GI2 (Gurkha Issue 2nd)

Well , what an exceptional piece of handicraft hardware. This not being my first Kukri I had some idea of what I was looking for, an aggressive forward heavy blade that was not too heavy or cumbersome but had enough authority to be decisive in each stroke, I found it HERE. The Kukri is exactly as I had anticipated even after a long , long time looking at the handle dimensions which as stated is a little " short" for a " long blade" , YES it is but it is perfect. I have also a Jungle Panawal which arrived a day earlier and the handle I thought was " too thin" . Again, what your eyes see and what your hand feels are different. It also is a perfect match for the blade. I am extremely happy with both Kukri and practicing with the GI2 then switching to the Jungle Panawal is awesome. The build quality on the GI2 is exceptional. The Kukri wants to charge when drawn and it sheaths and un sheaths extremely well, smooth and efficient. Every stroke bites deep into Australian hardwood and not a single mark to the edge. The workmanship is so fine on the Kukri I know it will out last me so I wrapped the heath to protect it so as when it is handed down it will be almost like new to continue another journey. Thank you very much and your craftsmen are truly artisans. I'll be back.

Wish I could give this kukri 10 stars. The build quality is amazing !! Rakchhu Dev Biswakarma is definitely a master of his craft . From the knife to the sheath beautifully made. Thank you so much will definitely be ordering and requesting another build by him. Happiest customer, Dave Usa

KHHI and their wonderful employees produced a beautiful mk1 gi2 kukri for me. The attention to detail and the finishing is first rate. The outstanding kami Mangaldhan once again has given me a flawless knife.Many thanks to Saroj and his team. Don’t hesitate to use this firm for your future projects… you won’t be disappointed!

Dear KHHI!

I received the Khukuri GI3. It's a real military knife, simple, and handy. I bought it to my collection, but... I must try this khukuri in the filed! 

Let me write some words about my GI2 khukuri. The GI2 was my first "historical" khukuri. When I first hold it in my hand I felt, it isn't a hobby knife, or a utility knife, it's a weapon. It's a one hit - one kill weapon. It was a first class combat knife in 1915. Nowadays it has limits. I have a citation about Gurkhas and the GI2:

"The field of fire in front of the battalion (4. South Wales Borderers) trenches was by no means good on account of the thick scrub in front of it, so a request was sent to the Gurkhas for the loan of a few Kukris. After dark a party of officiers and men from the battalion issued out to cut the brushwood, but being quite unused to these formidable weapons, their efforts were most pathetic and they could make no headway at all. A further appeal was made to the Gurkhas and next evening 100 of them were sent over and working under cover of a party sent out by the battalion, they cleared the way in good style and soon got over that difficulty." (Rodney Ashwood: Duty Noble Done - The South Wales Borderers at Gallipoli 1915)

And an ANZAC joke from Gallipoli:

"A Gurkha and a Turk ... met face to face one day during battle. The Turk fired and missed the Gurkha and the latter threw his kukri at him. The old Turk said "missed that time Johnny". "You shake your head and see,"said the little warrior..."(Peter Stanley: Die in battle do not despair - The Indians on Gallipoli 1915)

So I've got another excellent khukuri! Thanks KHHI!

Best regards,
Levente Szarka

Dear Sir!

My order, arrived on friday. Everything was Ok. The GI2 khukuri is beautiful! A piece of history, the WW1 Khukuri!
(I've also ordered the Service No.1 Khukuri, but it was a perfect present to a friend, who also very satisfied with it.)

Thanks KHHI!

Best regards,
Levente