The original Kukri hailing from 1947 as presented by the Officers of the 2/8th Gurkha Rifles,
is now available in reproduction by us at Heritage Knives.
It follows the classical 8 GR Kukri pattern while we took the freedom to slightly change the handle for better use and comfort, from alloy-metal to rosewood for your comfort, added a lovely ring grip so its secure in your hand. This Kukri comes with our standard Satin polish and mirror as an option.
Further information on regimental & battalion Kukri knives can be found below.
This is a proper fighting Kukri which was designed for war and battle
and still stands the test of time.
SPECS:
Stick tang, brassbolster and butt-plate.
Blade: 37,5 cm (14 ¾ inch),
New imported high carbon Steel.
Handle: 5 inch (incl. bolster)
Weight: approx. 600 g
Scabbard:
Normal: Military Scabbard of black leather covered wood, proper belt frog!
Officer´s Deluxe: Decorated Buttplate, Karda and Chakmak (KC), Battle Scabbard with pockets for KC.
+ 25 USD
Options for fulltang & mirror polish.
The original Kukri from 2/8th Gurkha Rifles 1947, Heritage Knives reproduced in 2018.
The original 1947 Kukri, the reproduction, Lt. Montagu´s Sirupate depicted in gallery.
Most of our blades are on Youtube, here a retiered Gurkha´s niece is trying out the 2/8th Gurkha Rifles WW2 Officer´s Kukri.
Historical Khukuri knifes of the
8th Gurkha Rifles. PDF.
Regimental /Battalion Kukris by J.Sedwell/Spiral, based on the article on 20th C. Issue Kukri knives of the British Army.
All Images unless marked Heritage Knives from Gurkha Antiques. Used with permission.
Read more about the 8th Gurkha Rifles
on SirKukri & Co. Blog.