Handmade kukri-khukuri-gurkha knives from Nepal By Everest Blade

The kukri, or Khukuri (which is closer to the Nepalese pronunciation) is the distinctive curved Nepali knife that is synonymous with the Gurkhas & Npealese people. The Kukri is respected through-out the world for its fearful effectiveness as a close combat weapon but it is also an humble multi-purpose tool has been using in centuries in Nepal for everyday tasks.

It is a symbolic weapon of the Gurkhas throughout the world, signifying the courage and valor of the bearer in the battlefield. It is a part of the regimental weaponry and heraldry of the Nepal Army and Royal Gurkha Regiment of British army and Gurkha Rifles in Indian Army. It is also used in many traditional rituals among different ethnic groups of Nepal including one where the groom has to wear it during the wedding ceremony. It is known to many people simply the ‘gurkha blade or ‘Gurkha knife’. It is well said that Bowie knife, stiletto, Scimitar, Roman sword, Samurai or Machete are some of famous knives of the world and have all played a great historical significance because of their cutting edge over other weapons but the most famous of them is the “kukri” …!!!

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