The Khukri - Myth or Fact ?

fearn · 18th December 2012, 06:18 PM

I don't know if you can see this thread without being a member of bladeforums, but here's the blade forums link.

The analysis is also posted here on Google Docs, which requires you to have a Google account.

In reading the Google version, I'll admit that I was wrong, in that the geometry does matter somewhat. A simple semi-circular cutout reduces the stress the most, and sharp angles bring the stress levels back up, where the sharp angles occur.

Hope this helps,

F

18th December 2012, 06:18 PM	#13
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	I don't know if you can see this thread without being a member of bladeforums, but here's the blade forums link. The analysis is also posted here on Google Docs, which requires you to have a Google account. In reading the Google version, I'll admit that I was wrong, in that the geometry does matter somewhat. A simple semi-circular cutout reduces the stress the most, and sharp angles bring the stress levels back up, where the sharp angles occur. Hope this helps, F