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– Alan Kay, Winner, Season 1 of Alone. KNR: We noticed the show had two segments that showed you sharpening your knife – one at home before leaving and one at your camp site. How important is knife sharpening and do you have any tips for keeping a knife blade good and sharp, especially in the wild?
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May 1, 2018 · Survivalist Alan Kay shares an important tool that helped him #survive for 56 days on an Island during his competition on TV’s “Alone” series. In this video, he debunks the notion that only...
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Features: Kukri blade with stonewash finish. Desert tan micarta scales. Tan kydex sheath. Description: The K-tact Kukri knife from Condor was named after the Season One winner of Alone, Alan Kay. The K-Tact is made from 1075, making it a tough steel that is resistant to wear and tear.
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Jun 6, 2017 · 2.1K. 135K views 6 years ago. At Blade Show 2017 I ran into Alan Kay from ALONE Season 1. Alan used a Condor Tool and Knife kukuri knife on the show and he has since upgraded it to make...
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The history and tradition of the famed kukri trace back to the Nepalese people—namely, the Gurkha regiments that used this large chopping blade for combat and general utility. In the world of knives, a kukri is easily picked out of the crowd because of its lengthy, drastically recurved, weight-forward blade. The kukri is the most commonly used mult...
Specifications 1. Overall length:17 inches 2. Blade length:12 inches 3. Thickness of Blade:0.250 inch 4. Blade steel:Leaf spring steel (5160) 5. Blade finish:Satin 6. Handle material:Rosewood 7. Knife weight:22 ounces 8. Sheath material:Wood/black buffalo leather 9. Designer:Frank Gonzales MSRP:$152
Years ago, online survival and knife-based forums were obsessed with the big question, “If you could bring one knife/tool with you, what would it be?” This would usually spark a barrage of arguments and opinions, as well as some good points. While I have no desire to invoke that question again, I have my own thoughts and spoke about this with Alan ...
When I was searching for an authentically made kukri from Nepal, I saw a video with kukri guru Kay, who showcased a Nepalese kukri he uses that’s designed by knifemaker Frank Gonzales of Knives By Hand. Gonzales served with the Gurkha soldiers in the military as a forward observer and has a vast knowledge of the kukri. This video prompted me to con...
First off, the spelling of this knife is printed on the blade as a result of some decision-making with the late founder of TOPS Knives, Mike Fuller. He told designer Nicholas Fury III (of L.V.I. Bushcraft and Survival) that because it wasn’t an authentic Nepalese kukuri—which is how TOPS spells it—to do it differently, as compared to the other manu...
Specifications 1. Overall length:14 inches 2. Blade length:7.75 inches 3. Blade thickness:0.250 inch 4. Blade steel:1095 RC 56-58 5. Blade finish:Black traction coating 6. Handle material:Black linen Micarta 7. Knife weight:22.2 ounces 8. Sheath material:Olive drab green Kydex 9. Designer:Nicholas Fury III MSRP:$270
Custom Utah knifemaker Ryan Weeks is no stranger to the kukri knife or its appeal. His design has features that resemble more of an American-styled fighting knife but with the essence and honor of a kukri knife. His Khuk Fighter’s 10½-inch-long blade is made with W2 high-carbon steel and has a hamon that visually pops. Adding to the visual “wow fac...
Specifications 1. Overall length:16.50 inches 2. Blade length:10.50 inches 3. Blade thickness:0.1875 inch 4. Blade steel:W2 high-carbon steel 5. Blade finish:Hamon 6. Handle material:Honduran rosewood and cocobolo 7. Knife weight:21 ounces 8. Sheath material:Textured Kydex with Tek-LOK 9. Designer:Ryan Weeks MSRP: $700–$1,000
The great romance and the extraordinary accounts of bravery that a kukri knife evokes are legendary. Give the kukri a try; you’ll see. There are many chopping tools available that specialize in their environment and tasks. The kukri, however, outdoes them all.
The notch near the choil area is called a “cho,” or “kauri,” and has various meanings. A few include the genitalia of Kali, or Shiva (the sun and moon symbols of Nepal), a “kowdi” (“cow-track,” because the cow is sacred to the Hindus), a blood drip and a substitute guard. Apparently, the meaning has been lost over time, so it’s anybody’s guess. Pur...
Apr 27, 2016 · With the second season of “Alone” premiering this week, Knife Newsroom caught up with Alan to talk about his experience in the wilderness, the cutting tools, his thoughts about season 2, and what he’s been up to since his big win. Here’s our interview.
Jul 25, 2023 · Condor uses 1075 carbon steel with a bead-blasted finish for the K-Tact, which is named after Alan Kay, season one winner of History Channel’s Alone reality survival show. The pommel helps balance the knife and serves as a hammer.
