Jungle Kukri (Training Knife)

Jungle Kukri (Training Knife)

No.2 issue of British Gurkhas, Jungle kukri is widely used in training, exercise, combat and military campaigns..

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USD 69.00

USD 38.28

Delivery: Estimated between Apr 27, 2024 and May 07, 2024

Item Location: Nepal

Return: 14 days return policy.

Default Specification

  • Blade Size (in): 10.5
  • Handle Size (in): 5.5
  • Handle Material: Horn
  • Actual Weight (gm): 570
  • Overall weight (gm): 775
  • Shipping weight (gm): 1075
  • Blade finishing: Unpolished
  • Blade sharpness: Standard (very sharp)
  • Blade material: 5160
  • Place of Origin: Dharan, Eastern Nepal
  • Accompanying knives/B-up: Karda Chakmak
  • Blade thickness (mm): 9
  • Handle finishing: Unpolish
  • Sheath: Black Leather
  • Tang type: Stick
  • Fixture: Brass
  • Edge grinding: Semi convex
  • Edge Hardness: 55-57 hrc
  • Blade (panel) Grinding: Full Flat
  • Function: Trekking, Defending, Domestic use, Stabbing, Hunting, Military, Outdoor, Combat, Jungle warfare, Regular Work
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'Jungle' Kukri; the training Knife.. from optional to no.2 official issue; exercise to mission


Initially, this was not a standard army issue khukuri but a popular Gurkha knife carried by Gurkha Soldiers for training, exercise, and combat. The knife has been closely associated with the Gurkhas since it was first picked up in around early 1960s, often bought from army store called “PRI shop”. The need for a rough utility knife to perform in the active army service (lower rank) provoked the demand of the Jungle and soon it was found widely in use by Gurkhas for just about any activities that involved cutting, clearing, and cleaning. The very shape, size, and features of the Jungle served the objectives of jungle warfare or jungle training and thus was categorized as the “Jungle Kukri” to truly meet its identity.

KHHI named it as 'Jungle Training Knife' to save the name, identity, features, and function of the original version. Later the same kukri became the source of No.2 whose issuance started from early 1990's.
 

gurkhas with jungle kukriBritish Gurkha soldiers can make their own pick when it comes to a junglee khukuri. One may go for a shorter or longer, heavier or lighter, or even thinner or broader. Since the standard issue had to be well looked after; very clean and shinny, Gurkhas opted for another knife that was ideally filled in by the khukuri sold by the army shop (supply) which Gurkhas later named it as “Jungle”. This trend still continues to date but now with the changing time and fashion modern Gurkhas even go for other improvised versions.


Since the “Jungle” kurki knife was discovered it has faced numerous official trainings, exercises, operations and even combats but sadly it deeds have hardly been documented or recognized. It is our belief that the development of modern more effective army gears overshadowed the importance and usage of the kukri.


Jungle kukri made by Khukuri House, KHHI forged out of old discarded spring steel 5160

Jungle Combat Gurkha KnifeJungle Kukri is a totally unpolished full-size military khukuri identical to Service no.1. Since it is designed for rough use finishing (shining) is not done either in the blade or handle. This also comes as an advantage to the khukuri as the total unpolished format enhances the cutting ability and durability of the blade as losing of temper is prevent by avoiding the long machinery process undertaken to polish a blade. The unpolished horn handle of the Jungle provides better grip and easier handling too.

Some Jungles are also camouflaged by green cotton cloth or similar materials by soldiers for warfare to ensemble with their uniform and not to attract any unwanted attention. Jungle has a basic black colored buffalo hide leather scabbard with twin belt loop frog as seen in the picture. Brass fixtures are fitted to complete (make) the khukuri.

Jungle khukuri because of its typical look, special feature and very close association with the legendary Gurkhas is one of the best sellers of all times. It is an all-out all-purpose utility knife that carries the history, and also has all characters of an assault knife.

Size of blade: 10.5 inch approx.
Materials: Water buffalo leather scabbard, unpolished water buffalo horn handle, 2 x small knives

 

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Graham Goodwin Verified Buyer

Date: 9th March, 2024

Quality:

Finishing as described:

Customer Service:

I ordered my jungle Kukri BSI training Kukri on 24 /2/24 and received it 13 days later from Nepal that is a fast service, the quality of the knife is superb. The knife is designed to be a working tool and therefore nothing on it is polished, the blade is in a satin finish and sharp, the brass mounts and horn of the handle have been smoothed but left unfinished leaving a good griping surface for a sweaty hand. The scabbard is well made and fits the Kukri well it is easy to draw and return the knife but it will lock into the scabbard and not fall out if inverted,the small knife required some sharpening but can be used for basic cutting tasks. I won’t use the blunt one for sharpening as I prefer to use a diamond sharpener but it may get used for making fire with a ferrous rod. All in all the fit and finish are excellent and I am extremely pleased with my Kukri. The buying experience was pleasant and I was kept informed of my orders progress, and I have already placed a second order and I’m looking forward to its arrival.

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Graham Goodwin Verified Buyer

Date: 9th March, 2024

Quality:

Finishing as described:

Customer Service:

I ordered my jungle Kukri BSI training Kukri on 24 /2/24 and received it 13 days later from Nepal that is a fast service, the quality of the knife is superb. The knife is designed to be a working tool and therefore nothing on it is polished, the blade is in a satin finish and sharp, the brass mounts and horn of the handle have been smoothed but left unfinished leaving a good griping surface for a sweaty hand. The scabbard is well made and fits the Kukri well it is easy to draw and return the knife but it will lock into the scabbard and not fall out if inverted,the small knife required some sharpening but can be used for basic cutting tasks. I won’t use the blunt one for sharpening as I prefer to use a diamond sharpener but it may get used for making fire with a ferrous rod. All in all the fit and finish are excellent and I am extremely pleased with my Kukri. The buying experience was pleasant and I was kept informed of my orders progress, and I have already placed a second order and I’m looking forward to its arrival.

Graham Goodwin Verified Buyer

Date: 9th March, 2024

Quality:

Finishing as described:

Customer Service:

I ordered my jungle Kukri BSI training Kukri on 24 /2/24 and received it 13 days later from Nepal that is a fast service, the quality of the knife is superb. The knife is designed to be a working tool and therefore nothing on it is polished, the blade is in a satin finish and sharp, the brass mounts and horn of the handle have been smoothed but left unfinished leaving a good griping surface for a sweaty hand. The scabbard is well made and fits the Kukri well it is easy to draw and return the knife but it will lock into the scabbard and not fall out if inverted,the small knife required some sharpening but can be used for basic cutting tasks. I won’t use the blunt one for sharpening as I prefer to use a diamond sharpener but it may get used for making fire with a ferrous rod. All in all the fit and finish are excellent and I am extremely pleased with my Kukri. The buying experience was pleasant and I was kept informed of my orders progress, and I have already placed a second order and I’m looking forward to its arrival.


Peter Fischer Verified Buyer

Germany

Date: 5th June, 2020

Love it!

Got my knife yesterday (fast delivery) and am very happy with the quality and the whole package. Highly recommend the product and look forward to using it outdoors. Thank you for your help and guidance Usha was a great help. I plan to buy more as presents and for myself also...


Benpierre M Cabuay Verified Buyer

USA

Date: 27th July, 2019

Every bit a fine khukuri!

Thus Jungle Training khukuri is quite the knife and very effective for use out and about. It does it’s job as designed with great ease and trustworthy. Thanks to the Kami for my special project! Thanks, KHHI!


William Furrow Verified Buyer

Date: 21st March, 2019

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Dear good Sir(s),

I received my Khukuri on Monday this week, two days ahead of the original delivery date.

I am very pleased with the workmanship, And enjoy the information that you provided about the Craftsman, Rakhu  Dev Bishwokarma. I am honored to own this Khukuri made by his skilled hands.

I am very please about every aspect of this purchase, from the original order, to shipping and to the final product.

I look forward to more purchases from you in the future 

Thank you for your service,

Bill Furrow


Thomas Aleksandersson Verified Buyer

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Date: 19th December, 2018

Truly outstanding value.

I bought one of these about nine years ago, along with a few others at that same time (Singapore Police Force Gurkha Contingent Jungle khukuri, Mini Jungle, World War, Nepal Police, two Biltong-one polished and the other unpolished), and since then Parshuram Special, and the Salyani khukuri.

This remains my one 'go-to' khukuri to take hiking in the bush. At the time I ordered this, what I was after was essentially a no-frills version of the standard issue British Gurkhas Service no. 1. After carefully comparing specs, this Jungle khukuri was the one which fit the bill. Same style scabbard and frog, same handle material, bolster and buttcap, same (within acceptable tolerances for individually hand-made items) blade length, thickness, profile, etc. What I did not want was a polished handle and blade; I specifically wanted the smooth but matte finish on handle, blade and fittings. My intent was for this to be a 'user' khukuri. Almost always on user knives I'll force-patinate with vinegar, lemon juice, pickle brine or cheap yellow mustard; when sharpening, and during regular use, no matter how careful I am, sooner or later scratches happen. To me, there was no sense paying more for polishing which would be either deliberately obliterated by chemical means or blemished through normal wear and tear. And shiny things have the potential to attract notice in the bush, which I go to lengths to avoid if I'm able. I couldn't be more pleased with this khukuri. It has enough heft to chop, yet it's not so heavy or long in the blade as to be even the slightest bit bothersome, inconvenient or resentment inducing. This has fallen to the ground accidentally a couple of times, and the effects are barely noticeable. It'd be easy to do much worse than this when buying a user khukuri.


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