AITIHASIK (Gorkhali Sainik)

Hello Thanks KHHI and the bladesmith Mangaldhan Biswakarmae , the model is the Aitihasik, it's a nice khukri, the weight is good for the 13", it's around 670-690grams, well balanced, beautiful sheath i think its Salyani style. It came oiled and wrapped, without rust etc. It wasn't supersharp but its a khukri not surgical tool, it's mostly for chopping and it does the job very well. Overall, very happy with the khukri and the company. Thimios Kord

I recently received my kukhuri, forged by the bladesmith Mangaldhan Biswakarma. I must say I am impressed by the clean lines and workmanship. I should add that I myself am a bladesmith, having been a member of the American Bladesmith Society for over 30 years. The lines, fit and finish are well on a par with many knives made in far more sophisticated shops and sold for much more money. Mr. Biswakarma is a true brother of the forge, and should be justly proud of his skill in shaping hot steel.

I received a message that the product had been delivered and--I saw the product picture and it was as beautiful as I thought. Awesome!

This is my second KHHI Kukri I have I ordered it a few weeks back the 6 of April to be exact, With a 13 in blade it’s the largest Kukri in my collection but it doesn’t feel heavy in the hand and is quite fast.the build quality and fit and finish are exellent. All in all another thumbs up to KHHI well done guys.

My order arrived today (11-14-23) after approx. two weeks. The khukuris were well packaged and oiled. After wiping off the AITIHASIK and inspecting it, I was very impressed with the craftsmanship! From 'end to end' I couldn't find any imperfections. The kami that created this masterpiece is "M." At 13" it's the largest and heaviest of my khukuris. It's very sharp and well balanced. I ordered the AITIHASIK with the default specifications to keep it as historically accurate as possible. I may be ordering another one with a full flat tang and micarta handle so it could be used for heavy duty purposes should the need arise. Thank you to kami "M" and KHHI for producing exellent khukuris. Keep up the fine work : )

I ordered two kukris, one for my brother and the other one for me, made by the same kami. They came yesterday, the shipping itself didn't take long, about a week(from nepal). Both blades look and feel gorgeous, the edge is way sharper than I expected, and the sheath is a artpiece itself(it is different from the photos on the website, the sheath I received is a more traditional one, I actually prefer this one). Overall really happy, I will most likely order again. Kind regards and Namaste Paul Sofonea

Dear Mrs. Balami,

the ordered Khukhuri has gotten to me on Wednesday, so it has been much quicker, than expected. So Kudos for that. Yesterday I had time to unbox it and to check it. Since you are dependent on customer response on your products, I´d like to give back my impression on my knife and dap.

Knife:
The knife is nearly flawless. It is handmade and you can see that (which I prefer) on the handle and blade.The swell at the back of the handle is slightly off center in it´s orientation (as is thereby the plaquette on the butt), but no complaint from my side for that. We are talking milimeter here, and it is neither disturbing in right hand grip, nor in left hand grip.
It also is part of the process on doing something by hand and "letting the wood it´s will", as one could say.

It has been extensively oiled for conservation, but has been more soaked on the third of the handle on the blades end (I suppose by the less tight wrapping there), as on the butt end, thereby discoloured (much darker) there. But this will only be a matter of time, as it will be oiled by me as well and will, over time and usage, get a uniform look.

The blade and cho are flawless and represent the craftmanship I hoped for to receive. The grind is very even on both sides throughout the whole blade. It will be very easy to touch up the blade after use, or follow the grind at a futurous neccessary regrind.

The unpolished blade finish looks more like a satin finish to me (wink). It is very well done with only minute marks of the process. I plan (and surely will) order a polished blade in the future.
 
Dap:
The dap´s leather sadly has been very, VERY dry and hard.
 
The cord with the buttons (but I don´t plan to put it in a sash anyway) of the dap has broken off. But it has not even been on the picture I knew of the blade and therefore has not even been expected.
 
The frog has been so dry the belt loop nearly cracked when trying it´s width. I have carefully taken it of and it is in reconditioning camp with it´s friends mink oil and leather grease (wink). It will be shiny and flexible again in short time.
 
The dap itself has been slightly dusty, but it brushed of fine and got a reconditioning leather treatment as well.
 
The leather surface is very fine grained and without cuts or defects and fitted without any significant wrinkles. The "special treatments" markings and symbols are very beautiful and centered on the wooden frame. The wood will get a slight treatment with camelia oil for nourishing and care of wood and blade. The seam on the backside is very even and straight. All in all, except the dryness of the leather, a very fine done dap.
 
 
I hope to have helped you with my impression. We will surely get in touch again for a new order in the future, as you have won a satisfied customer.
 
Take care and namaste
Florian Neitzel

Hello again to everyone at KHHI, this is my second khukuri from you and it won't be the last. Please pass my compliments to Mr Kumar Rasaily for his excellent work. I like the idea that this knife is based on the older style and love it's simplicity. Once again my order arrived more than a week early so thank you for your great service. Your service from Nepal is as fast if not faster than ordering something in my own country. Thanks once again. C. Perham, Western Australia

Let me start by saying that my new Khukuri blew my expectations out of the water. Everything from the quality of the Kydex sheath to the fit and feel in the hand are all spot on. The customization features are what really stand out as the Micarta scales and Kydex sheath bring the whole weapon together. KHHI’s customer service is exceptional and I would like to give shout-outs to Usha and Divya for their correspondences. Shipping time was also very fast considering it came from Nepal. At first, I hesitated at purchasing the product but am so happy I did. Great work KHHI. Keep it up!

If I could I would love to get another couple of these for my wife and daughter to use the next time I take them out. This is truly a blade that one can trust their life on, and if taken care of I’m sure will last a lifetime if not more.

KHHI Nepal has done an amazing job, both in their excellent customer service as well as the craftsman that made the knife. This is something rarely seen in the knife & sword community.

Thank you very much, and Namaste.

Read the complete review  >> my Khukuri experience...by Ian Alexander

I feel honoured owning this great historic weapon. even though it is an old design it looks really good and the handle without having the butt cap in place is nice as is the wood used to create it. MANGALDHAN (M) has, again, crafted another work of art.