18inch Wooden (MAAR)

18inch Wooden (MAAR)

large khukuri with historic, religious value; a true sacrificial knife; also a no.1 combat khukuri of Gorkhali Soldiers during mid 1700’s..

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USD 149.00

USD 49.78

Delivery: Estimated between Apr 28, 2024 and May 08, 2024

Item Location: Nepal

Return: 14 days return policy.

Default Specification

  • Blade Size (in): 18
  • Handle Size (in): 6.5
  • Handle Material: Rosewood
  • Blank weight (gm): 1000
  • Actual Weight (gm): 1325
  • Overall weight (gm): 1800
  • Shipping weight (gm): 2300
  • Blade finishing: Polished
  • Blade sharpness: Standard (very sharp)
  • Blade material: 5160
  • Place of Origin: Dharan, Eastern Nepal
  • Accompanying knives/B-up: Karda Chakmak
  • Blade thickness (mm): 10
  • Handle finishing: Polished
  • Sheath: Water buffalo leather
  • Tang type: Stick
  • Fixture: Brass
  • Edge grinding: Semi convex
  • Edge Hardness: 55-57 hrc
  • Blade (panel) Grinding: Full Flat
  • Function: Sacrifical, Attacking, Heavy Duty, Gift, Lethal, Military, Combat, Show Piece, Collection
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18inch Wooden (MAAR) sacrifical LARGE, machete kukri. Sometimes killing is the only way out..

religious value of MAAR kukri in Nepal >>

Nepal Army celebrating Maar festival (Dashain)Most Nepalese are devoted Hindus. They have been practicing Hinduism since generations and ritual beliefs still go strong even today. Similarly it would be fair to say that the khukuri has also been contributing to all Nepalese to performing some of the religious act of Hinduism. One of the rituals and also traditions of Nepalese has a religious ceremony of beheading domestic animals as an offering to the goddess “Durgamata” during the main Nepalese festival, the “Dashain”. This is where the 18” khukuri chiefly comes into play, where it reveals its true identity, where it demands a kill and respect as a true slaughter power house.

This is a large type of kukri used for sacrificing animals during festival, therefore the name 18” Marr (Sacrificial). “Dashain”, the main festival of Nepalese, which mostly falls in October is celebrated by sacrificing animals (buffaloes/goats) after necessary rituals are done on the 9th day called “Maar” during the 10th day long festival. It is a customary in Nepal that families celebrate the festival by purchasing domestic animal from locals and sacrificing it at home or mostly at temples as an offering to the goddess “Durgamata”. There is also a myth that the whole community where the ceremony is performed will suffer misfortune if the beheading is not done in one clean stroke. All the forging and making of the knife is done by hand using only conventional domestic tools. It takes three men a one whole day to finish this kukri.


Historic existence among 'Gorkhalis' ( mid 1700’s ) >> 18" MAAR is a modern version of the classic heavy kukris of the era..

Old-maar-kukri
Historically speaking, 18” khukuri was primarily made for religious ceremonies and also as a no.1 combat khukuri for the soldiers. It was also made for the honorary and distinguished people to mark a deed or one’s position. The khukuri is believed to have existed centuries back but was only realized during the Gorkha campaign of uniting Nepal as one big country in mid 1700’s. The battles witnessed excessive use of large khukuris by Gorkhalis (Gorkha Army) which has also been documented and exhibited in the National Arsenal Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The modern history of the 18” is however different. The khukuri because of its enormous size and not much of use for this modern techno world was in the verge of extinction. The importance and historical value was forgotten. It was just used in the festival just once in a year when the kukri really had to be used. It is only after the existence of KHHI, TB BK, the master craftsman, who started massively producing and promoting the khukuri the magnitude of it was once again recovered and realized. The massive production brought lower cost and intense promotion brought awareness and thus Nepalese once again got back their almost-gone pride.


"Maar" produced by KHHI (techncial aspects) >>

The blade measures 18” long and has a wooden handle thus the definite name. The shape resembles the “BhojPure” version; fat, thick and heavy. Brass fixtures are fitted in the handle to give a dashing look. The normal buffalo hide leather scabbard also has a protecting brass chape to give an overall matching look. 18” Wooden also comes with two accompanying knives in a considerable size, about 4 inches bladed; a good usable size.

18” wooden khukuri is also a good utility knife where heavy duty work of cutting is required. It works like a Machete; a perfect knife for hacking, chopping, clearing motherly things not possible from small or standard sized kukri knives. The wooden handle gives a traditional look. It also gives a strong and sturdy grip needed to execute big acts.

Additionally in current time this khukuri is frequently used as decorative piece due to its large catchy size.


Materials: Water buffalo leather scabbard, rosewood handle, 2 x accompanying knives
Origin: KHHI, Kathmandu, Nepal

 

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Jon Powasnik Verified Buyer

North Carolina, United States

Date: 30th November, 2018

Overall I am very happy

You have made an amazing product and all three feel really good in the hands. The only criticisms I would have are the finished work of the products. the handles could be slightly more refined and the center ridge that you put in the handle I am going to have to sand down as they really the feel under hard strikes. The weight of the knife is substantial but a little bit lighter would be appreciated and it would help the knife feel much more balanced. Overall I am very happy and cannot wait to purchase other sizes.

 sales id 20873


Damian Davie Verified Buyer

Australia

Date: 16th February, 2018

Just received my Maar today, was so excited when I saw the package on the letterbox, I just couldn't wait to open it up!
The moment I laid eyes on this thing of beauty it gave me the biggest smile on my face!
Thank you guys so very much and I'd love to continue doing business with you!
(As reviewed on our official Facebook page)


Wayne Vandervoort Verified Buyer

Canada

Date:

Hello Michael sending you this message to let you know I received the 18" wooden (Maar).

It is a beautiful piece of workmanship (old school) and I am thrilled to have it, It will go good with the rest of the collection I have it will be the centre piece. I would like to thank the people at kHHI for all their help and patience with me. Having a canadian distributor sure makes things easy.  I had ordered  another khukuri from a different organization in Nepal.  It was ordered on 06 Dec 16 mailed on 12 Dec 16 and did not receive it until 24 Jan 17. You kept me up to date on everything which makes a big difference. Just great service and product. If I order any more I will be using KHHI.  

All the best and take care...
Wayne Vandervoort, Canada
SALE ID: 13395


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