King Prithivi Kukri (UNIFIER)
An iconic kukri owned by the king himself and believed to have been used by the great man in various campaigns held for unified Nepal.. Collect it, Carry it, Conquer it!
Delivery: Estimated between Nov 07, 2024 and Nov 17, 2024
Item Location: Nepal
Default Specification
- Blade Size (in): 15 default
- Handle Size (in): 4.5
- Handle Material: Rosewood
- Actual Weight (gm): 850
- Overall weight (gm): 1075
- Shipping weight (gm): 1500
- Blade finishing: Unpolished
- Blade sharpness: Standard (very sharp)
- Blade material: 5160
- Place of Origin: KHHI, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Accompanying knives/B-up: None
- Blade thickness (mm): 11-12
- Handle finishing: Unpolished
- Sheath: Black Leather
- Released date of KHHI Nepal: 2017-01-30
- Tang type: Half
- Fixture: Iron
- Edge grinding: Semi convex
- Edge Hardness: 55-57 hrc
- Blade (panel) Grinding: Slope
- Function: Sacrifical, Attacking, Defending, Gift, Lethal, Military, Combat, Show Piece, Collection
King Prithivi Kukri (UNIFIER); a royal edge from Gorkha that forged a great kingdom, NEPAL
the rise of a kingdom, the glory of an army and honor of a weapon.. a symbol of unity
Khukuri::
The most respected khukuri carried by KHHI Nepal due to its historical background and dedicated to the legendary king of the kings form the house of Gorkha who created the modern Nepal. Besides begin a fantastic collectible item it is a knife with formidable power and deadly consequences. The kukri knife is exceptionally well built, 100% handmade hand forged by our master craftsmen that is made for ultimate use and optimum satisfaction. Collect it, Carry it, Conquer it.
PROFILE
Blade size: 15 inches almost, robustly built, unpolished (matt)
Handle size: 4.5 inches almost (wood portion only) in Stick Tang version, unpolished, Iron bolster with lip
Blade Thickness: 11-12 mm approx. with distal taper
Weight: 850 gms approx. (Blade+Handle)
Sheath: Traditional Black leather sheath with Frog (Belt Loop)
Origin: KHHI nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal (released on 30th JAN 2017)
UPDATE:: You can also buy the EXACT REPRO version same as the museum (see photo) piece at the same price. Also, the modern version of "King Prithivi" with full tang and vertical guard (see photo) is available. Choose these versions from the 'blade size' options above.
The KING himself
Great king Prithivi Narayan Shah, King of Gorkha (1723 – 1775) was the first King of unified Nepal. He is credited for starting the campaign for a unified Nepal, for Gorkha kingdom expansion. He united all small scattered kingdoms into one and created the modern Nepal through his military prowess, his courage and vision. He succeeded in becoming the most famous and respected king in Nepal, also became to known as the father of modern Nepal. The legendary Gorkhali Sainik (army) was formally established by him. He was the king of people who took much interest in people and their need. People were very fond of him. Pls find more info on him in Wikipedia