ExGurkhaKhukuri (EGKH)

Pure Handmade Kukri,knives,tools and Nepalese handicrafts in Nepal

EGKH is the finest and largest maker of traditional and modern khukuris in the world today. These knives are the real thing true, authentic khukuris: EGKH is proud to have supplied the British Army's crack Gurkha regiments with the khukuris that they use in both drill and battle, world-wide: It doesn't get any more real than that. They have also supplied khukuris to Pakistan, the United States, German embassies, and a wide variety of military, police, and commercial security agencies in Nepal and throughout the world. Each of our knives is handcrafted one-at-a-time by a traditional caste of smiths called Kami,.Each khukuri in our shop takes several Kami a full day to make by hand, utilizing both modern and centuries-old techniques of the metal smiths art. They are quite affordable, making them one of the very best buys in the field of handmade knives. We offer a wide range of varieties more than 200 separate items, ranging from decorative and souvenir blades, and traditional Gurkha military and working knives, to the finest custom presentation grade khukuris. Our factory has some 200 Kamis the hereditary cast of khukuri makers that has preserved the art of crafting the khukuri, and handed it down from father to son a tradition stretching back to the time of Alexander the Great. In the mid-1700s, the warrior-king, Prithivi Naravan Shah used the khukuri to pacify the land and unify the kingdom of Nepal. After uniting the countryside, he divided the people into different castes and creed and re-formed the society along organized lines: Warriors; called Chhetris and famed for their bravery; became Gurkha soldiers. Brahmans who were dedicated to a spiritual life were organized to establish and promote religious functions and so on throughout Nepalese society.

At this time, metal workers who were skilled in the arts of blacksmithing and forging weapons to help keep the country strong, were organized into the caste of Kami that continues to this day. Our own families of Kami at Ex-Gurkha Khukuri House pride themselves as the modern inheritors of this ancient legacy. It is a proud tradition by any standard. To illustrate, when the great Japanese master craftsman, Amakune, made the first gracefully curved katana sword for the samurai, some 900 years ago, the art of the khukuri was already more than a thousand years old. Our family of dedicated craftsmen work hard to carry on our ancient Nepalese tradition today. These are hereditary families, literally born to the art of crafting the khukuri. Not so long ago, their art of crafting the khukuri was threatened with extinction. Times had changed, and the old ways of crafting the khukuri was in danger of being lost forever. Ex Gurkha Khukuri House was organized to preserve this ancient Nepalese tradition, and guarantee that the traditional, hereditary caste of smiths that preserve this knowledge, have a good income for their families and a place to practice their craft; as well as to teach and pass on this ancient tradition to the next generation. Today, these Kami are able to continue their ancient traditional profession in the Ex Gurkha Khukuri House family.

Our Kami come from all over Nepal and proudly represent the various, distinctive styles and traditions of khukuri making from Bhojpure, Salvan, Dhankuta, and Chainpure. They are the living repositories of the art and science of crafting the Nepalese khukuri. Their extensive knowledge and experience allows them to produce any style or design of khukuri there is. Should you desire a custom khukuri of any design, or an ornate engraved presentation model khukuri rest assured, these dedicated craftsmen can make you anything you wish. The Gurkha warriors, who use our khukuris in areas of conflict throughout the world, literally bet their lives on our blades, and we do not disappoint them. Our khukuris are original, strong, sharp, and graceful. They are hammered by hand out of red-hot high-grade carbon steel, handled, polished, sharpened, and sheathed one-at-a-time, by the master craftsmen utilizing both ancient methods and a few modern methods.


EGKH - The Company Facts:

1. EGKH is the finest and largest Khukuri maker/Producer/Manufacturer in Nepal.
2. Company Owned and run by Gurkha family(Chhetri) and factory run by Bishwokarmas or Metal Smith “KAMI” (Born to Khukuri Makers).
3. A company, Establish to promote kukri and keep equal ranking of Kami’s economy.
4. Official Khukuri/kukri supplier to Gurkha unit in Kathmandu, Royal Nepalese Army and Nepal Police.
5. We have a two showroom for retailing a gurkha knife khukuri/kukri(Thamel and lazimpat)
6. Handmade by “Bishwakarmas” (Born khukuri Makers) using the top quality materials in a very traditional way with predictable tools .
7. More verities at reasonable price with cheapest shipping price.
8. Experiences and Existences more than 20 years.
9. 5% of Company Annual net profit goes directly to welfare and assist Read More