Khukuri ? - Page 1

Posted: 2/6/2017 2:16:57 PM EDT

Anyone run a Khukuri on their gear ? How do you have it attached to your gear ? Picked up a Himalayan Imports Khukuri and would like to hook it up to my battle belt

Posted: 2/6/2017 3:53:11 PM EDT

[#1]

Were you blind the whole time, OP?

And yes, I know the knife/machete above isn't technically a Khukuri. It brings up a point, though, how big is the one you purchased?

My guess is you'd be best served with a drop leg or cross-draw setup on your belt. If it's a shorter version, you might be able to get away with a horizontal small-of-back sheath.

Posted: 2/6/2017 4:15:48 PM EDT

[#2]

I ask myself why, but then I answer myself........why not.

Posted: 2/7/2017 11:47:50 PM EDT

[#3]

Funny you should ask.......just for kicks. It actually wears well and the custom leather sheath drops it to a nice height. I feed the top loop of the sheath up through the holes for the drop leg attachment. The smaller leather wrapped wood sits to high and hits my plate carrier. When I don't want to carry it I swap with a double rifle mag pouch. My khukuri was handmade by Gurkha's in Nepal.

Posted: 2/8/2017 10:06:20 AM EDT

[#4]

I looked for pictures on line of how the Gurkas carry their Kukris with their combat kit, but I couldn't find anything clear. In the few pictures I found where I could see a Kukri, it appears they are carrying them on their right or left hips.

Here is a story of an SAS Sergeant using a Kukri that will warm your heart!

Posted: 2/8/2017 1:07:45 PM EDT

[#5]

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Funny you should ask.......just for kicks. It actually wears well and the custom leather sheath drops it to a nice height. I feed the top loop of the sheath up through the holes for the drop leg attachment. The smaller leather wrapped wood sits to high and hits my plate carrier. When I don't want to carry it I swap with a double rifle mag pouch. My khukuri was handmade by Gurkha's in Nepal.

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r673/Wdforbus/IMG_1326_zpsluibmfag.jpg

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r673/Wdforbus/IMG_1324_zpss5ls0t0a.jpg

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Who made the custom sheath ? My Khukuri is about 17 1/2 OAL and was made by Himalayan Imports Royal Kami Bura. These blades just feel so good in hand, powerful and scary sharp !!!

Posted: 2/8/2017 1:43:15 PM EDT

[#6]

I'm not sure who made the sheath. I ordered from Frank @ http://knivesbyhand.com.
Great guy.

Posted: 2/8/2017 2:22:55 PM EDT

[#7]

If you look at the picture of Harold Marshall, a WWII Canadian sniper in this link, you can make out the pommel and sheath of a Kukhri under his left arm. Snipers found the knife to be an excellent tool for hide construction. And I love this pic!

http://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=10249

Posted: 2/9/2017 11:54:28 AM EDT

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If you look at the picture of Harold Marshall, a WWII Canadian sniper in this link, you can make out the pommel and sheath of a Kukhri under his left arm. Snipers found the knife to be an excellent tool for hide construction. And I love this pic!

http://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=10249

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In a lot of pictures I have seen it looks like the Gurkhas just tuck the sheath in their belt and go.

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