The kukri is the forward angled Nepalese chopper, a heavy single edged blade that kinks down partway along its length so the mass sits ahead of your hand. That kink is the whole design. It turns a swing into a chop and lets a 16 inch knife do work that would otherwise want a small axe.
The blades here run 15 to 17 inches overall with 10 to 12 inches of edge measured along the curve, and listed weights sit near 1 lb 6 oz to 1 lb 8 oz. Two steels run through the range. Plain 1095 high carbon is hardened to 54 to 58 HRC and comes back quickly on a stone. Damascus of 1095 and 15N20 is forge welded, folded and acid etched, hardened to 58 to 60 HRC, and holds an edge a little longer. Every piece is full tang, with a cho notch cut at the throat of the edge, and handles run to buffalo horn, stag antler, rosewood, walnut, olive wood, bone, micarta and stacked leather.
If you camp, clear brush or want one blade that chops, start at 16 inches. The kukri knife guide covers the history, the shapes and what to look for if this is your first one.
Most kukris here take a custom engraving on the blade or handle, added on the product page.
Buying for a wedding party? The groomsmen sets come as six matched knives, 15% less than buying them singly, and each one can carry its own engraved name.
Free US shipping
On most pieces. Heavier and oversized ones carry a flat charge.
Hand Forged
Heated, hammered and ground by hand.
Engraving available
Names, dates or Norse runes on most pieces.
Ships from Chicago
Inspected and dispatched from our Chicago warehouse. No import duty, no customs delay on US orders.
