I wasn't impressed with the khukuri at first either- but when so many kept talking about it I started looking into this blade. WOW- Pink is absolutely correct- the blade has much history to it and is worthy of SY or anybody producing it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. Practical ? I would say it is very practical- but maybe for some more than others. For you other " newbies" out there like me- listen to the guys here that love the khukuri and you will soon be shopping one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />-nuff said-Thanks