Defender kukri review

[markquimby82]

I just got one of these for Christmas. I am having mine professionally polished and sharpened. I love it! I'll be reviewing mine when it gets back from the shop.

[0B1ken0bi]

Mate , Learn how to unsheath the Khukuri with safty ! NEVER encase teh sheath with you hand, you need those fingers for futer use ;)

[Contemplatehisface]

Love this knife. I think it's what I've always wanted in a blade. Any advise on how to keep it in tip top shape?

[markquimby82]

I'm so glad you did this review. I am getting this knife for Christmas from my wife and this is the only video review I have seen on it. Your vid makes me want it even more.

[thedoubledeus]

thats not a knife its a damn sword

[kenda091]

Hello.

I want to buy it and i would be very happy if you could give me some directions. Thnx.

[terminegger]

stealthyspider, you ARE Gareth Keenan from 'The Office'.

[darckg0d]

beautiful ;DD

[Calortropis]

Excellent Video. I have bought a KHHI Max xtream which is a bigger version of your American Eagle. Superb knife but heavy at 2lbs. As you say it chops like an axe. Also bought a Service No5 Ultimate and a Chukuri from Kukuri House Thamel. The only thing I would add is that if these are to be used think about getting them unpolished, they scratch less and the original temper is better maintained. Polishing does soften the edge a tad. Also got a show blade from KH Thamel, also fantastic.

[Aynarchist]

What would you think of having the Eagle handle on the Defender?

[DavidBeck1992]

The Defender model is made in Afghanistan. No Kauda (notch on the blade), dead give away. The other model is a Kukri House

[Dirtjocky12]

@DavidBeck1992 no its not. its just a different style blood dripper/notch. but its still a khhi product. they have other knives with a similar notch.

[codyfickes]

How much did that set you back?

[xxReaverXXCerberusxx]

@codyfickes Not much you can buy a Nepalese made one for around $50- $?00, but Cold Steel and other reproductions will cost maybe in the hundreds

[ikonik69]

My friend can you tell me who is the maker of this knife and where did you bought it. Thanks

[dudesomebody13]

What kind of steel is that made from??

[killerinthehounds]

truck leaf springs are made from 5160 steel.

[frankgon4]

Spider,

I just became a Distributor for Khukuri House this year. I am in Texas.

If you ever need one, I can get them at a bit lower cost. I just sold my last Defender yesterday and have more coming in. Christmas hit me pretty hard with sales. These knives are solidly built and I am proud to represent them. I have pictures of them in Nepal making these.

regards,

Frank

[Iaresatan]

Hey Spider, i love your videos, i was going to buy a kukri pretty soon and i'm stuck between this one (defender) and the 15' Victor. Any thoughts on this?

[ITSMETHEFLASH]

I would rather be shot then hacked with that.Great survival tool and a good weapon too.

[ggod408]

I just received my Defender and very happy with it. I'm not happy with the sheath as there isn't much retention. I think I'll be getting a custom kydex sheath for actual carry and saving the traditional sheath for display. I found a pic. on the web of a custom kydex sheath which also had two smaller sheaths attached to the front to which hold the sharpener and the smaller knife that come with it. I may have to post a video if I do so...

[c9ari]

I like things that are made to work. Their real beauty is that they are built for work. So if they are not made for the show ring that is ok for me. I would rather have a dog who knows how to hunt not a dog who can win in the show ring.

[jman98403]

how long did it take you to get shippin details and tracking number because i ordered 2 weeks ago today and still have not recieved either

[soaponaroapDG]

THAT was used in Resident Evil: Extinction... works very well against zombies.

[jccarter994]

is this thing to heavy for normal use like chopping small trees and branches??? because im thinking about getting the khhi victor kukri which is even heavier

[Kenjutsumasters]

love love love that khukri and love the way you say the word khukri lol

Cheers

[diliprai]

to see the sheer power of khukri and skill of gurkha when they handle it, watch this video ===> "way of the gurkha warrior"

[MrWer1138]

I got mine in the mail today! ,\m/

[MrWer1138]

I cringe when I see you wrap youre hand around the sheath when drawing it.If it goes through,YOWZA!

[MrWer1138]

Im chomping at the bit to get mine!

[athroballs]

I have large hands, just a tad larger than medium not massive and I was looking for a recomendation of which kukri to buy. I love the american eagle but the defender has a longer blade. I was looking for a good hunting knife that cuts through brush, vines, trees fairly well.

Which do you prefer? The defender or the american eagle?

[bassfuryvi]

great!

[zanuha]

Hey, the guys may get half-assed sometimes while making knives, so some are worse quality than others.

[SymAmineC8H11N]

i'm still waiting on my 15" victor, can't wait to gets it...

[celticgarrison]

I got a kukri from the same place as you...I use it as a hatchet...I've cut a lot of little trees down with it/

[nivekab]

I've just had my 15inch victor turned up. It's a brutal piece of steel! I'm a little disapointed with the finish though that was easly fixed. Money well spent

[msLAFFYTAFFY2012]

where could i order me two of the 15 in ones from? i like alice in resident evil with those

[gallowglarse]

Cheers for the review mate, I'm waiting on a Defender for the last few days now with a cordura sheath, Khukuri House are a pleasure to deal with. Any hassle with customs getting this beast into the UK? I can imagine Irish customs will have a field-day with this one.

[stubowl1]

nice knife. think i'll get the 15" victor and the 11" max : ) can't wait

[Henrymph]

...is it the 10" 'American Eagle' from the Khukri House?

[warriorofsteel01]

@Henrymph  yes

[Henrymph]

Great vid! Whats the name of the smaller khukri though ...the one you call 'you're fav all time knife' ...its gorgeous!! (...and where did u get it?) Thanx!

[seanmizusmc]

is the entire knife 15 inches or is that just the blade??

[SymAmineC8H11N]

the defender's 15" blade

[bunmann]

beautiful

[Druidbg]

HI! Do you know what is the difference between Khukuri house and Himalayan Imports kukris(quality of steel, quality of production and etc.) ?

[buddoyr]

HAHA if you think thats big, you need to check the long one, we use in our festival

[MustaphaJones]

I just bought this blade a couple weeks ago and it is amazing. Ive taken it camping and found that it excells as an axe or a machete, though the weight makes prolonged chopping pretty tiresome.

As for the fit and finish you talked about, I did notice that the handle had slight burns and blemishes from the manufacturing process. But that gives the knife character more than anything. Overall ive found its a great outdoor tool and could indeed do some serious asskicking if the situation provided.

[longtoes12]

Apperently when the Gurkhas take a khukri out of its sheath in battle it has to draw blood before it can be resheaved

[SourChews]

great video  = )

[brradsullivan]

i just purchased this from kukrihouse, its the third to my collection its a beautiful knife

[TheChromeStallion]

Can you tell us more about the Zombie problems, please? Thanks

[MrJivePirate]

i think you meant to call them the "finding a zombie to chop up because we killed them all with our ridiculous knives" problem

[Shadeofgray001]

great video. Love the knife. Any thoughts on making a chopping demonstration video with the knife. I'm curious on how well it chops compared to your "freedom".

[stealthyspider]

Yer i hope to get a chance to that at some point.

:-)

[jamiewiilams]

I was thinking of buying the 18inch panawal (no mercy) have you ever reviewed this one ?I am looking for one a bit heaver then the defender.

[stealthyspider]

No I have not got hold of that one yet. Its on my list to buy. If its anything like the defender it will be a real beast.  You need some real muscle to heft some of the big kukris. The big ones will take a head clean off.

[warriorofsteel01]

@stealthyspider

pretty much all of the blades khukri house makes can take a head off....or at least sever the spinal cord and leaving stuff hanging XD

[warriorofsteel01]

beautiful blade ....someday i hope to make blades like this...how long did it take to get yo ya im in the usa so it might tae longer if i oderder one

[stealthyspider]

It took around two weeks. The time befor was 3 weeks.

:-)

[warriorofsteel01]

Sorry for the horrid typographical errors XD  Im thinking about getting that same model...i do alot of heavy chopping and my ex-army british golock has served me well but i need a step up teehee

[stealthyspider]

Its a great axe replacment but its very heavy for a machete. Nearly 3lbs.

:-)

[m415mike]

But it just wouldn't feel handmade without some flawed fit and finish am I right?

[stealthyspider]

I agree.

[PeePinLud]

lol totally agree that is was sweet blade lol

[ThomasCBrannan]

Where beauty and badass meet.

[WeaponCollector]

awseom kukri, 10mm thick, thats insane, great video, always looking forward to more.

Mike.

[gruntspy44]

that is just bad ass. Im a kukri fan myself have been for years but I only have 1 a antique ivory handle kukri. Ill have to show you.

[HeinousSheep]

I wouldn't be happy with that handle, just seems too slippery to keep hold of a 2kg piece of metal, especially with a sweaty hand.

[fatalityproductionsz]

that ones going on the wish list haha nice video mate

[Clllllllllllllll]

nice

[Ggreenvideos]

Now that a knife! But I'd prefer a axe. that's just my opinion! Mainly because that's what Ive used for 30 years...haha! Great review man 5* for you :o)

[stealthyspider]

Thanks for the kind comments. :-)

Yer its always best to use what you know. Years ago I nearly took my leg out with one. I know kneel down if I am swinging an axe so if I miss it hits the ground not me.

:-)

[customtuned]

Nice review mate.. lovely hand crafted work of art.. how long was the wait on it to get to you mate?

[stealthyspider]

Thanks. It was just over 2 weeks. Faster than the last time.

[customtuned]

cheers mate, she looks lovely bit of kit

[TheGrantorino72]

awsome i love it

[HowJamp]

For anyone who is put off by the large handle, you can ask KHHI to custom make you a smaller one, or just one with a smaller handle. KHHI makes excellent custom orders, they can do almost whatever you want.

[m415mike]

I personally love the kukri but don't like the traditional handles much.  I like the newer handles featured on the Victor, Max, and American Eagle kukris.

[stealthyspider]

Same here. A lot better

[nofgood]

nice one 5outa5

[Flash28flash]

Top drawer stuff old bean!

[romeohhh]

Yes! Synchronicity is a fact! Thanks a lot!