The Fighting Kukri: Illustrated Lessons on the Gurkha Combat Knife

About this book

The kukri is one of the oldest combat/utility knives in existence today. Recognized as the national weapon of Nepal the kukri has been associated with the British Armys fearsome Gurkha brigades since their creation. The unique downward slope of the blade gives the kukri its distinctive look and renowned ability to effect powerful accurate cuts. In this latest addition to his "Fighting Weapons" series Dwight McLemore explores the full range of kukri training and deployment. He presents a sprinkling of history with informed discussions of fighting approaches and numerous training exercises on cutting thrusting blocking and the associated movement of a kukri fight. By mixing modern and historical concepts and illustrating the text with hundreds of his highly acclaimed instructional drawings McLemore has created the first and perhaps ultimate training guide to this unique weapon. The Fighting Kukri is a must for martial artists blade enthusiasts historical reenactors fight directors of stage and screen and men and women of the armed forces.