>>558160>as a weapon it is meant to wound primarily by chopping.What the hell are you talking about?
>It is not dangerousIt is compared to a blade that is in line with the handle. Hitting with a kukri is a lot like hitting with an axe using only one hand. If the blade glances, it's way more difficult to control than a straight blade.
>what most people define as a 'machete' these days just means any broad-ish blade with varying thickness which could be used for light wood work. Again, what are you talking about? I know Americans can't tell the difference between a square and a triangle, yet I'm amazed.