The Knife in real life!

[wurst]

I mean its very unlikely that someone of u really needs.
So just to keep the discussion:
if u need a good combat knife, take this one...

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[nasuta]

Nice knife.
But i preferred my "home-made" knife.

[natirips]

That is one unusual knife.

[KnightINDIA]

Wow. u r actually allowed to carry knives !!

Well i personally prefer using this one. Easy to carry and chop. We received special training to use it :

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The history :-
The kukri (also sometimes spelled khukri or khukuri) is a curved knife which can be used as a tool as well as a close combat mêlée weapon. The cutting edge is inwardly curved in shape and is the icon of Nepal. It was and in many cases still is the basic and traditional utility knife of the Nepalese people. Very effective when used as a weapon, it is a symbolic weapon for all Gurkha regiments throughout the world and the Nepalese Army signifying the courage and valor of the bearer in the battlefield. It is a part of many traditional rituals among different ethnic groups of Nepal, including one where the groom has to wear it during the wedding ceremony. It is also a part of the regimental weaponry and heraldry of the Royal Gurkha Rifles. It is known to many people as simply the "Gurkha Blade" or "Gurkha Knife". It is also widely used in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state of India, where it is called Kaanta or Dafya (in Kumaoni).

The shape varies a great deal from being quite straight to highly curved with angled or smooth spines. There are substantial variations in dimensions and blade thickness, depending on intended tasks, and also by region of origin and producing kami. As a general guide the spines vary from 5-10mm by the handle, and can taper to 2mm by the point, and blade lengths can vary from 26–38 cm for general use.
It weighs one to two pounds (around 450-900 grams).

The kukri blade is forged of steel. Modern kukri blades are often forged from leaf springs collected from recycled truck suspensions. The tang of the blade usually extends all the way through to the end of the handle; the small portion of the tang that projects through the end of the handle is hammered flat to secure the blade. A kukri blade has a hard, tempered edge and a softer spine. This enables it to maintain a sharp edge, yet tolerate impacts. They are also balanced so that they will rest in a vertical position if supported on a fulcrum, such as a finger.

All Gurkha troops are issued the kukri, and in modern times in the Brigade of Gurkhas, they receive training in its use. The kukri gained fame in the Gurkha war for its effectiveness. Its continued use right through to and including both World War I and World War II enhanced its reputation among both allied troops and enemy forces. During the Second World War, the kukri was purchased and used by other British, Commonwealth, and U.S. troops training in India, including the Chindits and Merrill's Marauders as well as being standard issue for Canadian scout snipers in North-West Europe. The reputation of the Gurkha with his kukri carried on through to the Falklands War.

[wagnerj]

I love using khukri knife just like my late father.
For me this kind of knife is essential as it has a lot of use.

[wurst]

wellcome wagnerj, cool someone rfom philippines finds his/her way here!

let me btw introduce another very practical knife
(for frozen stuffs, may be a practical gardening helper, with an extension cord...)

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