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Panawal Special is one of the variants of the famous Panawal family but crafted extra special. It comes with Chirra or Fuller in its blade forged for strength and style hence makes it special. The knife is especially designed or made for heavy duty work. This fact is well supported by its special craftsmanship of the blade (full layer) and handle (full tang) of the kukri. This 11” long semi-polished blade will go through almost any objects with ease and maximum impact. Titled as McCoy.
This kukri is basically the “World War” version widely used by the Gurkhas during world war days however with an improved finishing. Unlike its siblings, the blade is semi-polished and has a fuller or hump that runs across from the tip to notch area on the surface panel. It is made so to give more strength and durability to the width of the blade while in use. The curvature will give much needed support to the flat surface for heavy duty work as it helps to reduce tension that is generated when stroked hard against a target. It is also a display of true craftsmanship as it is the very hard to craft.
The handle of this kukri is made like that of the famous “Panawal” version where the flat tang goes all the way through the handle, and rivets are fitted to strengthen the fixtures. The metal tang can also be clearly seen at the two sides of the handle. Indian Rosewood is used to give an overall matching look and sturdiness.
A different looking frog is introduced to give an interesting and appealing look where a brown leather thong is double crossed (XX) in the front face. A brown leather loop (lanyard hole) is also fixed on the tip of the scabbard just incase one needs to tie the khukuri around his thigh.
Traditional Karda (small knife) and Chakmak (sharpener) are discarded.
Size of Blade: 11 inches approx.
Materials: Buffalo leather scabbard, twin rivets full flat tang wooden handle, fuller/layer in the blade, special new frog
Origin: KHHI, Kathmandu, Nepal
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 14 reviews
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Michael Dick Verified Buyer
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Date: 24th June, 2022
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This hand foraged Khukuri is made to the exact specifications as listed, I’m very pleased with it. The customer service is very good from KHHI nepal, they even sent pictures of the knife to me before shipping, and the knife was packaged very well. This is my fist purchase from KHHI, and I would buy from them again.
Tyler Looper Verified Buyer
1157 Oxbow Dr
Date: 26th February, 2025
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Trust the 5 Star reviews
Ordered the Panawal Special (McCoy) and could not be more thrilled at how it turned out! This is everything KHHI described and more! Beautiful Chirra/Fuller on the blade. Exactly 9mm thickness. And the micarta handle option is not only perfect to support the beefy blade but provides amazing grip. After cleaning off the packaging oil and honing the blade a little to strengthen the edge, I did what any respectable grown adult man would do. I took it into the backyard to swing around, awkwardly fighting invisible enemies and chop some light firewood. The blade made easy work splitting wood and did not let my hand feel hardly any impact. Special shoutout to the craftsman, Hari Krishna Baraily. Not only am I 100% satisfied with how this turned out but the way he made the traditional notch and makers I.D. really put an amazing personal touch on it! This is a truly Amazing Khukuri that will be going with me on all my outdoor adventures. Thank you again to KHHI and the craftsman for carrying on this beautiful tradition! Can't wait for the next order to come in!
Sam Clapham Verified Buyer
Queensland, Australia
Date: 27th December, 2023
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Reviewing the “Panawal Special McCoy”. I bought this Kukri a couple weeks ago and it turned up in amazing time (Nepal to Australia), day before Christmas infact!. Which was good cause it was a cold day (unusal for Chrssy in Australia). But it meant i was able to put it to the test on some fire wood… Awesome! Made kindling and feather sticks no problem and was even able to baton some larger pieces for decent fire logs.To my amazement it did absolutely nothing to the blades edge and was still as sharp as it was on delivery. My axes still need a touch up with a stone after chopping firewood. It is beautifully designed with expert craftsmanship to blade and sheath, especially like the mid section hollow grind and the handle is super comfortable to boot. Highly recommend to anyone thinking of buying. Thank you Shiva Raj and the KHHI Khukruri House team for this gem. Awesome Job.
Sascha Heid Verified Buyer
Date: 9th March, 2023
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Very nice Khukuri
Bought one with a friend of mine. We ordered 2x 13" Panawal Special (McCoy) and they arrived in perfect condition, oiled and carefully packed. We are so pleased, that we are ordered some other Khukuris and we wait for them at the Moment.
Alan Ginn Verified Buyer
State of Missouri USA
Date: 26th October, 2022
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It's the real McCoy!
I got my Panawal Special today and I couldn't be happier. What a solid piece of cutlery it is. It feels like it's built to be used and used hard. It feels great in the hand and sits well in the sheath on my belt. I can't wait to get out and put it to work. I want to thank the master craftsman MANGALDHAN BISWAKARMA for a job well done. I also want to thank the team at KHUKURI HOUSE for all they do as well. Very soon I will be putting in another order. Alan Ginn Missouri USA.
Michael Dick Verified Buyer
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Date: 24th June, 2022
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This hand foraged Khukuri is made to the exact specifications as listed, I’m very pleased with it. The customer service is very good from KHHI nepal, they even sent pictures of the knife to me before shipping, and the knife was packaged very well. This is my fist purchase from KHHI, and I would buy from them again.
