13″ Traditional Rust Free Khukuri | Historic Ex-Army Kukri | EGKH

13″ Traditional Rust Free Khukuri | Historic Ex-Army Kukri | EGKH is very popular with the military & Nepalese people. The Nepalese people consider it their fundamental utility knife. Throughout the world, the Kukri garners respect due to its formidable effectiveness in close combat situations. In Nepal, it serves as a versatile utility knife. It stands as the distinctive survival blade for the Nepalese army, the Royal Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British Army, the Gorkha regiments of the Indian army, the Gurkha Contingent of the Singapore Police Force, and the Gurkha Reserve Unit in the Sultanate of Brunei. Certain English speakers commonly identify this knife as a Gurkha blade or a Gurkha knife.

The 13″ Traditional Rust Free Khukuri | Historic Ex-Army Kukri | EGKH stands as a testament to both craftsmanship and functionality, skillfully handcrafted by adept Nepalese blacksmiths who have inherited their blade-forging expertise through generations. The blade, measuring 13 inches in length, is meticulously shaped from 5160 high-carbon steel, ensuring robustness and resilience. It features a semi-polished finish that adds an element of elegance. This khukuri represents one of the finest examples of traditional craftsmanship, expertly fashioned by skilled Nepalese blacksmiths

The 13″ Traditional Rust Free Khukuri | Historic Ex-Army Kukri | EGKH boasts an upper spine measuring 6 mm in thickness. Skilled craftsmen construct the khukuri’s handle from robust rosewood, providing it with a length of 4.5 inches. The handle incorporates a gripper that enhances its comfort while ensuring strong grip during use. Crafted from rosewood, the handle also features a 4.5-inch long rat tail tang. This design facilitates precise control and extreme comfort, even during demanding tasks. The khukuri’s overall length is 17.5 inches, striking a harmonious balance between compactness and reach, rendering it a dependable companion for outdoor endeavors.

With the scabbard included this 13″ Traditional Rust Free Khukuri | Historic Ex-Army Kukri | EGKH knife weighs approximately 1050 grams. The blade exhibits varying levels of hardness across its structure: the spine measures 22-25 RC, the belly 45-46 RC, and the edge boasts an impressive 58-60 RC. The scabbard has a leather loop used to attach it to the belt. This survival knife comes with a pinewood scabbard wrapped in water buffalo leather. Purposefully designed for outdoor expeditions and jungle escapades, this khukuri excels as a bone-chopping tool and a steadfast camping companion.

A Karda & Chakmak are included with this khukuri. Karda is a sharp knife that can be used to cut fruits & vegetables, open tin cans, etc. The Chakmak is a blunt steel that can be used to hone the khukuri blade or used to produce sparks for fire with fire steel or flint. This khukuri along with all our other blades are backed & covered by the EGKH Warranty to ensure you’re at peace of mind while ordering or using it. You can also customize the Traditional Rust Free Khukuri to your liking if you want it with a full tang handle. You can do so by simply selecting the Full tang handle option.