[ArrogantBustard]

Check out the kukris that Cold Steel sells. Look under "Fixed Blade" knives. Just the thing for for self defense if you can't or don't want to use a pistol.

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[Tijeras_Slim]

I've got an LTC Kukri from Cold Steel. I'm not the strongest guy, and my technique probably stinks, but I can take down a 3-4" tree with 2 swings max. In the hands of a Gurkha.... I can't imagine.