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One of the most prolific knives ever done by KHHI in which every little thing from shape to size to weight, from profile to contour to angles, from finishing to fitting to handling, from usage to feel to balance - everything is well thought of and brilliantly executed. Your SEARCH for the ULTIMATE kukri ends here..
What makes MK Patriotic (General Service Khukuri ) so special ?
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** Joint collaboration between KHHI Nepal and Mike King, UK **
I am deeply honoured to have been given the opportunity by the Owner and Managing Director of KHHI, Mr. Saroj Tamang Lama, to help design and name his exciting new release, the "MK-Patriot General Service Issue" Khukuri. For all KHHI already have an extensive range and styles of Khukuris and are well known for their superior quality blades, I decided to design the MK-Patriot for practical use in remote or hostile environments and aimed at Military personnel and other such organisations or individuals who spend their time working within the Survival / Bushcraft field of operations. My past experience as a former member of British Army Special Forces has led me to believe that a good solid well built knife is a must when working or training within these remote / hostile situations but because of the numerous and differing amounts of tasks that can be undertaken when working in these environments, I also believe that there is no one knife that can perform every task without compromising weight and space! With this in mind, I have designed the MK-Patriot to be as near as possible to the perfect all round general purpose utility bushcraft tool whilst at the same time retaining the traditional shape and features of the Nepalese khukuri!I chose the name for this new release, MK as these are my initials and PATRIOT because this represents for me my own strong personal feelings of patriotism for My Queen and Country, but also to represent the brave and loyal Gurkha Soldier for whom the Khukuri is both a national symbol of their Country and The famous Brigade of Gurkhas whom they have served with distinction for over 200 years.
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BLADE: The MK Patriot has a 12" blade that is constructed from well polished 5160 high carbon steel. It is skilfully hollow grind with a deep fuller to give the blade strength combined with balance which feels good in the hand whilst at the same time reducing the overall weight. The thickness of the blade is only 7mm at the ricasso and it has a distal tapered gently curved spine. It is 64mm at the widest point of the blade giving it enough weight to be used as a serious chopping implement . It is finished off with a unique shaped cho / kaudi.
HANDLE: The handle is constructed and carved from unpolished Indian Rosewood (for a better grip ) and is fitted onto the blade with a stick tang for strength and durability and secured at either end with a Brass bolster and end cap. The handle itself is slightly curved in the traditional way which helps reduce wrist strain when in use and it is complemented by a nice decorative brass binding round the centre of the handle
COMPANION KNIFE: I have included a very practical 6 3/4" long companion / back up knife with this khukuri made from the same materials as the Mother knife with the blade being 4mm thickness for strength and durability. This smaller knife can be used for the many smaller bushcraft tasks such as skinning, gutting, carving, whittling, and slicing. It sits firmly in a housing pouch in the lower front section of the scabbard for ease of access
SCABBARD: The scabbard is very nicely made from wood covered in quality brown Buffalo embossed leather hide in the traditional Nepalese shape. It also has a handle retaining strap for better holding security of the main Khukuri
All in all, I fully endorse the whole concept of the MK Patriot and in my opinion, it is large enough to carry out most bushcraft duties, chopping, slashing, battoning, and most other tasks, but at the same time small enough to either stash away inside your back pack or Bergen or even attach to the outside for easier access or attach to your waist belt without being too much of a weight issue, A must for anyone who ventures into the Great Outdoors.
Enjoy!!
Mike K, UK
PS: Please see KHHI website for instructions for looking after your Khukuri.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 10 reviews
Will Burrows Verified Buyer
Suffolk, England, East Anglia, UK
Date: 27th December, 2021
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Gorgeous knife. I've had a few khukris and got this for my son. It feels considerably lighter than standard, but is bigger and very beautiful. The leather sheath is more practical, really sturdy and generally of the highest quality. The small knife is practical and really useful. It's all-in-all a wonderful version of the khukri and a tour de force of the makers' art. Congratulations to the designer and makers, and thank you very much.
Andrei Pashkevich Verified Buyer
NJ, USA
Date: 15th July, 2020
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Exelent Knives!
Today I finally got your item! It is a pity that he arrived late and did not become a gift to the old soldier on Father's Day, but, given all this worldwide sabotage, I do not want to blame you. After I took these wonderful knives in my hands, I forgiving you EVERYTHING! lol Given the conditions in which you work and the price, I evaluate the quality of workmanship in a solid five stars! It is hard to believe that the knives are made without the use of metal cutting tools, the treated surfaces look so perfect! I especially thank Master Arjun Baraili for the excellent work! Namaste and best wishes for a long and happy lifes! P.S. (So far, the only thing I don’t like is the cheaply made scabbard. Not only is it not genuine leather and is constantly smeared with paint, the scabbard does not inspire confidence in their safety. I keep all my knives perfectly sharp and have already been cut once when the blade cuts through scabbard! I consider this an unforgivable negligence in the design of these scabbard - it must be SAFE!). But to knife manufacturers still five stars!
Robert Menard Verified Buyer
Wisconsin, USA
Date: 27th February, 2019
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Excellent working tool and artistic piece
I have one of the first 6 of these Khukuri that was offered by KHHI, designed by Mike King. I ordered it in Sept, 2017 as a trial run. Mine was made by Parshuram Biswakarma. I have put this knife to the test in the woods and fields around my home, summer and winter, including cutting frozen wood. The blade has never shown any hint of chipping and is an excellent cutter. It is heavy enough to do some heavy work an light enough to use all day long. Edge retention is as good as any knife I have ever worked with, combining razor sharpness with 5160 durability. The accessory knife is the best of all the khukri small knives and the sheath is designed well with the accessory knife on the lower, outside of the sheath, so it does not force the sheath out away from the body. The traditional sheath is modified to have some loops and snaps, making it more versatile in how it is carried. The snap loop makes it easy to take on and off without undoing your belt. The price of this knife is fantastic. A similar knife, especially handmade by an artisan, in the USA, would cost well over $500 USD. This is a perfect purchase
John Wooddell Verified Buyer
Date: 6th November, 2018
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Truly a masterpiece
Andrew Roberts Verified Buyer
39 Briar Crescent
Date: 25th September, 2018
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I love this knife
To everyone at the Khukuri House, you are real craftsmen I am so proud of my knife. If I had the money and the space in my house I would buy eveything you make. You are the real deal and you all deserve credit and recognition. The beauty that your knives give money can't buy, but luckily for us we can buy them, long after we have left this planet your knives will be passed down from generation generation, you have made history. Thank you.
