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I notice that they are not on the list of knives warranted for field use . What are actual user experiences with them in this role ?
Usually the term "villager" refers to the blade having a satin finish. Any knife can be have a villager fit and finish.
When you say "villager" are you referring to the Villager Utility Knife? If so, many of us have a lot of user experience with them. You would have no problem using them for almost any task. I have cut 4-5 inch branches with them. They are okay for splitting up small to medium sized wood. I would choose an Ang Khola or something larger or thicker than a VUK to hack down a big tree or split huge knotty pieces of wood. My guess would be that villager utility knives are among the most used HI khukuris. I keep one on the wall in my garage and it is my go-to khuk for yard work. I use them for almost everything. They are light, strong, and they cut deep, but they are not indestructible like an AK. I have been silly with them in the past and split wood bigger than I should have, but still not broke one yet. I have heard of others, not long ago, breaking a VUK by doing that. But if I remember correctly, he had been using it hard for years before it actually broke. Hopefully others will chime in too.
P.S. VUKs make great gifts.
I am referring to the VUK , thanks for your input . I have a couple of other HI blades I consider heavy hitters . I have a M-43 and the Ganga Ram which is my favorite Kukri to date by far .
I notice that they are not on the list of knives warranted for field use . What are actual user experiences with them in this role ?
I know I'm late to this but here is a vid I did with the m 43 and the vuk, my klvuk or VUK , cuts and performs better than most choppers and is light weight.
Thanks brother , I've watched this particular video as well as others you have many times . My thought was always that a Kukri labeled as this one is should carry the distinction of being able to take abuse day in and day out . I feel like the common man's tool so to speak has to be ready for pretty much whatever within reason .
I have cut more logs with this than the m43.
Def worth having 1 or 20.
One of my favorite videos Red!I know I'm late to this but here is a vid I did with the m 43 and the vuk, my klvuk or VUK , cuts and performs better than most choppers and is light weight.
I have cut more logs with this than the m43.
Def worth having 1 or 20.
I agree with Eric, great gifts! I just gifted one to a “thrilled” friend!Usually the term "villager" refers to the blade having a satin finish. Any knife can have a villager fit and finish.
When you say "villager" are you referring to the Villager Utility Knife? If so, many of us have a lot of user experience with them. You would have no problem using them for almost any task. I have cut 4-5 inch thick branches with them. They are okay for splitting up small to medium sized wood. I would choose an Ang Khola or something larger or thicker than a VUK to hack down a big tree or split huge knotty pieces of wood. My guess would be that villager utility knives are among the most used HI khukuris. I keep one on the wall in my garage and it is my go-to khuk for yard work. I use them for almost everything. They are light, strong, and they cut deep, but they are not indestructible like an AK. I have been silly with them in the past and split wood bigger than I should have, but still not broke one yet. I have heard of others, not long ago, breaking a VUK by doing that. But if I remember correctly, he had been using it hard for years before it actually broke. Hopefully others will chime in too.
P.S. VUKs make great gifts.
I know I'm late to this but here is a vid I did with the m 43 and the vuk, my klvuk or VUK , cuts and performs better than most choppers and is light weight.
Just wondering if you checkered the M-43 handle or what solution you came up with and how did it work out .
I have cut more logs with this than the m43.
Def worth having 1 or 20.
Thanks George I will be doing more khuk vids soon been busy with the new house and new acreage and hunting and healing from a head on collision where a young woman decided to be high at 8 am in the morning and run into me. Lol I'm close to 80 or 90 percent back but still doing pt 2x a week and lots of doc visits but getting there now almost a year later.One of my favorite videos Red!
Red glad you’re on the mends. Same thing happened to my wife early 1 morning from a crackhead on her way to work about 2 1/2 years ago. Lots of PT but she recovered well!I ended up sanding the grip down thinner and then did a checkering on the grip. Made it way better.
Wow yeah its terrible with the collisions the drug addicts walk away no prob.Red glad you’re on the mends. Same thing happened to my wife early 1 morning from a crackhead on her way to work about 2 1/2 years ago. Lots of PT but she recovered well!
Merry Christmas my friend! Look in the cantina and you’ll see my post about radiation. 2020 has been 1 heck of a year!