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Sirupate Khukuri – 18” Blade

(5 customer reviews)

$70.00$89.95

This elongated Sirupate Khukrui has surpassed being a fighting knife and has become a Khukuri short-sword. Like the falcata or kopis swords of antiquity, the leverage gained by its extra length ensures that it is a fearsome chopping and hacking blade.

The differentially heat-tempered blade is crafted from 5160 high carbon steel. The heat treatment has optimized the blade by giving it a hard edge that will not dull or fold easily and a relatively soft spine that will absorb the force and shock of the strike. The hardness of the edge is at 58-60 HRC, the blade body is at 45-46 HRC and the spine is of 22-25 HRC. The blade has been decoratively etched and inlaid with brass on both sides.

The grip is of carved and polished buffalo horn and is surmounted by a brass bolster and pommel cap. The Sirupate Kukri comes with a scabbard crafted from carved pinewood and traditional Nepalese ”Laha” tree gum glue. It is wrapped in a tight, protective layer of black leather and fitted with a brass chape and an integrated belt loop.

The scabbard has two internal compartments for the traditional ”karda” small utility knife and the ”chakmak” sharpening tool. These are constructed from high carbon steel with polished buffalo horn for a grip.

The Sirupate is named after grass leaves in Nepal that it resembles; the Siru. Blades such as these are used by the Gurkhas in the jungle in manner of machete.

Overall Length24 1/4''
Blade Length18''
Weight2 lb 2.6 oz
EdgeSharp
Width32.7 mm - 44.6 mm
Thickness9.2 mm - 6.8 mm
PommelPeened
P.O.B.6 1/4''
Grip Length4 3/4''
Blade [5160 High Carbon Steel]
TypeKukri
ClassBattle Ready
CultureNepalese
ManufacturerEGKH
Country of OriginNepal

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5 reviews for Sirupate Khukuri – 18” Blade

  1. Daniel Flynn

    Great knife with a few imperfections. Ex Gurkha Khukuri House is a manufacturer and distributor of khukuri knives from Nepal. Knife makers are plentiful in Nepal, and this manufacturer assembles the very best knives to export. The cost of these goods is so low at the moment, thanks in part to the relative strength of the US Dollar, but also because of how wide spread knife making is in Nepal. So get your hands on one of these weapons because they are so affordable. Let’s start with the steel. 5160 carbon steel derives from springs from cars in junk yards, and Nepal has plenty of US Army jeeps languishing in scrap yards. This steel is a good compromise between hardness and strength. The edge is quite keen, but the spine is soft and flexible. On the subject of the spine, or the thickness, this blade is a whopper. The sheer mass from this knife, combined with the downward sweeping motion of the blade profile, makes this weapon absolutely lethal; it requires little effort or skill to wield. This knife could lop a man’s head off with one blow, and that’s not an exaggeration. The fit and finish is very well done, and the blade is sharp enough to cut through light targets and even chop tree branches (in Nepal, the khukuri is used like a machete). The brass bolster and pommel are well made and secured with hot peening (I wonder if the brass comes from reused shell casings). The handle of my knife is made from rosewood, and yet the description and photos claimed the material was buffalo horn. KoA should explain this to their customers BEFORE the item ships. Although I am happy with rosewood, I was expecting horn. The wood has a slight crack that should not affect performance, but it is nevertheless an imperfection. The sheath is utilitarian and well made, but the belt loop on my sheath is not secure; another imperfection. The two small knives/honing tools that came with the sheath are a nice touch and are traditional. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the craftsmanship and affordability of this knife. It is definitely a solid knife. However, KoA should have known better to inform me about the handle material. Their shipping was, as usual, to the letter; so I won’t complain much.

  2. Omar S.

    Amazing I’ve had it for many years and it held up perfectly! It doesn’t even need sharpening, because when blunt this will still chop!

  3. Wesley D.

    Beautiful Blade Stunningly beautiful blade, I can tell you the craftmanship is outstanding. Fit and finish wonderful! Scaberd had one small mar in the back clearly nit a big deal. Came shaving sharp (like swords/knives should) If you a thinking about getting go for it!

  4. Jordan

    Great chopper, this thing is a monster in the woods and needs little sharpening. I’ve cut down mostly small trees with it and it still goes strong. Price is a steal if you ask me.

  5. Spychicken (verified owner)

    This is probably my favorite blade I’ve gotten. It’s almost perfect and at an amazing price, just with a few caveats.

    The first is the handle came with a large crack running down it. The handle is horn and supposedly it can do that, but I didn’t expect it on arrival. I filled in the crack with superglue, and it feels fine now. I don’t know how good of a fix that is, but it works for now.

    The second issue was I struggled to learn the right place to grip it, and was initially unimpressed. However, I learned I have to grip it really high up the handle and it works perfectly. You can even sort of use it with two hands.

    Overall, excellent quality so far and I highly recommend despite initial issues.

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