Cold Steel and KaBar 1249 Kukri Review Comparison and Chop Fest $20 vs $50

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Cold Steel and KaBar 1249 Kukri Review Comparison and Chop Fest $20 vs $50

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In this knife video film comparison thing, we take a look at the cheap Cold Steel Kukri Machete and the Ka-Bar 1249 Kukri. We compare and contrast, perform very unscientific chopping tests. And I offer my thoughts and feelings on two Kukris About $50 or less. Later in the video I compare them with other more and less popular Westernized Kukris, like the Himalayan Imports, the Zombie Tools Vakra, and the BudK Indian Kukri thing. Which Kukri should you buy or spend your ill gotten money on.
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@cal593 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciated you telling me the verdict right away so much, I watched the rest of the video. Just because you asked nicely.

@xaviergraysen1298 3 жыл бұрын

instaBlaster...

@roberts2554 4 жыл бұрын

i bought the Kabar kukri in 2012 and have used it every year for camping, trimming trees, splitting wood and cutting rope and such and have sharpened it maybe twice. as long as you arent chopping rocks with it, it will keep a workable edge for a long time.

@reveal102 Жыл бұрын

I bought one in 2008? And it’s been the best knife I’ve ever bought. Indestructible after years of camping use, and still sharp after years in storage.

@Taffy-ep9jk 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not a knife bro. But I really enjoy your channel, it's awesome. You could probably make an interesting video about something as mundane as a beer fridge.

@I0nlyRunFactory 5 жыл бұрын

He actually did make a video about a beer fridge!

@Taffy-ep9jk 5 жыл бұрын

@@I0nlyRunFactoryHi that was my poor attempt at sarcasm/humour perhaps it doesn't come across so well in writing.

@timothymiller9067 5 жыл бұрын

Woosh

@8dollars276 4 жыл бұрын

@@Taffy-ep9jk Nah man, it came across.

@Snarfelle 2 жыл бұрын

I would watch a review from this creator about a beer fridge though 😂

@bengalvin71 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer a bareback Kukri too. Great content, keep the neighbours wondering. It’s cheaper than building a clock tower and buying a Remington 700. Same effect though.

@KnifeThoughts 5 жыл бұрын

"A man might even put a brimmed hat on and Bushcraft with it" lololol

@viciousKev 3 жыл бұрын

Ive had a cold steel kukri for around 14yrs. Great for chopping the hand off of thieves! I put a rubber grip from a garden hose on the handle because its uncomfortable. Ive used and abused it in every possible way and it still works great.

@jporkchop 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old post, but I have a Cold Steel Gurkha Light Kukri that I carried to war (no, it was not used in any gruesome h2h or anything) because I could not afford the much heftier Gurkha Kukri. The Cold Steel Gurkha kukri *machete* tested here is not the same animal, it's a lot thinner and lighter (and cheaper). I'd still buy one, but doubt it'd hold up to the OG leg-chopper ones. Hang on to that thing. They may make them still but I've not seen one in a long time.

@ORflycaster 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going back to re-watch some of my favorites. Your humor was strong on this video. You're a unique and special little corner of the interwebs. Keep up the superb content!

@briancarroll8382 Жыл бұрын

Quite possibly the most refreshingly honest and hilarious review I’ve found. Thank you sir, you should be in charge of all advertisements for everything I purchase.

@MaxVroomfondel 5 жыл бұрын

You can probably de-bamboo the whole place before you move. In a whirling dervish double kukri frenzy. All praise Lynn...

@justpettet3506 5 жыл бұрын

that bamboo looks addicting to chop. I would need more knives too

@arrowheadguys7637 Жыл бұрын

The first 50-some seconds of this video are legendary.

@stray1357 2 жыл бұрын

I like your sense of humor. It makes watching this more entertaining.

@saigudbai Жыл бұрын

I've had that Kabar machete for over 10 years. It's a beast and chops like a hatchet but can do big camp knife chores too.

@peacefuljeffrey 4 ай бұрын

Dude, this is my first time watching a video by you, and I am having a really good time appreciating your truly random, even bizarre editorial commentary! 😂

@AdvancedKnifeBro 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@JohnChoidotOrg 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, I just stumbled upon your channel and it's great. I love the commentary and I love the honesty. I look forward to watch more of your videos, man. Thank you.

@sealevelbear 5 жыл бұрын

Fixed blades are cool, and kukri’s are awesome, who are all these other people??!

@Meatpopsicle2050 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried many low to mid range Kukris and the Kabar blows them all out of the water. I think it’s the hollow grind, but whatever it is makes this thing a beast. Deep smooth chops that take of tons of meat.

@Bushcraftandknives 5 жыл бұрын

That was 12:37 of my life that I don't get back so I'm glad I spent it on this video! Well spent time. Thank you Knife Bro!

@ericnorton5454 3 жыл бұрын

The sarcasm in this video is amazing.

@timcullinane7455 3 жыл бұрын

Intelligence flavored with sarcasm. Absolutely my new most favorite blade information place.

@JoyZofSoRRoW 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I ended up buying both a while back closer to when you made this video but kept the KaBar one in the long run. Love it. It's been my Car/Camping Knife for 2 years.

@michaelgelunas1113 3 жыл бұрын

I'm one of those knife newbies that I'm sure you've got a cute name for! I had to start this comment (of course the subscribe button was smashed) about 1 & half minutes in to say, from the bottom of my 21st century, soft-ass cuz life's too easy heart, THANK YOU! My cheeks & stomach hurt from your subtle delivery and honest assessment! It is refreshing to see in our current predicament in this KZfaq/consumer driven race to the bottom of just about every category possible while simultaneously raising one's expectations of outcome and diminishing the role of the hard work, skill & craftsmanship needed to get said outcome.

@jjrigdon5773 6 ай бұрын

Ive owned the cold steel one for 11 yrs i use it to chop, cut , and even clean fish .the 1055 carbon gets really sharp it stays next to my bed at night its my go to

@thatidiot346 Ай бұрын

It's an incredible, cheap beater.

@Julian-bq9qv 4 жыл бұрын

Just found the channel via a link on Fakebook's "Bladed Misfits Extravaganza" page - and I am blown away by your awesomely semi-demented yet always controlled narrative style, vaguely reminiscent of Ben Stein's "Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?" if he had maybe done a half dozen Red Bulls. I seem to be drifting a bit here. anyway, subbed and look forward to watching a lot of your videos. Hope life is going well for you and yours.

@henderstoned 3 жыл бұрын

You put your finger on what I was trying to.

@RedIron1066 3 жыл бұрын

Your sarcasm and wit just gained you a subscriber! Lol!

@blake102989 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first video of yours I've seen. You earned my subscription within the first 90 seconds with your, not give a shit humor.

@lanemerrill 3 жыл бұрын

the ka-bar is a phenomenal machete. Worth every penny

@Regolith86 4 жыл бұрын

I've had the Kabar kukri for 15 years now and used the hell out of it. The bean counters must have changed the coating to something cheaper, because the stuff on mine isn't sandpapery, and it's never chipped or flaked off. Probably one of the ways they kept the price point at

@betterbsure 5 жыл бұрын

The Gurkhas used these in the second world war, originally they brought them along to look macho when shaving. But soon found out that they were useless for shaving or trimming their hair in the field, but were excellent at removing the entire head. The moral of this story is; never ask a Gurkha for a hair cut.

@MK-ep9db Жыл бұрын

Adrian Valentine, 😂😂😂😂😂😂 best comment.

@YoushouldloveyourselfNOW1738 11 ай бұрын

"A little off the top" would be your last words to a Gurkha Barber 😂

@randyscj429 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a straight up review! JFYI: Before we go any further-I hope you NEVER use the term "blood groove", for those that do simply don't think! Long ago I learned from a well known knife maker that the groove began somewhere around WWI (ish, I believe)-as the only tech way to lighten a longer blade length! Just tryin' to help-again, thanks! Take care, "GOD Bless", sincerely - P.S.: You're right as the rock cutters were ABSOLUTE craftsmen!

@AdvancedKnifeBro 5 жыл бұрын

I continue to use the term blood groove! I’ve had this conversation at length in the comments of other videos. It’s a colloquial term sure... but it goes back much further than you think. It had been used by knife makers to describe the fuller... and most importantly it triggers people! Look under etymology: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuller_(weapon) Read the marketing materials here (1951-1956 section): www.knifecenter.com/item/BUCMBO119LE/buck-119-special-legacy-collection-historical-collectors-set Thanks for watching!

@JCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJC 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Wether or not you shot this video because of my KABAR Kukri request comment. I will buy. This is a working knife!

@ryanbrooks1702 5 жыл бұрын

J C you’re a working knife

@randyrazor6780 5 жыл бұрын

Bro you keep me laughing as I watch your videos 🤣. Good info too

@miketrusky476 11 ай бұрын

Walking down the "SIDEWALK" IN Placencia , Belize Central America, in the back table under tourist stuff was butt end of a handle, a very old KUKURI. My head of security in Nigeria , YAM RHY was a retired Gurkha who had been senior non-com of jungle WAREFARE training for the Brits in Belize. Before he died he left me his Hat. LIke to think he made sure I got the blade he used. Appears to be hand made from spring steel. Rest in peace my Brother, I got it.

@peter-radiantpipes2800 5 жыл бұрын

Subbed. Love your humor and attitude! Great way to handle your comments and vids.

@frankwilson8307 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your comments, keeping it real thanks!!

@enochjukie 5 жыл бұрын

Great review! Love my Ka-Bar Kukri, use the plastic loop at the bottom of the sheath to tie to my leg so it's not flappin around.

@c.r.5106 5 жыл бұрын

I got a Ka-Bar Cutlass Machete several years ago on a whim and many hours spent chopping desert willow and mesquite branches hasn't managed to kill it. I'm not sure how the shape of a Kukri might swing/chop differently than the Cutlass Machete, but for the price I might have to find out.

@dandaman2753 4 жыл бұрын

I've just become a new subscriber to your channel after watching three of your videos. I wanted to compliment you on your filming and editing but specifically that I think your very funny voice over comments, and the way you deliver them ( dry and deadpan, the same way I like potato jerky) really hit me right in the belly or the cranium, whichever is larger. Please keep up the good work but don't let it go to your head, that's what happened to Han Solo.

@SpyderHeel 5 жыл бұрын

Advanced Knapped Obsidian Bro, I hope your new place still offers some sweet backyard batoning action. I've been meaning to check out the Condor K-TACT, but other shiny baubles catch my eye. Like the Massdrop Keen. Onna related note, years ago, I got a Cold Steel Heavy Machete. Thing came with a courtesy edge. Like they just ran it over the bench grinder on each side once really quickly.

@mawilkinson1957 5 жыл бұрын

Hilarious video. I don't own one and probably never will, but I loved your review.

@gungrabber970 4 жыл бұрын

Watched for kukris Liked for testing Subscribed for dry witty sarcastic commentary 😎

@donatasm8600 5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for a Victorinox batoning(review) video

@amhockeyclub9405 5 жыл бұрын

I lost it when you mentioned ICP...

@cultofmalgus1310 4 жыл бұрын

Fuckin magnets; how do they work?

@DDDYLN Жыл бұрын

Your dry humor videos are hilarious! Keep it up brother. 😂

@grantparker5670 4 жыл бұрын

"Well it's great if you live in a tree and bake cookies with your 'fuck you' Keebler money"...Subbed.

@Maurice419 2 жыл бұрын

Wow… love the sarcasm! It made me listen to the whole video!

@nicolaasporter3215 5 жыл бұрын

Booby comment was priceless. Side note. People look at you funny when you've chuckling in the bathroom.

@richardcranium6554 5 жыл бұрын

Theres a mini Skrama on its way across the pond to me, I can't wait. I am giddy with excitement, because then I can be both bushy AND crafty while maintaining my shortness and stubbiness that I'm so fond of. I do enjoy you beating the shit out of stuff with the big choppers, tho.

@viralwitness6532 5 жыл бұрын

Got a cold steel machete Kukri the other week just got around to sharpen and polishing the edge today it comes dull but I like that as I can put my own edge on. It seens pretty good but I don't like how thin it is compared to regular kukris. Haven't tested it yet but will do on the weekend. I own a hand forged Nepalese Kukri but even though it's full tang I just have it on display I don't have the heart to take it out camping/bushcraft with me lol am weird I just love the thing it's a work of art. Thinking about getting a British army standard ceremonial Kukri for display and using the full tang in the field

@lordnicenstein5105 4 жыл бұрын

I can never unsee the lines, they're never really gone.

@mickroe8798 2 ай бұрын

I agree, never understand paying over £100 for spyderco or bench made,

@passingtime7203 4 жыл бұрын

Condor K-tac...PLease!

@BrodyToYou 5 жыл бұрын

Cold Steel?!?! KaBar?!?! Did you just take a pay cut or something? WTF! Thanks for uploading, you bastard!

@AdvancedKnifeBro 5 жыл бұрын

I got some slightly higher end stuff coming up... however I can buy several large knives to review versus one overpriced folding knife. I already have quite a few overpriced folding knives I love.

@charlescollier7217 5 жыл бұрын

Highly entertaining as ever :). When you can, you may want to try the Royal Kukri Machete from Cold Steel. It's longer, much more like a kukri in design, and packs way more chopping power. Same limitations for hardwoods though, as it is thin and flat sheet metal with a ground edge. Upside, you can catch it on sale for $20 or less, and in the coming Zombie Apocalypse, it will serve way better as a makeshift weapon. That being said, I REALLY need to get my hands on one of those KaBars - seems like a pretty sweet short machete option, especially if I can catch a sale.

@SageCoulee 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the great review. I appreciate the bluntness....

@Elslemmo 5 жыл бұрын

Wonder Which Kukhri/kukri/cuckri etc etc. Goes magnificently with a nice lukewarm Zima? A question that needs answers!

@AdvancedKnifeBro 5 жыл бұрын

All of them!

@richardcranium6554 5 жыл бұрын

I'm just here for the beer and sarcasm.

@selvetarmiel 5 жыл бұрын

I think I want a smallpox crystal now, although I'm not sure what I would do with it.

@afdave7 3 жыл бұрын

You're awesome man. Thanks for the info and the chuckles.

@wardfenton4115 5 жыл бұрын

I'll watch your videos bro. I'll watch em hard.

@MKay-fb5tl 4 жыл бұрын

So far this was the best you tuber I've listened to and watch. Well; the girls who do bikini try ones are good too, but that's for a different time and place. Maybe one will do a kukri review, but until then...u win.

@AdvancedKnifeBro 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@lerch400block 5 жыл бұрын

Advanced stand-up bro?

@shaunmckinnis2723 3 жыл бұрын

I came for the info and stayed for the sarcasm

@jangounbrained 5 жыл бұрын

Twelve Minutes to sweeten up my day.

@warpedone2 5 жыл бұрын

Secondly~ love the videos , needs more abra kadoobie ? Keepem coming!

@stevenrobertson6656 5 жыл бұрын

Close Sir but pipped by Ryan .

@Hitinui666 5 жыл бұрын

Great video bro. I do own the KA-BAR kukuri since it's more than 10 years old, I wanted to buy a new one , I was looking at the cold steel even tho cold steel is waaaaaay to tactical for me, thanks to you, I know that I'll be buying a KA-BAR again .... Or a fox ... Kisses from Tahiti 😘

@AdvancedKnifeBro 5 жыл бұрын

Stick with the Kabar!

@Codevil. 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Indian kukri too, it came no edge! I'm dead serious, not full I mean they didn't put edge on it, but it was 30$ with sheath, I'm having fun ,oh I forgot not only no edge , no grind!!!! I'm having fun totally making it

@bRad-ns6iy 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your new job Bro! I still don't have a kukri yet, I will have to pick one up. I was thinking about the Condor kukri but I will have to check the blade thickness. I don't want it too flexible either.

@BushcraftingBogan 2 жыл бұрын

I keep trying to figure out why I want one other than that I want one. Unfortunately I keep talking myself out of one. Please. Someone talk me into buying one. They just look cool. But that just isn't enough to pry my wallet open.

@Panzer-Geomancer 5 жыл бұрын

Nice rhythm, nice flow.

@jessebutler9352 3 жыл бұрын

This feels like the Letterkenny of knife reviews.

@Backwoodsandblades 5 жыл бұрын

Still, best knife channel ever.

@Codevil. 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, leave the CHAOS out of this, I have the Trench Chaos

@gerardososaurio3060 10 ай бұрын

Hola, disculpa, de que es el recubrimiento del cold steel? A mí cold steel ya se le desgasto y quiero restaurarlo

@tigerpisces5506 2 жыл бұрын

Cold Steel Gurka Kurki plus for $700 is discontinued because Bill Gates stop using them on safari in Africa. Do they work? Just as Lynn Thompson says, Hell Yes! I can buy a Glockenspiel cheaper.

@jeffsmith6441 5 жыл бұрын

A kukri can be a great tool for the woods if it's made right. It would be worth it to get a good one but the ones you have are fun to play with. Good comparison video!

@engelwyre 5 жыл бұрын

I love my KaBar kukri. Bought it long before I became a backyard warrior and have recently used it to split firewood and do stupid ass things with shipping pallets before I got my not-very-necessary (according to wife) ax. It's awesome to swing around when your neighbors show their stupid faces while you do yard work. Also possibly good protection during a home invasion, cannot confirm. Depending on what you're doing the handle vibrates like your mom's bedside toy, so men only.

@QuantumPyrite_88.9 5 жыл бұрын

The Kabar Cutlass chopper is a fave and I have the CS magnum kukri machete which is fast in the hand and a giant razor blade . I'd like your opinions about the CS Smatchet , but they have been discontinued which is hard to believe . If you have already done a review on the Woodsman Pal , I will shut the hell up and quit asking . Once again Knife Bro -> Good and fair review and an Excellent job on specifications . Other blade reviewers could learn a few things from you . Thanks once more for your videos . Time for another Heineken and a cig .

@AdvancedKnifeBro 5 жыл бұрын

I’ll look into the CS! Thanks man!

@dogoargentinoedc 3 жыл бұрын

Im inlove whit the cold steel kukri

@Bowfella 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer the NHZ Nepal imports. Yes they are heavy and offensively thiccc but at least they're made out of 5160 with natural material scales/scabbards, opposed to the schrades, coldsteels, gerbers etc made out of pop-tab metal and plastic for the same price...

@AdvancedKnifeBro 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer lighter stuff like Kailash...

@kevocaudillo4564 3 жыл бұрын

We really do need to get back to flint napped rocks! Thanks for bringing that up!😜💓💓💓🤣🤣🤣

@willywantoknow2563 3 жыл бұрын

Like the honesty! Cause your so open and have a youtube channel I'm going to dump on you all my problems. 📝🤓 I love quality and hate the price, generally everything I like I have to build myself cause I'm not willing to pay overprice for crap or mediocre products. Considering the time and effort in researching and wait time for purchasing and shipping costs.... End result is probably more efficient for me to put my time in making it myself. (I'd rather the BK-21 anyway, but cost too much for me considering where it lacks in scabbard design...and i like a polished blade)

@viralwitness6532 5 жыл бұрын

The cold steel Gurkah kukir looks better than there machete but for the price I can get 2 Nepalese hand forged kukris not sure if could justify that purchase

@AdvancedKnifeBro 5 жыл бұрын

Yes... it's a little out of my price range when I already have a few kukris I already like.

@failure2flinch876 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite would be the “C”, “D”, and the “B!”

@My-Nickel 2 жыл бұрын

You're hilarious love the sarcastic comedy!

@jxcellent790 5 жыл бұрын

My Cold Steel Kukri came, like, rounded over dull... After sharpening it, yeah it's more machete than Kukri. I do like it more than the standard Ontario Machete, but not by much.

@AdvancedKnifeBro 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah man... some people like machetes some like kukris. Ain’t nothing wrong with neither opinion.

@sealevelbear 5 жыл бұрын

Good moving movements!

@ScriptureFirst 3 жыл бұрын

Can you show how well the kbar does against winter clothing upon a semi rigid surface?

@nightlumens7957 5 жыл бұрын

Your fixed bladessth ones are always welcomed. 👍🏼

@LukeNukemTV_ 3 жыл бұрын

Your commentary is awesome. Thank you.

@zeroclout6306 5 жыл бұрын

Yo! This fuckin commentary. Fucking subbed bro.

@hawaiiknifeandgear5531 5 жыл бұрын

So to confirm, the Ka-Bar is the better choice for taking to the ICP show? Chopping drugged out clowns is a valid test?

@ordinaryeverydayguy2593 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you. I hope your job transition is smooth.

@southpaw8990 5 жыл бұрын

You need to do stand up. Your videos are worth the commentary alone. that being said , you should do a review of the Ka-Bar combat kukri .

@Thereal111t 5 жыл бұрын

The kabar and some Ontario spec plus use Kraton-g as a handle material. I always imagined that those knives would be superior at saxophone solos.

@glenndafoe8650 5 жыл бұрын

With regards to the big move - did the neighbours finally call the authorities on the knife wielding, light flashing, beer swilling (misunderstood) genius next door?

@AdvancedKnifeBro 5 жыл бұрын

Not yet... although I’m moving out right as new neighbors are moving in next door.

@glenndafoe8650 5 жыл бұрын

Advanced Knife Bro - Government agents no doubt. Too bad for them the Target is leaving town! P.s. ‘Fuck the Bronze Age’ is pure gold 😎