Honshu Boshin Kukri with Genuine Leather Belt Sheath - Full Tang 19 5/8" Gurkha Machete Fixed Blade - 7Cr13 Stainless Steel - Blood Groove, Cut-Outs - Textured, Molded TPR Handle - Lanyard Hole

I am giving this product 4 stars because Honshu cuts a LOT of corners in their manufacturing of these blades, the skeletal tangs are flimsy, and often not even close to the full tang. I can't imagine this saves them THAT much on production cost...If they would manufacture these blades with proper tangs (with slightly better designs for the transition from tang to blade), they would be worth the 10-20% cost increase. And this blade with be an easy blade to give 5 stars.That being said - If you judged this blade just on how it handles and looks? Easily this thing gets a 5 star on both counts. It is nothing like the "Authentic" truck spring Kukri's (in truth those are not authentic either they ARE used by native Nepalese, but the real Kukris they prefer are not usuallynearly half an inch thick almost at the spine.BUT if we are comparing the truck spring Kukri to this, we have to contrast their pros and cons.This guy is fast, and light for its size compared to the authentic truck spring variety. It will definitely lack stopping power, but gains a lot of speed, and to be honest, it is STILL a kukri and STILL heavy enough to lop off an arm or split a zombie skull.I honestly love the look and feel of this, the weight is just right, for what it's supposed to be.The rubber grip feels a little rough, but that helps if it gets wet or you are bloody or something.The blade is a proven but super cheap stainless, meaning it will tolerate bad weather and can be put away wet. Stainless is fine for knives and machetes up to a certain length.This is the Kukri you would see in a Zombie movie, and this is also where it shines, in the Tacticool Weapon over tool category. If some zombie invaded my home, I would not hesitate to grab this. But If I was going on a rugged self-reliance hike? I would pass over this quickly and go for my Condor Jungolo Bolo/Kukru hybrid. (flowers has outdone himself on his designed lately, the Jungolo has a brilliant distal taper and everything).But here we come to the flaws:the Sheath? Trash. Sure it's lether, it holds the blade, but it's just not really that useful, the side opening design is serviceable, though I dislike them, but the buckle meant to retain the grip is... IT doesn't fit... I don't know why so many makers make this mistake, it doesn't have to be tight, and i know I can stretch it, but I shouldn't have to. It just has to retain the grip enough to keep it from flying out, if it shifts a bit that is ok. But this is almost impossible to button... I don't know about you, but if I need my knife I don't want to mess with things like that, not when I'm taking them out, OR putting them away.Flaw 2: That grip... I cannot be sure, but going by feel and I'm a knife guy so I am probably pretty correct on this, but I don't think this even comes close to full tang. Not that blades always have to be, but I also know Honshu's tangs are hidden under rubber for a reason. They often weld on a cheapo soft steel tang, with a very basic spot weld that often doesn't even go all the way through the space between the two parts, and then the cheapo soft tang is skeletal, and in this case, clearly feels like it ends about an inch before the grommet hole for a lanyard.This alone disqualifies it for the more rugged bushcraft tasks like batoning, So do that with it at your own risk but for fighting or chopping and limbing in bushcraft, it's probably perfectly fine.Another big flaw is in how the Blade Transitions to the Tang there is a sharp 90degree transition with a spacer/guard. sharp 90 transitions are notorious snap points for even the best steel, and this is cheap brittle stainless... The guard spacer adds more stress, and while this should NOT actually be a problem for fighting or Moderate bushcraft (chopping and cutting), it means that this has TWO major flaws if you intend to Baton with it.That should never disqualify a knife from being a good knife, or a bush sword. Many old-timers will tell you, fell, chop, and split with an axe, cut and chop with a knife.I am partial to Blades I consider all in one - IF you could own only one blade - type blades.But, I would say I cautiously recommend it to people looking for a good, cool-looking zombie-killing kukri that you could probably use to set up a camp and start a campfire with, so long as you never had to split anything more than a few inches thick. Or just avoid battoning all together.I would say if I had to choose between this or the condor Jungolo for the title of the best all-around blade... I will give the Jungolo the Advantage, for all-around use, and the Honshu Boshin Kukri gets he edge in zombie killing. Be it a live or dead one.

Well made, it arrived oiled, feels like a quality blade in hand, very sharp, almost frighteningly sharp. Must be very careful because you can easily cut yourself or anything else in the vicinity if you are not totally aware. Even the sheath is very well made, seems like quality leather and thick.The Kukri itself is heavy, weight feels like you are holding a Katana. It looks amazing too. The only thing I have cut into so far is the shipping box that it came in. practically went through it like a knife thru hot butter.

This kukhri is a beast! Watched multiple test videos before buying. Absolutely impressed from the moment I unboxed it. Feels great in the hand. Chopped brush for 3hrs....the blade still looks great and held its edge. I am buying another one.

I purchased this Machete after looking at over 50 other Machetes because of the weight of the item and the reviews we’re great as well. It states in the description this item weighs one pound, that is not true it’s over two pounds which was disappointing because I was going by the sellers description. The blade is sharp right out of the package which is great but for me the handle is made for someone with very big hands, I will be returning it for something easier to wield.

If you are looking to add a traditional styled kukri to your knife collection, you might want to pass on this one. It's 13+" blade takes it out of the knife category and places it more into the range of a small machete. Too large for practical carry. I, having average sized hands, found the handle to be a bit too long and, as a result, somewhat uncomfortable in the hand, lacking proper balance (at least for me).All in all, it seems to be very well made for what it is but it is nothing that you would ever see in the hands of a battle ready Gurkha soldier. Too large, too unwieldy.

Arrived on time packaged perfectBlade is very sharp be carefulHandle fits to your handWeight to the front like it should beEasy to use and sharpenGreat tool for clearing Arica palm trees and anything else in your way

This knife should be selling for $ 200.00This knife can save your life, building shelter, food etc.

Absolutely amazing! All I can say is buy it . I can’t believe something of such quality has such a great price. You will not be sorry