Tora KTM WW1 8th GR Kukri (Pre-order - estimated to ship between August-September 2020)

my only wish is that they could run this as their full time business, so the wait times were less. Because the world needs to see the love put into making these, and most people don't have the patience to wait for something special. But the moment you open the box and unsheath this knife, there's a definite wow factor to it. Moves well in the hand and so far all the dead branches (all about 1 inch in diameter, and seasoned not rotted) have given way in 1 to 2 snap cuts. No dings, and the edge is just like it came out the box. My tinder pouch came with the nail the kami cut in half to test the temper, wrapped in a piece of paper which I thought was a really cool addition.Jack Shen (Feb 15 2020, 05:29 AM)

This knife is the second Kukri I have owned and probably won’t be the last after my experience with it. It came in bundled in bubble wrap and all the paper work that ensures the authenticity of the blade. I almost threw out the nail they tested as it was wrapped in newspaper. Right out of the scabbard the blade is razor sharp, which is more then I can say for my other Kukri which is NOT a Tora. Both companion knives are of the same high quality with the Karda being so sharp I could use it as a straight razor. The performance of this knife is outstanding from chopping logs to delicate feather sticks. The only down side is the tremendous wait time to get your product (I waited about 2 1/2 months), but in the end it pays off.Logan Byers (Jan 04 2020, 22:01 PM)

It is my first kukri so i can not compare it with others. But i am a little experienced with swords and machetes. This kukri is really well crafted in all of its parts. After receiving it, I took my time to get the sense of a blade like this. Probably that is only possible with such a traditional handcrafted kukri. The kukri is - as often reviewed - very well balanced. It has its own Drive forward downward, but it is good to control this of its curved handle with that pommel at the end. Also the upstanding chase in the handle gives a good response of the blade, and also a very nice feel of Obediance. All put together - the size, the weight, the balance and the handle it is an extraordinary experience to use this blade. In accordance with the tradition and the Knowledge of the blacksmith it is a blade how it is meant to be. This is what i really appreciate. Thanks a lot to every one who is concerned in crafting it. With no constraint it is worth the money. At the end i really would have liked to have a little engraving of the blacksmith on the blade. Maybe i am a little romantic about this - However. One small point to remark ist the oil you use to protect the blade. Together with the wooden inside of the sheath it leaves brown stains on the polished steel which are not so easy to remove. Thanks for every thing and with my best regards. JensJens Klatt (Oct 05 2018, 16:48 PM)

For those you no the o e and only Bryan, I thank him for his great fair reviews and his influence on my purchase. Thanks to Simon and Leanne for making it all possible . Last but not least to the Kami who obviously poured his heart into making this kukri. The quality is just what you dream of. A piece of art, flawless. Almost too good to use but meant to be an extension of your arm. Could ask for more. Do t know how you could find a better Kukri. I'm just one happy pickle.GINGE BRIEN (Jun 29 2018, 19:35 PM)