16″ Custom Bhojpure Gurkha Khukuri | Historical Hunting Kukri Knife

This is 16″ Custom Bhojpure Gurkha Khukuri | Historical Hunting Kukri Knife. The khukuri (also called kukri or khukri by many people outside Nepal) is a characteristic survival blade of the Nepalese army, the Royal Gurkha Rifles of the British Army, the Gorkha regiments of the Indian army, the Singapore Police, and the Royal Brunei Guard. It can be used both as a tool and as a defense weapon. Despite its use in the military, it is also a domestic and household tool used by Nepalese people (mostly by people from the Nepalese villages) in their everyday lives.

The Bhojpure khukuris predominantly have large blades which are mostly used to slaughter animals like goats, sheep, water buffalos and other wild beasts. They are used in different festivals for animal sacrifice with religious significance. The word Bhojpure on this khukuri comes after the Bhojpure village in Nepal where it originated. The people of Bhojpure are famous for many metal handicrafts items made of steel, copper, silver, brass, etc. One of their famous handicraft ` Bhojpure khukuris.    

Build Quality & Measurements:

This khukuri has a large 16-inch long blade which is made from highly graded 5160 carbon steel. Its edge is very sharp and has a beautiful polished blade. The full tang handle on this khukuri is 6.5-inch long and is made from rosewood. Its scabbard is beautiful with hand etched designs on it. We have used two pinewood pieces for scabbard glued together by a traditional Nepali glue Laha then wrapped it inside water buffalo leather. A unique hand etched metallic tip on the scabbard adds extra beauty to the khukuri. Single frog which is a leather loop is also available on the scabbard to attach it to the belt.

This 16″ Custom Bhojpure Gurkha Khukuri can be used to chop wood, firewood, bones, bamboos, coconut shells, etc. It is slightly large for bushcraft but can get the work done if used to clear bushes & vines. Overall the looks and craftsmanship of this Bhojpure khukuri is without doubt amazing. You can also gift this khukuri to someone who loves blades and knives or take it as a souvenir from Nepal like most people do.