8″ Blade Service No.1 Khukuri | Gurkha Kukri | EGKH

This kukri stands as the Gurkha soldiers’ foremost and widely favored khukuri. This 8″ Blade Service No.1 Khukuri | Gurkha Kukri | EGKH, renowned as the army’s most popular Kukri (Service No. 1) due to its close ties with the Gurkhas, has undergone a remake, fortifying its strength and stability. The addition of a full tang blade and two rivets bolting from both sides contribute to its enhanced durability and robustness.

8″ Blade Service No.1 Khukuri | Gurkha Kukri | EGKH has an 8-inch blade made from highly graded 5160 carbon steel with a polished finish. There is a 5-inch long full tang handle made from strong rosewood. The handle is ergonomically designed to protect your hand from the extremely sharp edge of the blade when you are using it. The kukri knife has a flat full tang handle with two pieces each of rosewood attached on either side using rivets, providing a secure and comfortable grip during extended use.

The 8″ Blade Service No.1 Khukuri | Gurkha Kukri | EGKH knife stands out from others due to its unique feature – a metal chape fixed at the tip of the scabbard. This feature not only enhances the style of the knife but also gives it a timeless and striking appearance that is unmatched by any other knife. The chape is a rare and distinguished feature that adds to the prestige and individuality of the khukuri.

The scabbard has a single frog which is a leather loop used to attach it to the belt. This Service No.1 Khukuri 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.