Khukuri (Kukri) pronounced khu-khoo-ree, khukuri or khookree originated in ancient times; the Khukuri is not only the national knife of Himalayan country, Nepal and also symbol of the Gurkha solders. It is commonly know as “Gurkha Knife” as it is a part of the regimental weaponry and heraldry of Gurkha fighters. In Nepalese culture Khukuri (kukri) is commonly used as a tool and as a weapon also has a religious significance in Hindu religion and is blessed during the Dasain sacrificial festival.

It is heavy and slightly and curved at an angle of 20° whereas some knives have a very steep angle. The height of the Khukuri is 3 to 10 centimetres and length is 30 cm onwards narrows towards the edge from the broad upper margin. It almost always has a single edge and almost never has a "false edge" with a very thick spine. It is a hybrid between knife and axe. Hardwood, water buffalo horn, or cast brass is used to make the handles of the traditional kukris. Some modern kukris are found to have aluminium handle also. The tang usually goes through to the end of the handle. Wooden and horn handles are often fastened with "Himalayan epoxy" a kind of tree sap called laha.

The Gurkhas proved to be brave soldiers who used the kukri as a fighting knife in the Anglo-Nepal War also in the First and Second World Wars. Nepalese are accustomed to the knife from very young age. As every Nepali house will posses at least one khukuri (kukri) in their house. The amazing cutting power of the Khukuri (kukri) drives the user to use khukuri (Kukri) for different functions like kitchenware, cutting wood, decorations and safety. This knife (khukuri) is very popular in Nepal as well as other country through out the world.

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