Insight : Kukri/Gurkha Knife

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KUKRI/GURKHA KNIFE


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When we talk about this knife (Kukri) its mean we talk about Gurkha, the most dangerous warrior ever existed in the world, since the world war I begin, their existence was shake the military world. This unique knife became as an number one icon and most deadly weapon used by gurkha armies, we can see on the knife models which differences compared with others.


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Gorkha soldiers have long been known the world over for their valor and these khukuri-wielding warriors winning the British many a battle have become folklore. A retired Indian Gorkha soldier recently revisited those glory days when he thwarted 40 robbers, killing three of them and injuring eight others, with his khukuri during a train journey. He is in line to receive three gallantry awards from the Indian government.
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The kukri or khukuri derive from Nepal language, its was a nepalese weapon/knife/blade which look similar as machete in Nepal.For a long time passed, its was used by Nepalese Army called the Royal Gurkha Rifles of the British Army and became as the first blade of their primary weapon in military task/duty. All of entired Gurkha regiment used this knife as their icon and characteristic weapon, and its also used in some traditional event/ceremonies.


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Hay, i have served with the Gurkhas numerous times over a long span... They are definately a good asset to have with you when it comes down to the wire!
Lol, your last photo = i recognise those buildings in the background!