the Khukuri House (KHHI nepal) - real blades since 1991..

Official knife of British Gurkha Army 

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- Owned and Run by ex-British Gurkha (10GR)
- Handcrafted in Nepal by master bladesmiths

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BSI Service No.1 Kukri (standard issue khukuri) is one of the two late standard issues of British Gurkha kukris (“Service Ceremonial” being the other one) that came in production from mid 1980’s.

"Service No.1" service or British Standard Issue (BSI) kukri is identical to GI5 except for its well polished blade and handle and its shape that is slightly modified, in fact bettered. With GI5 soldiers had to literally polish the blade with whatever local resources available and thus had to put a lot of time and effort to achieve the objective or the army’s high standard. But with the new British Service No.1 kukri, its already well polished format (inbuilt), not only saved time and energy but also brought tidiness and uniformity to the kukri and uniform as a whole. A standard service issue kukri starting from 1950’s onwards has always been a typical a parade knife so the need for a shiny and smart kukri knife was must for which now soldiers did not have to worry with the Service No.1 kukri. However the soldiers still had to work on the buffalo hide leather scabbard to make it shiny thus most replaced by patent leather from local workshops.

Default Specification
  • Blade Size (in): 10.5
  • Handle Size (in): 5.5
  • Handle Material: Horn
  • Blade finishing: Polished
  • Blade sharpness: Standard (very sharp)
  • Blade material: 5160
  • Accompanying knives/B-up: Karda Chakmak
  • Blade thickness (mm): 9
  • Handle finishing: Polish
  • Sheath: Black Leather
  • Tang type: Stick
  • Fixture: Brass
  • Edge grinding: Semi convex
  • Edge Hardness: 55-57 hrc
  • Actual weight (gm): 550
  • Overall weight with sheath (gm): 750
  • Shipping weight (gm): 1050
  • Place of Origin: Dharan, Eastern Nepal


Package contents:

1 pc ready-to-use khukuri
1 pc traditional leather sheath
2 pc small utility knives (Karda+Chakmak)
1 pc Cross Kukri cap badge
1 warranty card, care + instruction manuals, company leaflets, handicraft certificate 

FREE engraving in Blade:
For this service, please message us your content - less is better due to limited space


Shipping & Delivery:

We primarily use insured DHL services. If unavailable, we use an alternative insured courier. Handling, Shipping & Delivery time frame is displayed in the shipping section.


WARNING!!
Buyers must be 18 or older. Ensure the item is legal to import into your country before ordering. We are not responsible for customs seizure. If customs return the package, we will refund the item price, excluding shipping costs. No refund will be issued for seized packages. Also, use it responsibly. 


IMP NOTE:
  • For our guarantee and warranty policy, please see store policy
  • As all our knives are handmade, specifications may vary slightly (approximately 10–15%)
  • Minor variations may occur due to the individual handcrafted nature of each knife
  • Blade and handle colors may vary slightly from the photos shown
  • For custom orders, please message us

CARE & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
  • High-carbon 5160 steel may develop rust. Keep the blade lightly oiled after use and during storage
  • Keep the blade away from water and moisture. Avoid touching the blade with bare fingers, as fingerprints can cause corrosion
  • The kukri is designed for cutting, not for throwing or stabbing. Improper use may result in injury and/or damage to the blade
  • Avoid striking metallic objects while cutting, as this may damage the blade or its edge
  • Keep the metal fittings of the handle clean and lightly oiled to help prevent corrosion
  • Avoid using or storing the kukri in extreme temperatures, as this may affect the blade, handle, or fittings
  • Do not drop the kukri tip-first, as impact may bend or damage the tip

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