Kukhri fightin' guides.

Risque007 · November 16th, 2007, 06:56 PM

So first off, I have a question. Me and my girlfriend like to hike/explore a lot, and I was curious of the legality of carrying a big knife like a Kukri or a Bowie when doing that. I would think as long as it is not concealed it would be okay?

Next, do any of you know of good websites or books on fighting techniques with a kukhri knife? I know the Ghurkas are pretty fearsome with them.

CopperKnight · November 16th, 2007, 10:49 PM

As for carrying it, really depends upon where you are. Most places knives are OK, but really have to check the local stuff.

As for fighting, here's a place with decent information. http://www.gutterfighting.org/Main.html

BIG E · November 16th, 2007, 11:11 PM

I don't know much about the Kukhri knives, but after a Google search I found some info and prices that range from 40 bucks to almost 200 dollars.

What is the difference other than presumably the quality? Some of them look like something I might see at the flea market.

Where would you purchase one?

DOGOFWAR01 · November 17th, 2007, 01:53 AM

A place to start on Knife Laws:

http://pweb.netcom.com/~brlevine/sta-law.htm

http://www.thehighroad.org/library/b...knifelaws.html

http://www.ebladestore.com/knife_laws.shtml

http://www.knifelawsonline.com/knifehome/

QKShooter · November 17th, 2007, 02:01 AM

If you are doing a lot of deep woods trekking, camping, and exploring then absolutely carry a large Bowie type knife if at all possible.
In fact you both should carry one.
Not sure how much defensive fighting you'll need to do with it when you are out hiking and exploring but, having a large utilitarian knife sure could keep you alive in other ways.

Rexster · November 25th, 2007, 01:37 AM

Search your state's weapon laws. Look for blade length limits. Look for such terms as "exception" and "defense to prosecution." It may be an exception or defense to prosecution, that one is carrying a blade that exceeds normal legal limits, if one is using the blade as a legitimate tool or piece of sporting equipment, while participating in certain activities. My response is based on Texas law terminology; see if your state has similar stuff.

MitchellCT · November 25th, 2007, 10:54 AM

It depends on where you are and what you are doing.

If you are camping or in the field, I wouldn't think it is a problem.

If you mean can you carry it as a knife when you go shopping...

First off, legality aside, how are you planning on carrying it? That's not a small knife.

As to usage, look into Kali or Escrima for fighting techniques. Learn the lines of attack and the footwork and a kukri will sing for you.

From my information about the Ghurkas, their fearsome skills with a knife are primarily a combination of being excellent at field craft and concealment, in addition to being able to move silently so they can come up behind you and either hack your head clean off or cleave it in half from the top of your skull to the spine.

They aren't going to "Fight" you with the knife. They are just going to come out of the shadow and THWACK - No more you.

HotGuns · November 25th, 2007, 01:45 PM

The cheaper ones will have thinner blade...uusally about an 1/8" thick. The steel may or may not be good.
The better ones will have a 1/4" blade and be a better quality of steel. Ive got 2 of the Cold Steel ones, 2 at 1/4" and one 1/8.

There is a seroius difference in cutting ability between the thick and the thin.
I guarantee you that I could cut your arm off with the thick one. The thin one may take me 2 whacks at it.

Most people dont realize that you can throw one like a tomahawk quite well with some practice. It'll bury up in a tree so deep that you have to use your leg to brrace yourself with to pry it out.

QKSHooter is right though. I never go out in the Ozarks with a big knife. It can keep you alive if you have some skills and have to spend a day ot two that you didnt plan on there.

November 16th, 2007, 06:56 PM	#1
Risque007 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 139	Kukhri fightin' guides. So first off, I have a question. Me and my girlfriend like to hike/explore a lot, and I was curious of the legality of carrying a big knife like a Kukri or a Bowie when doing that. I would think as long as it is not concealed it would be okay? Next, do any of you know of good websites or books on fighting techniques with a kukhri knife? I know the Ghurkas are pretty fearsome with them. __________________ "I hope and pray that none may kill me, Nor I kill any, with woundings grim But if every any should think to kill me I pray thee, God, let me kill him" - Irish Prayer A trade not properly learned is an enemy.

November 16th, 2007, 10:49 PM	#2
CopperKnight Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Spokane area, WA Posts: 4,205	As for carrying it, really depends upon where you are. Most places knives are OK, but really have to check the local stuff. As for fighting, here's a place with decent information. http://www.gutterfighting.org/Main.html __________________ Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, but that you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. The only thing that stops bad guys with guns is good guys with guns. SgtD

November 16th, 2007, 11:11 PM	#3
BIG E Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KY Posts: 1,444	I don't know much about the Kukhri knives, but after a Google search I found some info and prices that range from 40 bucks to almost 200 dollars. What is the difference other than presumably the quality? Some of them look like something I might see at the flea market. Where would you purchase one? __________________ Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft! -- Theodore Roosevelt --

November 17th, 2007, 02:01 AM	#5
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Runthegun, USA Posts: 18,751	If you are doing a lot of deep woods trekking, camping, and exploring then absolutely carry a large Bowie type knife if at all possible. In fact you both should carry one. Not sure how much defensive fighting you'll need to do with it when you are out hiking and exploring but, having a large utilitarian knife sure could keep you alive in other ways. __________________ *Support Our Troops* How Very Fortunate You Are To Have Two Arms To Put Into A Ward 57 T-Shirt. DC MEMBERS ~ PLEASE BUY A WARD 57 SHIRT. Click Here.

November 25th, 2007, 01:45 PM	#8
HotGuns VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,486	The cheaper ones will have thinner blade...uusally about an 1/8" thick. The steel may or may not be good. The better ones will have a 1/4" blade and be a better quality of steel. Ive got 2 of the Cold Steel ones, 2 at 1/4" and one 1/8. There is a seroius difference in cutting ability between the thick and the thin. I guarantee you that I could cut your arm off with the thick one. The thin one may take me 2 whacks at it. Most people dont realize that you can throw one like a tomahawk quite well with some practice. It'll bury up in a tree so deep that you have to use your leg to brrace yourself with to pry it out. QKSHooter is right though. I never go out in the Ozarks with a big knife. It can keep you alive if you have some skills and have to spend a day ot two that you didnt plan on there. __________________ AR. CHL Instr. One of Satan's greatest achievements is to fool you into believing that he doesn't exist.

November 17th, 2007, 01:53 AM	#4
DOGOFWAR01 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WYOMING Posts: 314	A place to start on Knife Laws: http://pweb.netcom.com/~brlevine/sta-law.htm http://www.thehighroad.org/library/b...knifelaws.html http://www.ebladestore.com/knife_laws.shtml http://www.knifelawsonline.com/knifehome/

November 25th, 2007, 01:37 AM	#6
Rexster Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SE Texas Posts: 156	Search your state's weapon laws. Look for blade length limits. Look for such terms as "exception" and "defense to prosecution." It may be an exception or defense to prosecution, that one is carrying a blade that exceeds normal legal limits, if one is using the blade as a legitimate tool or piece of sporting equipment, while participating in certain activities. My response is based on Texas law terminology; see if your state has similar stuff.

November 25th, 2007, 10:54 AM	#7
MitchellCT Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 626	It depends on where you are and what you are doing. If you are camping or in the field, I wouldn't think it is a problem. If you mean can you carry it as a knife when you go shopping... First off, legality aside, how are you planning on carrying it? That's not a small knife. As to usage, look into Kali or Escrima for fighting techniques. Learn the lines of attack and the footwork and a kukri will sing for you. From my information about the Ghurkas, their fearsome skills with a knife are primarily a combination of being excellent at field craft and concealment, in addition to being able to move silently so they can come up behind you and either hack your head clean off or cleave it in half from the top of your skull to the spine. They aren't going to "Fight" you with the knife. They are just going to come out of the shadow and THWACK - No more you.

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