Thursday, August 9, 2012

Kukri looking for work...

A few weeks ago I was gathering wood while camping when I decided I really needed a good hatchet that could fit in my backpack. After a little research I realized I wanted something that could also clear brush. I finally settled on a Nepalese machete-like knife called a kukri:
While the kukri is often considered a weapon (utilized by the Nepalese Army and Gurkha units in the British and Indian armies), it is also a very effective tool for a wide range of chopping and cutting tasks. However, at ~2 pounds it's probably too heavy for extended backpacking trips. There will be plenty of work once I'm living in a tiny home outside the city, but while I'm still living in SF there are limited opportunities to give the kukri a good workout. So, if you live in the SF Bay area and need some help chopping or clearing my kukri and I will happily assist...