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Reddit mentions of Cold Steel 39LGKT Gurkha Kukri, Standard
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Cold Steel 39LGKT Gurkha Kukri, Standard. Here are the top ones.
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Blade Thickness: 5/16"Handle: 5" Long Kray-ExBlade Style: KukriSteel: 0-1 High CarbonSheath: Secure-Ex SheathGurkha Kukri’s SK-5 high carbon blade is the heaviest Kukri on the market, with remarkable cutting powerKray-Ex handle and SK-5 high carbon steel blade; includes Secure-Ex sheath12-inch blade length, 0.3125-inch blade thickness, 17-inch overall length, and 22-ounce weightIncludes limited manufacturer's warranty; details included with purchaseThis item is not for sale in some specific zip codes
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It's a question older than time itself.
The problem is "machete" is too broad a term with what's available on the market these days. Something like this is much more like a hachet than a traditional machete design. Short, compact, more than twice the width and designed with wood processing in mind more than anything. They're also easier to use than hatchets, but can do any job a hatchet can almost as well, if not just as well or even better.
I agree that traditional machetes are pretty poor choices in American hardwood forests. But very robust and heavily bellied designs like these walk a weird line between hatchet and machete capabilities and have great utility.
Sure!
To start, I have hard used all of my Kukris, mostly de-limbing trees, sometimes cutting down trees that are 3" in diameter or less. Have done some larger ones too, but for general work purposes, it is too labor intensive.
I've processed lots of firewood too beyond the general woodsman work.
For clarification, I am not using their $30 one, I am using this one (http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Gurkha-Kraton-Handle/dp/B001PYSNAO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409260460&sr=8-2&keywords=Cold+steel+kukri)
Others that I have also put through their paces:
I have used the ever loving crap out of all of these, and for my money, I would go with the Cold Steel every time.
The shape, weight, balance, etc. is just the most efficient and useful. The SK5 steel has been a beast and held up the best of any of my other knives. I like the securex sheath by far the best out of any of the other options that just have leather with snaps for the most part. The handle is more comfortable for chopping than some of the other options.
It depends on what you're going to use it for. If you're looking for a high end tool that will perform, I haven't found a better option. If you like the classic more traditional Kukri and are willing to carry a heavier weight, the GK & Co are a good value.
The Ontario and Kabar are pretty close to each other, and aren't bad choices.
The Fox is good quality, but its basically a mini kukri.
The Condor is decent, but I'd go with the others before that.
Hero edge actually worked pretty well, though the 440C steel was the least durable of all of the other options, and rolled somewhat easily. Though only $14.
If I had to have one "survival" large knife to bring with me and bet my life on, I'd probably go with that Cold Steel one, just because it is so capable.
The price is a little bit hard to swallow I know. I bought mine when they were still $90. But it's a really good tool, and I don't think you can go wrong with it.
If you want a 30 minute review on it, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g__D5VuGGxE
I would largely agree with it.