Man, it doesn't even have to be mondo thick like those forged HI Kukris. Just make it from 3/16 stock. I have one of the original CS Kukris in 1095 (before the Carbon V). It's only 3/16" thick and chops great. Oooh, differentially tempered SR101. And put a resiprene C KUKRI shaped handle on it, like Shiva intended.