CPKhuk

for those who are curious, the marker line is exact point of balance. Easy to identify using the micro fuller and a couple tapered brass pins

it weighs 690 grams, or around 24 oz
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never.truly.lost said:
Stoked for this. A little thick on the steel side, but how does it perform in the machete/brush clearing type role?
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it might be thick, but this thing with 11 inches of blade is only 3 oz heavier than the MC, which is .220" thick and with 10" of blade. The stock is as thick as it is for a reason, and that is to be stiff as fuck. Khukuris are prone to deflecting due to the radical drop of the blade, but that drop also provides a mechanical advantage in terms of speed and leverage. My goal was to design the best khukuri I could, and both the edge geometry and stiffness were major, sometimes conflicting, considerations. I think I found a good balance, and I credit all the different Nepal-made khukuris I've had the pleasure to use over the years with experiences that went into this project.

this khuk was designed as a forest tool, essentially. I guess in answer to its performance, well it wasn't designed to be a machete, so I can't really compare it to one. I feel like I should point out that there are all kinds of machetes, and that each performs differently in response not only to the environment but to the experience of the user. Maybe the best way to answer your question is simply to say that I designed what I thought would be the perfect khukuri for me and where I go and what I do, and has characteristics about it that say that it's a CPK. An aside- it's super important to me when I design knives for CPK that there is a consistent look and feel to them which jive with what I know that Nathan likes in a knife.

the edge geometry is not exactly unique among the traditionally made khuks I've used, but unlike anything you're likely to see among westernized versions, particularly mass produced ones. The transition from single bevel edge to convex edge is quite a thing to experience. There are many ways to cut with a khukuri, and I plan to get out there in the bush for a bit with this knife once I'm able to safely carry it around and get some more footage so I can show you what I'm talking about.

I'm a step closer to getting out there and am just about to fit the sheath when I'm done yammering on here, so I guess I should hop to it and then go to bed


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Awesome! It looks to me like you know just what you're doing with building and designing this Kukri. It'll be a great knife for the outdoors and not just a fighting type blade. The sheath looks nice as well and not going to come apart either. 👍👍 Can't wait to hear the outdoors review, I think you're on to something great here. 👍👍
 
Nice results there Lorien Lorien !

There is a UK maker making modern take of Kukris. I have ordered one last year as I believe they also got the design right. It should be ready when I go back to the UK. I did not want to post it here as it might be perceived as stealing the thread. But all of this talk made me think that, actually it might get appreciated. I can post a field trial of it, if that is OK with Lorien Lorien
 
murat1983 said:
Nice results there Lorien Lorien !

There is a UK maker making modern take of Kukris. I have ordered one last year as I believe they also got the design right. It should be ready when I go back to the UK. I did not want to post it here as it might be perceived as stealing the thread. But all of this talk made me think that, actually it might get appreciated. I can post a field trial of it, if that is OK with Lorien Lorien
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I think your initial instinct was right, although I don't think the word 'stealing' would be totally accurate. There are other places in this forum to post something like that. This thread is devoted to this particular project, so I appreciate your respect in asking before muddying this thread up :thumbsup:

With regards to 'fighting' with a khukuri, this one is not designed for that purpose. While it would inflict severe damage on anything made of meat, there are better options for that specific purpose, and the design parameters would be considerably different, particularly with regards to balance and weight. I'm not against designing a khukuri shaped weapon, but it would require a clean slate and a completely different design. This khukuri would work pretty well for beheading goats and whatnot, however, so if your religion is animistic and involves that type of sacrificial activity, then I don't think you could go wrong with this knife.
 
A question for you, Lorien Lorien , if I might bend your ear a bit. It might be a little silly but I'm trying not to take myself too seriously these days.

I've been following your project here since you started posting about it and I know you've touched on elements pertaining to my question before but I figured I would get your thoughts in response to my line of thinking currently. I have traditionally not been a fan of Kukri-shaped blades - I think they are absurd on folders (looking at you, Jason Knight) and though there is undeniable proof that they are effective woods tools, I haven't personally experienced it. The traditional ones that I have handled have not impressed me, being more akin to a heavy slab of sharpened metal versus any thoughtful design and the few more modern production types like the couple that were made in the Becker lineup have failed to grab me.

Now, my failure to recognize its use as a woods tool could be due to one or all of the following factors:
- Poorly designed kukri-shaped knives
- Poorly made kukri-shaped knives
- Lack of proper technique in using kukri-shaped blades

I greatly respect your design philosophies and trust that everything you have poured into this project is going to make for an indomitable tool in the woods - which is what captures my interest. With the knowledge that you have gained, not only with prior blades but also throughout your design process, do you think it simply a matter of me not having a good example to work with and/or perhaps my techniques just suck?

I am already locked in on the DEK2-3 releases and this Khuk of yours has me looking beyond at the next big thing - just a wee bit nervous on my part regarding a blade type I've had poor experiences with in the past.
 
well...hmmm...

I'm not sure how to answer your question, other than to say that khukuris are not for everyone. I've found that they are much more difficult to master than a straight knife. Axes are also not easy to master, apart from splitting wood, for many of the same reasons. However, in my view, once a person can figure out how to use a khukuri they'll find that there are a great many ways to use one and that they are an incredibly versatile and very powerful tool.

if you spend a lot of time in the woods, like building shelters and setting up camp, or just like chopping things then a khukuri can be your best friend. If you don't do those things, but enjoy big badass blades you might also like one.

If you have used a lot of different types and brands of khukuris enough to be proficient with them, and still hate them, I'm not sure if you'd like this one. However, it is a CPK, and somehow Nate's magic can make a believer out of anyone.
 
Lorien said:
well...hmmm...

I'm not sure how to answer your question, other than to say that khukuris are not for everyone. I've found that they are much more difficult to master than a straight knife. Axes are also not easy to master, apart from splitting wood, for many of the same reasons. However, in my view, once a person can figure out how to use a khukuri they'll find that there are a great many ways to use one and that they are an incredibly versatile and very powerful tool.

if you spend a lot of time in the woods, like building shelters and setting up camp, or just like chopping things then a khukuri can be your best friend. If you don't do those things, but enjoy big badass blades you might also like one.

If you have used a lot of different types and brands of khukuris enough to be proficient with them, and still hate them, I'm not sure if you'd like this one. However, it is a CPK, and somehow Nate's magic can make a believer out of anyone.
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First, is it kukri or khukuri? I'll defer to your use of khukuri.

I will say that though my woods time is usually quite extensive, my experience with khukuri type blades is somewhat limited by comparison. I've only borrowed or tried out a buddy's when out adventuring so though my immediate impressions were poor, admittedly, I haven't been able to take the time to properly play with different techniques. I imagine that using such a style when one is used to straighter blades makes for a bit of learning curve - something that I 100% recognize.

Hate is a strong word, I guess, I'd say that more or less, I haven't allowed myself the opportunity to explore this style more.

The only recurved big blade that I have extensively used is the one pictured below. Not a khukuri by any stretch but it does demonstrate to me that what I thought was an initial aversion to all recurved styles, was simply a matter of not discovering the full capabilities of such. Which, now that I think on it, is likely the crux of this whole quandary I am mired in.

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I think people think too much about things that don't really matter, and too little about things that do
that's more of a random thought than a response fwiw

added: we all think about things that we don't have much experience with and yet feel like we have to come to some kind of absolute conclusion. What I'm finding is that the more I experience things I previously only thought about, the more I realize I don't know. Learning things is all about realizing one doesn't know- it's the not knowing which activates the interest in knowing more.
 
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d762nato said:
Is this used Khukuri for sale yet? If so just let me know as I don't mind a few dings and dents or use. ;)
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someone has first dibs, so I'll give you secondsies
although most of the fine details are more or less complete, the main bevel is only ground to 150 grit for testing. When I'm done with it, it'll be at least in the 220 grit range and ding free
 
Pàdruig said:
First, is it kukri or khukuri? I'll defer to your use of khukuri.
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Khukuri is the more literal spelling, kukri is more phonetic.

In Nepali, it’s a 3-syllable word, but the 2nd is not stressed, almost elided. Very different from the pronunciation of kukur (dog), where both syllables are clearly enunciated.

There's also not much difference between a "kh" and a "k" in Nepali. They're both hard "k"s, but the former is a bit more aspirated. It's not like transliterations of Russian, or some other languages, where "kh" denotes a guttural "h" (like the "ch" in loch).
 
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Lorien said:
I think people think too much about things that don't really matter, and too little about things that do
that's more of a random thought than a response fwiw

added: we all think about things that we don't have much experience with and yet feel like we have to come to some kind of absolute conclusion. What I'm finding is that the more I experience things I previously only thought about, the more I realize I don't know. Learning things is all about realizing one doesn't know- it's the not knowing which activates the interest in knowing more.
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This right here pertains to every level of life. ✌
 
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