Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri VG-1 San Mai

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Hello, I just purchased one of these Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri in VG-1 San Mai brand new in the box. The sheath is still sealed in its plastic bag. I am actually upset as I cannot see how I will be able to bring myself to sheath this blade and maybe even use it. I am now researching all the different options Cold Steel offered this knife in. Please feel free to contribute your feelings and information on what I purchased. I see one offered for sale on eBay currently for over $700.
 
Briser said:
I cannot see how I will be able to bring myself to sheath this blade and maybe even use it.
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If you are not comfortable with making this a user/ beater , then there's really only a few options . IMO .

Keep it as a safe queen / collectable / investment ...or sell it and buy something you can actually use .

It's not the kind of knife that you can use and keep in near mint condition . 🤷‍♂️
 
DocJD said:
If you are not comfortable with making this a user/ beater , then there's really only a few options . IMO .

Keep it as a safe queen / collectable / investment ...or sell it and buy something you can actually use .

It's not the kind of knife that you can use and keep in near mint condition . 🤷‍♂️
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I agree. I’d say move it along or use it, it’s probably quite capable of tasks a kukri should do.
 
I like most people here have many knives that I do all of those things with. My purpose of posting the thread was to ask knowledgeable people as to what I had purchased. I am interested to learn more about this Kukri. I have seen the advertising and also warnings as to the durablity ect. I also am aware of the different steel that was used with this Kukri. How collectable it is ect. Does anyone have specific experience with this knife?
Thanks
 
It's my understanding that there were fewer San Mai Gurkhas than Carbon V's one, so yours is rarer.

Does it say "Made in Japan" on it?

700 bucks is way too much for it - was that listing an offered price, or was it actually bid up to that price? 400 bucks is more like what it would sell for.

Up to you of course what to do with it. It's an awesome knife that would look good on a mantle, or provide great service.
 
Hello 1stID, yes it does indeed say made in Japan on the blade. The one on eBay sold on Sept 29th for US $450 Can $615 with bad pictures, it did however look good and the lady stated it was new but without the box. I am going to keep it as you say it is an awesome knife. If I can bring myself to ever carry and use it time will tell. I am interested to see what people say about its durability, ie the handle and how it is secured to the tang ect.
 
That sounds about right. Most were Carbon V so the MIJ are rare.

I'd say you'll wear out before the knife does. The 90's and early 2000's CS knives were made to very high standards.

I'd find a nice place to display it and put it in a stand. Break glass in case of emergency.

Nice knife - post some pictures.
 
There's a new one that just came out in 52100 steel... that's gonna be a bruiser! Not badly priced either...

I bought a Ghurka Light in Carbon V on a seconds sale many years ago and used the crap out of it. It has held up very well indeed.
 
I had not heard of the Ghurka being made in 52100. That is going too be awesome! One dealer has it for less than $145. That's one helluva deal!! Many of us believe this to be the finest user khukuri made. I do not have the Plus model, with a guard, and would likely cut the guard off if I did😁. Its probably fine, just not my style, but the design, in general, is superb. 52100 is a superb, super tough steel. I have a Drop Forged Survivalist and the steel is done really well, though I don't know how different this 52100 will be. Even though I don't use my khukuris anymore, or very often, due to arthritis, if this was a Drop Forged Ghurka, I'd buy one in a heartbeat!! Cold Steel knows how to treat their steel and its a great steel from which to start. Ill get off my soap box now, but I got all excited😆
 
jux t said:
It was, and I appreciate the definitions of words and stuff you’ve been doing. Helps me with my book learning.
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I thought that this definition was spot on in addition to making sure that I was using the correct spelling! I've been taking some heat for things I never said or intended, so the definitions help to keep people honest!
 
Frisco Felon said:
Kukri were made to remove heads and sever limbs!

sev·er
/ˈsevər/
verb

  1. divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.
    "the head was severed from the body"
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No they were and are mostly do it all utility blades. There are Kukris designed for combat but most are greatly designed combo chopper/knife utility tools. I read in some places where money and knives are scarce it was not uncommon for a Kukri to be the only knife in the house used to do all of the cutting and chopping chores.
 
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