
BOO-E
pyrosish 9 months ago
two completely different knives. no point comparing but good video
theNICAguy 9 months ago
@theNICAguy
True they are pretty different but there was indeed a point to comparing the two as I had gotten many request to show them in use side by side. So that in itself if more than good enough for the comparison.
TheManFromAlaska 9 months ago 9
comparing these two blades is like comparing a baseball bat with a cricket bat.
jab15552 9 months ago
that bowie is gross
NatureManGuy 9 months ago
@Epicsword64
Thanks. I am glad there is at least one person besides myself that knows the proper pronunciation.
TheManFromAlaska 9 months ago 2
i'd say the bowie and the khukuri do pretty much the same in theory, i bought myself one of those Khukuri house khukuri's, amazing knife, but haven't had chance to use it yet, also, who makes that bowie, it's a nice knife!
RnW93 10 months ago
@RnW93
The bowie is a Puma Legacy. I got it with a rifle that I bought years ago.
TheManFromAlaska 10 months ago
the kukri looks like its weighted towards the tip and the bowie aint
laladoodieincarnate 10 months ago
thats the kukri in the game crossfire
XxDeRNooBiiExX 10 months ago
Thank you for this comparison. I brought a few kukris from Nepal and completely agree with your assessment. Also, thanks for the tip on the correct pronunciation for Bowie. Cheers.
ask00001 10 months ago
What kind of kukri is that? who makes it?
Aaronbillings 10 months ago
@Aaronbillings
It is a Khukuri House "American Eagle Kukri". If you are interested in it I also have another video titled "American Eagle Kukri - Khukuri House" which has a review of it.
TheManFromAlaska 10 months ago
@TheManFromAlaska It is a good blade, but I prefer the 3Chirra or Panawal Dotted.
frankgon4 10 months ago
White blade....based on my experience of using different blades, white or say stainless blades are good only for cutting flesh and soft wood. But they become dented when used in hard wood or bamboo.... in survival I think I prefer other types of blades, you are not going to cut flesh or meat all the time anyway.
odca06 10 months ago
The main difference is the weight, the khukuri or kukri is more of a chopping instrument, both are very nice tools
Fretfeeler 10 months ago
yeah kukri is a chopper not a "shaver" :P thats why i think you always need 3 blades for all around - 1 kukri (machete or knive depends on what you like to chop),1 survival knive like kabar bk9 or heavy bowie like models for jobs like batoning,1 tough folding knive with plain edge for small jobs. If someone thinks different i would love to share ;-)
anestischatzibeis 10 months ago
@anestischatzibeis actually you can do it all with a machete. I've seen Filipino soldiers use a machete to turn a bamboo trunk into a water canister, a makeshift stove, a spoon and fork and even makeshift plates.
Jadandlud 10 months ago
@Jadandlud yeah you re right,i ve seen same thing on africa.they re using traditional machetes for many jobs.so you re right BUT they can do it,can we?Try to split wood with a machete(something like oak not an african banana tree :P) its a matter of place and skills.They re maybe using machetes since they were 10 yo,so they re better on this.We can do 10-15% of the things they can do with these blades.
anestischatzibeis 10 months ago
use the middle of the kukri its the sharpest part of the blade and teh kukri is a skinning knife
master19978 11 months ago
one thing about the shaving\peeling test is that the kukhri knife works better draw knife style. what part of ak are you from? also cold steel makes better versions of both those knives.
truemonster1 11 months ago
@truemonster1 have to disagree with that comment.
frankgon4 10 months ago
@frankgon4 which part, i made 2 comments basically.
truemonster1 10 months ago
@truemonster1 The cold steel comment. I have tested both authentic Khukuri's and Cold Steel. Cold steel is better at soft targets, but is not as good against hard targets such as Oak or other hard woods. Side Note: Some of the Cold Steel products do come out of China.
frankgon4 10 months ago
@frankgon4 im not one of those knife snobs, i dont really care where something is made if it fits my needs. and i made that comment before i knew that the kukri he was using wasnt just some cheap hunk of crap like it appears to be. and up until recently the steel quality of "authentic" kukris along with the manufacturing quality wasnt that great. the company that makes this appears to make decent quality stuff though.
truemonster1 10 months ago
boewey????? its just bowie, man....
BigRooster747 11 months ago
why do people compare a kukri to a machete? It obviously functions more like a hatchet than a machete, or at least the real ones do, not those crappy thin ones
Pupil0fGod 11 months ago
This is one of the most objective comparisons of pretty much anything ive ever seen. Great job and thanks.
It seems like what it boils down to is each knife is best at what it is designed for. The kukri is a chopping knife. More of a hi tech machete. The bowie is an all purpose knife/hunting knife which is good at carving, slicing,cutting but both seem to be excellent thanks
cdreid9999 11 months ago
It looks like the the Khurki design is not that precise.
evilPERSON2009 11 months ago
@evilPERSON2009
Less precision with the Khukri was probably more a result of me being new to using this particular blade design, and not a result of the design itself. I would bet that someone who had been using a Khukri for a long period of time would be very accurate with it.
TheManFromAlaska 11 months ago 2
@evilPERSON2009 it depends on the user
zipppychickk 11 months ago
what bowie is that ?
MOISECRIMI 1 year ago
Hmm... Stainless steels are considered low-carbon steel, right? = /
If that's the case, you shouldn't fear the bowie chipping... It should be dulling or even a bent in the spine of the blade...
High-carbon steel = fragile.
Low-carbon steel = too easily malleable.
Zeroshenmegaman 1 year ago
@Zeroshenmegaman
Yes that is correct to some degree, but what it really boils down to is how the blade was heat treated. A high carbon blade with proper heat treatment will be both strong and flexible. High carbon blades are usually much stronger and less prone to chipping or cracking than most of the common stainless used such as 400 series in blades.
TheManFromAlaska 11 months ago 2
@TheManFromAlaska
Ahh... I see... Thanks for the info! = }
Zeroshenmegaman 11 months ago
@TheManFromAlaska Correct. Stainless Steel is by nature very brittle. I don't recommend anything over 12 inches in stainless steel as the torque applied through chopping can cause the blade to snap. Under 12 inches and you are probably okay. Torque (pounding and twisting from chopping) increases exponentially with every inch increased.
frankgon4 10 months ago
This guy is playing with wood in his basement
hazearoundtheworld1 1 year ago 2
The True test between these knifes are..... One will cut down small tress with ease and the other will not. You should compare the two in clearing a path.
devel155 1 year ago
thanks for the vid.
I think Khurkri is a bit overrated especially given its much higher price than bowie
MonsieurScaramanga 1 year ago
Thanks for the excellent video. Very good. I like the western handle, the old style Khukuri handle does bash the hand up after prolonged use.
Calortropis 1 year ago
Nice Vid, but thats not really a khukuri you have there. The original khukuri-grip is essential to this knife! It is much better suited for this knife, cause it supports the chopping style, and it gives you a much more secure grip, so you can use it much harder and deliver more energy than with the western-style grip.
FeliXT77 1 year ago
looks like your peelin a carrot
arktizzel 1 year ago
well slim blade profile can make it a bad splitter...
H1tMaster 1 year ago
@ferdinand7004
Great. I am glad to know that there are some people out there that appreciate the time that I take to make these videos. I get tired of all the whiny people who want to talk crap, but have no experience with anything. If there is anything that you would like to see me put onto video let me know. P.S. -- If you want to get a hawk, I can point you in the right direction for a good one.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
@combatcommand
I know what you are talking about, but I have done this for close to 20 years with all sorts of knives and hawks, made from many different types of steel, and never have I chipped a blade. Not once. Cutting down onto a wooden block will not chip a blade unless it is brittle from the maker not tempering it right after the hardening process. Most properly made blades can be bent 90 deg and not chip. I have even seen custom makers chop into mild steel and not chip their blades.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
@combatcommand
The blade will not chip from carving wood on a wooden chopping block.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
@combatcommand
On a block like that you actually get more force and better cutting from following through.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
@ferdinand7004
Cool. Whatever works best for you purpose is the right thing for you. A folding saw would be very useful at times to get a nice flat cut. Take care.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
its not boo-ee, its BO-EE
warlord4christ 1 year ago
@warlord4christ
Actually, it is boo-ee!
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
This is just fantastic, I've subscribed for that
coolcat726 1 year ago
@coolcat726
Thanks and welcome aboard.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
don´t own none of them , but I clearly saw the kukri do a better job.
teyacapan 1 year ago
you cant compare these tools one is more of a machete and the other a knife
blakeblazer7 1 year ago
@blakeblazer7
I can and I did.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago 12
i'm very like your bowie knife! plz, can u tell me where can i buy knife like that? :) thanx
Tesudzi 1 year ago
@Tesudzi
Khukuri House
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
my brothers mad cause he says bowis are better than kurkis
he says kurkis are shped inconvient and lokks like a boomerang
he loves bowies
blackdot122 1 year ago
@blackdot122
To each his own.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
@rhox275
By the way , it is not Sam Bowie, it is James Bowie.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago 2
@rhox275
I am getting tired of explaining this. Jim Bowie, was a Louisianian and Texan. People in both places pronounce his name as I do. The descendants of Jim's brother, Rezin Jr. who reside in Louisiana pronounces it "Boo-ee" as I do. Even Wikipedia has the pronunciation the same as I do with references. So get over it, I am right in the way I say it.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
whats the reason it's bent ?
cyberjackcyberjack 1 year ago
@cyberjackcyberjack - to put the weight forward into the sweet spot to increase chopping effectiveness...
immortalhxl 1 year ago
ha ha i dont wanna hurt someones feeling but there is no comparison of bowie wid khuki its just like compairing single action revolver wid Smith and Wesson 500 500SW Mag so please .....no bowie can compair kukri its not me every one says that ...
blackboyHTH 1 year ago
hey, nice video man, just a question... what's the cost of both ? i'd really like to know it
hekktorskate 1 year ago
@hekktorskate
I think the Kukri was around $60. I didn't buy the bowie but I believe they were around $75.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
i have chopped logs with my 15 inch kukri
cliffy135 1 year ago
where can i get the bowie?
crowleyreallystinks 1 year ago
HEY DUDE KUKURI IS NOT MENT FOR CHOPPING WOOD IT MEANT FOR CUTTING ENEMY TRY COMPARING IT WITH MEAT N BONE YOU WILL SEE THE DIFFERENCE
drackop 1 year ago
its an axe knife!
modtwenty 1 year ago
@aseglkj
I'm getting tired of you. Your out...
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
@aseglkj You are correct, the Arkansas toothpick has a heavier blade and is straighter. i stand corrected. But i am correct in stating that the kuk, is designed as a chopper and not comparable to a Bowie.
cliffcox66 1 year ago
having used kukri since i was born in Nepal and spending years in the ROYAL GURKHA RIFLES, kukri is by far, best weapon in any kind of environment. I dont have any clue about american version, but in Nepal , all nepalese use kukris and they come with a karda and a chakmak. karda is small replica of kukri used to cut smaller objects or sharpen the kukri and chakmak is used to make fire.The use of kukri has varied from building, clearing, chopping, digging and cutting.
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limbuckl 1 year ago
Completely invalid comparison. That's really cheap shitty bowie. Traditionally, a real bowie is at least 1/4" thick. Get a real bowie and try again.
aseglkj 1 year ago
@aseglkj
Send me one and I will redo the comparison. Or get a camera and do one yourself.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago 28
@aseglkj no matter what Bowie, they are two different knives. The kuk is a chopper. The Arkansas toothpick is not designed exclusively for chopping.
cliffcox66 1 year ago
@aseglkj hey man dont be an asshole.. if you didnt like the opinions expressed in the video... dont watch or do it yourself... but dont just sit there criticizing others..
KonstantinKuehn 1 year ago
@aseglkj lol, you were the only one that thumbs-downed it.
stealthbeast 1 year ago
@aseglkj well if you want to be technical about it, thats not a legit kukri either. thats from coldsteel. so technically you told him to make the bowie better while its already a great comparisson. great vid.
xXHaloReacherXx 1 year ago
@xXHaloReacherXx
Actually, that is a legit Kukuri it's hand made in Nepal by The Kukuri house, and it's called the American eagle (Freedom).
Kukuri house is the only company that is licenced to provide Kukuris to the Gurkha’s.
Look it up on Google and you will see what I mean.
As for CS, the price of their Gurkha Kukuri is WAY WAAAY over priced at about $250 USD, I could buy 9 REAL hand forged carbon steel differentially heat treated Kukuris from The Kukuri House for the same price.
StratoManBasejumper 1 year ago
@StratoManBasejumper but the coldsteel kukri was an american made kukri, the traditional witch is stronger is the Nepalese kukri.
xXHaloReacherXx 1 year ago 4
I just ordered a kukri from Ebay and it'll be at my door very soon.
DaddyWarbucks452 1 year ago
carbon would be more fragile, carbo steel is britle, stainless is maluable, its all about carbon content, the more carbon the more brittle (fragile)
bushcraftourway 1 year ago
Did the handle come loose or wobble
boblyism 1 year ago
Did your Kukri come that sharp from factory, or did you sharpen on it some more / give it a professional edge? Thanks, as I am purchasing one tomorrow. Oh, and also just how scratched up toes the blade get doing simple wood chopping like that?
fullmoviesnmusicvids 1 year ago
@fullmoviesnmusicvids
Mine came very sharp so I never touched it. It is still very sharp after heavy cutting, so I still haven't touched it. My blade is is very good shape still. The only thing is that the blade will get junk on it from the wood but it comes off with some soap and water. It is no different than a kitchen knife.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
I heard those kukri can slice bone
lUnseenSniperl 1 year ago
@lUnseenSniperl they were designed to lop off heads with least effort.
Bravehear71992 1 year ago
where can i get a kukri
boogerman501 1 year ago
@boogerman501
See my video entitled "American Eagle Kukri - Khukuri House"
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
the number one reason i carry a kukri instead of a bowie is the point. I have almost never seen a bowie that has been really used that hasn't had the point broken off. I have more than one kukri (only because i like them, not from wearing them out) and have never broken any. they are the best all around knife you can get. I would however suggest carrying a smaller everyday knife for simple jobs like cutting rope peeling apples and the like.
jramos007 1 year ago
Would you recommend that Bowie to someone in the market for one?
KagarBeardtooth 1 year ago
@KagarBeardtooth
I like it just fine. I don't really use it ever though, I though I would, but I just don't. If you were in the market for a bowie I would try to find one with a high carbon blade though.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
@TheManFromAlaska
I just found one online for $35.00, and I was thinking of getting it as a present for someone. I doubt they'd use it for hard work. I may get it, I'm not sure. It looks sweet though, that's for sure!
KagarBeardtooth 1 year ago
My conclusion from this vid:
short term utility and camping knife Bowie and stainless wins, because practical and lightweight
long term and tough survival knife Kukri and carbon steel wins because bad ass and heavy
HomoGnosticus 1 year ago
what kind of bowie knife is that, and where can i find it?
thanks
MrJeffDomer 1 year ago
nice kukri were did you get it
insanezy 1 year ago
@insanezy
it is the American Eagle Kukri from Khukuri House. If you are interested in a more detailed look at it see my video entitled, "American Eagle Kukri-Khukuri House".
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
You deffinitly said bowie right haha, that guy must be from the "literate" north lol
justin5914 1 year ago
You pronounced bowie right, haters gonna hate. Haha. Tomahawk + bowie will probably be what ill be using... Although a kukri and a mora would probably work as well.. Might weight more though. Good video, cheers.
Rozzrocks666 1 year ago
@Rozzrocks666
Yeah it is funny. I got to thinking about it and where I grew up half of my life in Texas, they say it like I do in the video. People here might not know, but Bowie was a Texan. Seems like then people in Texas would know the proper pronunciation of his name. So since people in Jim Bowie's home state pronounce his name as I do, I am thinking that I must be right.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
@Rozzrocks666
Thanks for the comment.
TheManFromAlaska 1 year ago
Ok..so what you recomended..I want the 2...but for survival..for combat?..or the kerambit?..see ya, camarad.
BerserkJheova 1 year ago
But a kukri does comes with a small knife for the finer stuff, no?
robin6512 1 year ago