Religious Symbolism of the Kukri
* Paul's Note: The best kukris are made in India and Nepal, where they are typically prayed over and dedicated to false gods.
As a Christian I always ask God to remove any curses placed upon my Kukris, in Jesus Name. I further God to annul any covenant or sacrifice or dedication to any Pagan God, concerning my kukris, In Jesus' Name. Amen.
The religiously inspired characteristics of my Kukris, are changed, as well. The notch (kaura) in the blade near the hilt, is removed fully or partially. The shape the handle is modified, the "butt" is slimmed down, and the raised ring removed. The finish of the blade is dulled, and the metal cold-blued. I remove the metal tip from the sheath.
I am not interested in using any tool that is dedicated to false gods.
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If they really bother you, then do not buy a Kukri, or at least one from India. One American one Ontario Knives SP2502 Spec Plus Kukri. (Look around for best price.)
View an archived "Gunblast" article about KA-BAR Tactical Knives
Web link http://www.gunblast.com/Greg_KA-BAR.htm
http://www.knivesplus.com/KA-1249-KABAR.HTML 36 dollars
http://www.theknifestore.com/kabar1249.html 42 dollars
http://www.dantesknife.com/ka-bar_knives.htm 48 dollars
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What are you talking about removing?
Look at the area just in front of the handle.
Observe below how this has been removed.
Of a surety, these were two different Kukris, but the example is clearly visible.
Kukris With Curses? email questions about
Fuller Discussion of the Kukri
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As I first began to work with the Kukri, I began to write about it.
Have written so much about the Kukri, and my opinions and favorites have changed so much, this "master" index is needed. By no means complete, hope it leads to some clarity.
New Kukri 2006 May. htm Latest format changes
You have recommended two Kukris, which one do you mean?
2005 Recommended Kukri, Supercedes others- Kukri Service
2004 Recommended Best Kukri, Superceded by the above
"Newest" overall Kukri intro page
my first web pages about the Kukri.
Important, Read this Warning !
Kukri Epoxy Handle Method link
The best shape to modify a Kukri Handle to
Knife Sharpening, retaining the "Slicing Edge."
There is an audio file I recorded about the Kukri Knife, under this link
Large picture of three Kukris re-worked, "final" form
1) "M 40" Web Link about converting a Kukri to a Field Knife
http://www.m4040.com/Survival/Ghurka/Kukri%20Modification.htm
"Disk only" link to "M 40s" article , above
2) Second "M 40" Web Link about converting a Kukri to a Field Knife
http://www.m4040.com/Survival/Ghurka/Kukri_mod2.htm
Disk only link to second article Same as above article
Notes and pictures as I convert my Kukris as in above articles
What My First Kukri Looked Like
Kukri Religiosity Removing the Dedication to false gods.
The Khukuri, Edge of myths & legends Tilak Sunar
Other Kukri links- browsing can be fun. I wrote these as they came up, and need to find the files again, myself. Some repetition of above.
Listed by the folders they are in on my disks
---- A word on Sunday ---------------------------------------
20040404 Sunday.htm first articles on the kukri
black_comes_off_Imus_Kukri.htm
Blade_Safety_by_Singularity.htm
Collectable Bayonets.htm archived web page lists Kukri like very first one
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Ceremonial_Kukri_Evaluation_Add.htm
Kuk_Cer_Cut_index.htm Pictures of the first use of the ceremonial kukri.
-----Kukri, Blue-----------
----- Kukri Convert -------------------------------
Kukri_conversion_notes_2004.htm
Kukri_remake _continued_June_2004.htm
restating_my_original_recommenda.htm
---- Kukri Dimensions ---------------------------------------------
basic_sketches_on_making_a_kukri.htm
Kukri_Patterns_Produce_April2005.pdf
----- Kukri Epoxy Handle -----------------------
------ Kukri Handles ----------------------
Kukri_Epoxy_Handle_Method 2005 .htm
--- Kukri Sheath -------------------------
--- Kukri Service -------------------------
Kukri_Service.htm one I recommend the most
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