Jungle Kukri (Training Knife)
No.2 issue of British Gurkhas, Jungle kukri is widely used in training, exercise, combat and military campaigns..
Delivery: Estimated between Nov 13, 2024 and Nov 23, 2024
Item Location: Nepal
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
'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.
British 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 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
