How to Sharpen, Clean, and Protect Your Kukri Knife

In this video, I will show you my handmade kukri from Nepal, made by Kukri House. This is a beautiful and powerful knife that can be used for various purposes. But it also requires proper care and maintenance to keep it in good condition. I will teach you how to sharpen your kukri in the field, using simple tools and techniques. I will also show you how to prevent rust and make the knife easy to slide in and out of the sheath. And I will share some secrets on how to draw and return a kukri from its sheath safely and quickly. If you are interested in learning more about this amazing knife, watch this video and subscribe to my channel for more content like this.
This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not responsible for any damage or injury that may result from following the instructions in this video. Always use caution and common sense when handling sharp objects.
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[BLACKIETHOMAS]

the kukri is my go to woods tool for fire building and for shelter building.. what is yours??

[mikebohling]

This one of my favorite subjects ! I've carried a Kukri for over fifty years lol. My mrk 2 is my most carried, I also have my uncles mrk 2. He carried that Kukri through the Burma campaign in ww2. That knife is still in amazing condition. The two kukris are almost the same. At times when I'm looking at my uncles issue Kukri, I get a sad fe eling, knowing the trauma and hardship that knife has been through

[Chris-liwymi]

I just wanted to tell you, I got those RAT marine core boots and have been hiking 6-12 miles using the double socks (dress socks and thick socks) that you talked about and it’s crazy how my feet don’t get hot and it feels comfortable. I assumed it would have been a bad idea but I trusted you and it worked so I wanted to say thank you so much for that knowledge😊

[YECE]

Great video! I love my nepalese kukri, it's a unit! I dont care much for their thin leather, either, however, I am a leather crafter, for years and years now, so I've been planning on remaking mine. I'd rather have the dual mini-blade and striker mounted on the scabbard itself, on the front, the way a lot of military survival scabbards do. It would help keep it tighter to my leg, and I live in WA, so loose and flappy scabbards tend to snag on all the flora and fauna up here.
Loved the wax treatment you showed us, that's a really nice way to keep the internals of the scabbard weather-proof as well.
Keep up the great work, glad to see another Kukri fan!

[outbackowl]

Hi Blackie, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺 thank you for your time to make these videos.

[James-kesx]

Great information, I learned a few things there. I carry a small bottle of Vaseline that I either put on my knives, skin or use as a fire starter that way I just have to carry one thing.

[WillysCJ]

You have to love a kukri. I have two from Nepal that are made by a smith and one from India that i feel is just from flat stock. It is inferior to the smithed models but not to bad. The smithed ones absorb shock better. I carry one of those thin green scrubbers for dishes to keep my carbon steel and pans clean.

[iftiali]

Excellent video. I learned a lot. Thank you!

[RoyWilliams-np]

I've wanted a kukri for a while so this is great information thanks Blackie

[timlacy]

Blackie, Great Information and Tip and Trick on the Kukuri, I own 4 Kukuri knives I have been watching your videos for years and I need a Kukuri like yours .The first one I bought was at a estate sale and paid $125.00, the gentleman had served in WWII and had brought it back from India it is a original, my second on I paid $40.00 it hand made got it at a Gun and Knife Show, my third one came from SMKW Cold Steel was on sale $ 35.00, my fourth on I paid $ 10.00 at Gun Show it's a hand made also I pick up a hand made Kephart style of knife for $10.00 from the same dealer so he cut me a deal. All the Kukuri are full tang except the very old one. I am a Blade Man, I love knives. Thank You For All You Do and Sharing Your Time and Knowledge and Wisdom and Experience and Passing on the Craft. I can't put in words how much I Appreciate You and Your Channel. You helped me so much in my rehab after my Spinal Stroke due to Covid, to get back into the Outdoors and Woods Thank You Again. Tim L.

[davegoodridge]

I use gun blue on high carbon blades that want to rust. The Kukri is interesting. Thanks for the information

[danwidmer]

Thanks for reminding me that I needed to do some maintenance on my 1860 kukuri.👍

[PaulDekleva]

I have two of them. One medium and a large that I have cleaned up and taken off the mid hand ridge. I use lanolin to keep it from getting rusty. I’ve removed the goat leather and permeated the scabbard with lacquer: just need some canvas and a couple of Alice keepers which I saw on another channel 18 years ago. And then I’ve got a Smith & Wesson bush hog that is based on the kukri.

[MichaelR]

Good video Blackie, thanks for sharing, God bless !

[LikeSomeDude]

BLACKIE THOMAS: Bushcraft LEGEND!

I love these videos. The sound of blackies voice is soothing and so are the woods!

[Gman]

I remember you showing that a year or so ago, great pucking sharpener.
Here's what I had bookmarked if anyone wants to pick one up, STRAIGHT GRAIN SUPPLY Dual Grit Sharpening Puck & Utility Pouch.
Looks like you can get the 80/220 on 4m4zon and at places like REI, which is convenient.
All great tips and demos as always, I can never see this stuff enough, especially since I haven't had to do more than stropping for the last decade or so.
Sad to say, that means I haven't had as much fun in the wood as I'd like, haha.
Thanks for the upload.

[michaelnasser]

Outstanding! Thanks for doing another video on the Kukri, it’s much appreciated Blackie.

Your older video’s were excellent and helped me decide to get one. Definitely worth it.

[FishTheJim]

That is great information and especially about how not to cut your fingers sheathing a kukri. I would also add a bit of personal experience with handing someone a knife of any type. I normally hand someone a knife(if not in a sheath) with my hand holding the knife blade and they can take hold of the blade handle. This is how you should do it but be aware and warn that person to whom you are handing the knife not to jerk it out of your hand. You hand the knife this way as a sign of non-agression and any person knowledgeable with the handling of a knife knows to not jerk a knife out of your hand.

[lifetimesofjcm]

I preferer the Tora Blades kukris myself, but those Himalian Imports kuks are no joke. i need to get another one :P

[kentgreenough]

Coconut oil is my field oil. Great on blades, you can use it on leather, cook with it, great for skin and first aid too.