Who wants a Kukri made by Dan?

I know I do! I think something like my Tamang with Dan's heat treatment and Res-C would be a grail.



Who is with me??!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Post if you would buy one! (or 10) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I would love it, AND buy it!

Dan has said it wastes too much steel, but I still believe even if it is the most expensive item to come from the yard it will be bada$$ and sell tons.

DogZilla!!


MM

For a kukri, I think Dan would have to use a scizzy wrap. The blade and handle may be too long to use res-c...either way I'll take it


MM

I'd be in!

I Bet if he tweaked the pattern just a bit so they would lay out tip to tang stacked one below the other they wouldn't waste all that much steel. But I am not a designer, so it may not work that way.

I want one with tan res-c handles and camo blade please.

Franco

I'm in <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'd buy one. You know the price is right.

I'll take it!

Just screaming for the Regulator handle...

I'm in!

Dan!

Dan!

Dan!

Kukri !!!


Come on Dan, I'm thinking about removing the handle from my regulator, hunting down some 1/3 inch thick bar stock, designing a kukri with a tang matching the regulators, etc etc( way more steps than I want to think about) or you guys could make one and sell it to me, how both a test team edition at blade this year......come on.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

think the regulator grip will be perfect on big sr101 khukri... I have asking for one for a while. I call it "khujo". half dogfather meets busse mojo recurve but more curve and bigger.

+ 1

I don't get the whole cost thing with a Kukri, how come Cold Steel can sell them for under $20 ?

Sure their steel and heat-treat ain't as good as used by the Yard or Swamp but surely four or five times the cost would cover it ?


The Ka-Bar Kukri with better steel, heat treat and fit/finish than the Cold Steel still sells for under $50.

Becker Knife and Tool are talking bringing their version out again which would likely be better than the Ka-Bar ( although both companies are now merged ) and I believe the price point will be well under $90.

So is a reasonably priced Scrap Kuk outta Dan's awesome SR-77 possible......I'd think so !!!

The CS kukri is a machete. If you look at the CS Ghurka model it's $300 or so

Not really sure how they classify the other Kukri models as Machetes, surely machete refers to a blade style and not the thickness.

The Ka-Bar and Becker are definitely full thickness.


I think a thin Kukri would be more useful than a thick one anyway.

Well, ( I think) technically if it's not made in Nepal ( and hand forged) it's not a kukri, it s KLO ( kukri like object) so I think at that point they can call it whatever they want, but I do believe Cold steel classifies their cheaper kukris as machetes

Jared said: "But I do believe Cold steel classifies their cheaper kukris as machetes". That they do.

I have been waiting to try a Khukri design and a Yard version would be perfect!

I think that I would have to buy at least one!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I know very little about kuks- the tamang in the picture is my only one. The things I like about it though include the milder bend- remains pretty stabby! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> And it's not crazy thick...thicker than my Battle Rat, but not by a lot. It's very fast in hand, chops green wood better than the BR and isn't heavy.

I think the regulator handle with a flare at the bottom would be sweet. Think a kuk by Dan could be the only chopper to kick my Battle Rat out of it's spot as my #1 chopper! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

If there will be a scrapyard Kukri I certainly would buy atleast one !

But if Dan makes one I hope it will be a beast, thick, razorsharp,resiprene-c handles and maybe the use some of the research that was made by other knifemakers.
If I remember right Cold steel made a study about kukri's with the result of 4 types:
*The ghurka kukri (more fighting blade)
* the kukri LTC (light terrain chopper)
* the kukri HTC (Heavy terrain chopper)
* the kukri ATC ( all terrain chopper)

They tested how wide the front curve must be to get the right balance for the needs...

I'd prefer a barong. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

There's one in every crowd! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I'd take one with the exact blade shape of the one you posted. Res C would definitely be a plus. I would not want one if it was thick and heavy though. That is one of the great things about a khukuri - the blade shape does a lot of the work so it does not need to be a beast to perform. I do not work out of my truck and often have to carry stuff when I'm in the field, so I prefer the least amount of mass that will still get the job done.

fwiw, I always thought that SY was the best choice for a good value in a working knife! So good idea!!

A Bolo type knife would also be cool~

Bolos and barongs are cool...but

Kukri!

Kukri!

Kukri!

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Little more photo action...







Dan...how cool would a Yard Kuk be??!!

Rn, I've never used one, But I'm a team player. You want one bad so I'm in. Put me down for two please!



Dan this would make a great debut at Blade, and make your brother jealous!


Dogs for the win!

Go Team Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Dan! Dan! Dan! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

Hum... another interesting ploy to get Dan to cave into the "Masses"! But what about those of us who are NOT left handed? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Oh hey, you done any more research about what kind of handgun you're gonna get?

Pardon my manners, Morning, how are things going in the Northeast?

Kukris- The knife that can cross the political divide! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Got my ppwk in to the police Monday. After they clear me I'm gonna bag that new Ruger SR22 and just have fun with it and try and develop some fundamental pistol skills. I'll see if a heavier caliber makes sense after. Been enjoying my Marlin and shot another pistol last weekend and continue to generally suck as a pistol shot! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> lol...sad, but true!

Well since I got tired of waiting to see if Dan was going to do a Khukri, I piked one up from a local maker here in OK. It is made out of 5160 truck spring, and wrapped hemp handle. Well I know now for sure that if Dan makes a Khukri in SR77 or 101 I am in like Flynn. Thus far the Khukri is the easiest chopping tool that I have tried in a pack sized piece of steel.

Dan, I plead with you to bring out a Khukri that the Yard can have!!!

Good Job RN! Stay with the small stuff until you are comfortable AND proficient. Then you can move up to the larger stuff. Oh and tell your wife, that they ARE out there, and you never know when they will single out you or your family. The world is getting worse every day.

IF you choose to NOT protect yourself, you ARE choosing to be a victim.

Thanks Randy, I appreciate the input. Everything I know about pistols could fill a thimble...a thimble I would be totally incapabale of hitting with a pistol! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I think I'll enjoy the SR a bunch. After some thousands of rounds, hopefully I can hit a barn!

It's not really that hard, I was hitting a barn after the first 500 rounds!

With conventional sights on a pistol, I have a problem lining up the square
notch rear with the square front post. My eyes just don't want to get things the way they should be. Now with a V rear sight and round post front, I do a LOT better.

http://navyadvancement.tpub.com/12018/css/12018_387.htm

http://www.firearmsprimer.com/marks/marks_3.htm

Here is all you need to know about aiming a firearm (with iron sights)
http://www.firearmsprimer.com/marks/marks_3.htm

Now of course, at longer ranges you WILL need to raise your front sight above the height of the rear sight (as he explains toward the end of the video)

AND if all else fails, ask JJ to explain it for you, I am sure that he can do a lot better job than I can. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I tried to consolidate these posts all into one, so the Hijacking wouldn't look quite as bad.

Some Kuks have WAY to much curve for me, but that one of yours doesn't look to bad.


Crap! Sorry for hijacking your thread Gundog.

I'll ban myself for 8 hours starting in about another hour.

Crap! Sorry for hijacking your thread Gundog. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" />

Fairness in moderating! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

How much Dan will be swayed by this thread..debatable! Kuk for us?? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> Time will tell!

Until then, kuks, pistols rifles...it's all good! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Might just need a zombie or two thrown in...

didn't think about a bolo style blade... if Dan really did have concerns about wasting steel then a bolo would be pretty sweet to add to the line up. toss the regulator handle on it and make it thin and I'm all in.... would be my preference for a zombie blade. maybe even over a kukri....

My kuks have started multiplying....sure would like a Yard version...

This thread has fallen to far!

Thanks JRod!

My Tamang helped me prep wood to check out the Rodent 4...turned this-



Into this easily...but a kukri by Dan would look even better here, no? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Yesss, regulator handle....

just rehandled this one, sure would be nice With a bussekin heat treat

NIIIIIIICE JARED!

Maybe two differant designs mixed together would help cut down waste/scrap?

Up you go!

C'mon Dan, I don't ask for much! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I have the Cold Steel Khukri machete and I love the balance and feel of the blade in the hand but I have yet to actually use it, after I wrapped the handle in commando bands though the handle seems a lot more grip friendly. A Swamprat or Scrapyard Khurki would be the must have item and I know what this dad will put on the Christmas list. Please do make one!

I'm sneaking you back up to the top.

Res c + kukri= awesome!

just wanted to say it again....extend and bend the DF!

Sounds like a plan. Dan would make it affordable to! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

lazi, I like the way you think. I definitely would be in for an SR77 or SR101 khuk with res-c. Extend and bend! Extend and bend! Extend and bend!

(either a chant for the Khujo, a Richard Simmons exercise video, or what my physical therapist keeps screaming at me <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> )

Skunk said twice on this thread that he hijacked it! It's not my thread <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

It would make a good queen. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

????

Safe Queen! The "DogsLeg" Kuk!

I agree. one user and on queen B!$& for my safe.

I can only second a kukri, if the handle is the basic handle!
That is the way it works, right?! We ALL have to agree on the layout of the knife before Dan makes it...?

like that will ever happen. we will have to make a poll

It would have to be a very hypothetical poll

with only 1 option. do you want dan to make it. Yes or No. YES YES YES.

You're starting to sound like a Politician now! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I know. but we politicians know whats best for EVERY ONE. SO we need to make the DECESIONS because you people cant take care of it your selves. your just not ready to doe it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

I refuse to give up!

Don't make me beg Dan! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'd buy one.

I think a kukri from the Yard would the ULTIMATE camp knife. I have a CS Gurkha Kukri and its an unreal chopper--it cuts like a katana! But would I trust my life with it...probably not. I've read accounts of them breaking or the handle coming off. If I have to go to the grave with one of my knives, its the Camp Tramp (currently my biggest [except for Scizzy] and bestest Bussekin blade)...until I spring for a 911 or Dan comes out with the

SCRAP KUK!!! I'll pay $300 for it with a smile on my face.

You mean you want to pay $250.... Start low and work up <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

the khukri popped my big knife cherry. i'm quite critical when i get my hands on one. I had many, now i'm down to two.

if dan made one, i suspect his best bet would be to clone the 15" BAS and not the zilla, which in my opinion is much more trophy than tool. you can get better choppers for less money.

if dan can get 3" broad stock at 3/16" thick, machine a mild curve, and plenty of forward weight in the belly, it will work. they'll be practical and productive.

i wish we were allowed to post drawings. this is the one area in the knife kingdom i feel like i could help him.

$125.00 sounds better to me! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I'd definitely would be interested, but would prefer a Yardchette.

Me too! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

$150, $200 tops. Put a Dogfather handle on it. I'm in.

With the 911 going for $170, I have a hard time imagining a Scrap Kuk going for less than 2 bills, especially with the extra material and labor that would be required to produce it. I think this may be why we haven't seen one yet. My willingness to pay $300 is simply a testament to how overwhelmingly awesome I think this knife would be...just thinking about it gets me all excited!

I'd still prefer a barong... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'm watching you.. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Gotta say some of the content in the boot knife thread is killing my hope though! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" />

Barong shmarong! There's always one in every bunch. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

NEVER LOSE HOPE!!!

+2 Arch...I'll take a Chete also! Actually, I'll take BOTH!! (and the boot knife!) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

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.

Oh man...lmao! Think I might have found a sig line! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

He said "barong" not "bong" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Thong? Why yes, I was just in Costa Rica and the central/south american women in their thongs were outstanding!

What are talking about again?

Rich, you've been locked up with THEM to long! (either that or they have not been getting all THEIR meds)! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thongs indeed. You got a shoe fetish or something? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

ha ha ha! Good one Randy!

I now have a bunch of thong related comments to make- just none appropriate for the family forum!

This thread really went down hill

I guess I need to explain for you YOUNGER folks. When I was young we called flip flop shoes thongs.

Course we called sandals J.C. Waterwalkers, or Just J C's.

Course this was all before store bought shoes ya know. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

So are we back on topic?

I blame Randy.

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

But you are right...

Kukri!

Kukri!

"With Res C as Shiva intended!"

Shiva???

Hey a Parang is nothing but a sorta straight Kukri! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Kukri or parang, if Dan was to make it, we would buy it.

Any big blade like that would be sweet

C'mon GD, no interest in world religions?! Shiva the destroyer..one of the more powerful Hindu Gods...

Well Rich, what do you do with one of Dan's blades, but DESTROY wood! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

Yes, two please. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

And we hear from shifty eyed Sam, aka ColdOne!

Hi Chris. Hope everything is going well for you and yours.

I think this thread went straight down to South.

In my opinion a ginunting would be nice. Shiva would approve it too.

New knife only for JYDs? Gotta be a kukri!

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Up you go!

We will see

I'm fixing to start a KukMutt death chant!

No NOT for JYD'S only. Only JYD'S get their number engraved on it. The knife can ONLY BE ORDERED by registered users on the site.

And that's what I get for skimming threads!

Thanks for setting it straight Randy!

I just bought another HI kuk to tide me over, come on Dan, super Kukri chop off!!!

Dan please bring the Scrap Khuk:)