Military Service No. 1 Gurkha Khukuri – 9 1/2” Blade – Ex Gurkha Khukuri House
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 15''
- Weight
- 1 lb 3.2 oz
- Brand
- EGKH
- Culture
- Nepalese
Overview
Military Service No. 1 Gurkha Khukuri - 9 1/2'' Blade - Ex Gurkha Khukuri House
The Military Service No. 1 Khukuri by Ex-Gurkha Khukuri House is constructed with a blade of 5160 high carbon steel that has been differentially hardened. The blade has a hard edge that resists dulling of 54-55 HRC, it has a body hardness of 45-46 HRC and a softer, shock-absorbing spine hardness of 22-25 HRC.
The bolster and pommel are of brass and the grip is of polished, carved water buffalo horn. It has a scabbard consisting of carved halves of pinewood fitted together with traditional Nepalese Laha glue and finished with a tight outer layer of black layer. It has a pair of leather belt loops and is fitted with a brass tip cover. It has two fitted compartments for the pair of small knives that traditionally accompany the Kukri - the Karda and Chakmak The Karda is a small cutting knife traditionally used to dress small game, and the Chakmak is a tool used to help sharpen a Khukri. The small knives are of high carbon steel and the grips are of polished water buffalo horn.
Gurkha troops are issued two Khukuris; the Service No. 1 and the Service No. 2. The service No.1 is intended to be the Gurkha ceremonial blade, it is a simple, elegant and traditional design. It is by no means a decorative only blade though - it is just the blade that the Gurkhas keep in perfect dress condition. It is a good blade that is representative of both the Gurkhas and of the Khukuri itself.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- EGKH
- Culture
- Nepalese
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 15''
- Blade Length
- 9 5/8''
- Weight
- 1 lb 3.2 oz
- Edge
- Moderately Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 2 7/8''
- Thickness
- 10.1 mm - 5.7 mm
- Width
- 31.8 mm - 46.2 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 1/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- Nepal
- Type
- Kukri
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The Maker
EGKH
EGKH, based in Nepal, manufactures high quality kukris (or Khukuris) and other fighting knives. As the official supplier of kukris to the British Gurkha Unit, Marine Corps, Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Indian Gurkhas, EGKH is well versed in providing a good blade. All products are hand forged from high grade carbon steel.
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Insanely good for the price, the blade is super thick with good edge geometry. I found that getting a decent edge with the provided Chakmak worked well and was easy enough. The handle is comfortable and the overall balance makes this Khukuri a brutal cutter and a strong tool. Although the thickness of the spine excludes more delicate cutting, it is invaluable when chopping thicker branches and undergrowth and given the differential hardening I am grateful for it. I will say that the finish is a little rough around the edges but absolutely does not compromise the functionality in anyway, and honestly provides a bit of character. These imperfections are more tool marks than actual blemishes and should not discourage anyone from picking one up.