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product_id: 543523145
title: "Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri - Authentic Army Issue Khukuri Knife - Hand Forged Blade in Nepal by Ex - Military Khukuri House"
brand: "egkh"
price: "€ 263.21"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Egkh"
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# 5.5" authentic horn handle 10.5" razor-sharp blade Full tang rat-tail forged steel Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri - Authentic Army Issue Khukuri Knife - Hand Forged Blade in Nepal by Ex - Military Khukuri House

**Brand:** egkh
**Price:** € 263.21
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Own the legacy: wield the legendary Service No.1 Kukri, where tradition meets tactical edge.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri - Authentic Army Issue Khukuri Knife - Hand Forged Blade in Nepal by Ex - Military Khukuri House by egkh
- **How much does it cost?** € 263.21 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- egkh enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted egkh brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Horn Grip:** 5.5-inch gripper handle offers a secure, comfortable hold with authentic buffalo horn material.
- • **Hand-Forged Heritage:** Crafted by expert Nepalese blacksmiths using traditional methods and premium 5160 carbon steel.
- • **Complete Tactical Kit:** Includes dual utility knives (karda & chakmak) in a buffalo leather scabbard with double belt loops.
- • **Razor Sharp & Durable:** Edge hardness at 58-60 RC ensures a blade that stays sharp and is easy to maintain.
- • **Military-Grade Precision:** Officially issued to British Army soldiers, this Kukri is battle-tested and parade-ready.

## Overview

The EGKH Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri is a 16-inch, hand-forged combat knife crafted in Nepal by ex-military artisans. Featuring a 10.5-inch high-carbon 5160 steel blade with a razor-sharp edge and a durable full tang rat-tail design, it boasts a polished finish and a 5.5-inch authentic horn handle. Officially issued to British Army soldiers, this Kukri includes a buffalo leather scabbard with dual belt loops and two utility knives for sharpening and skinning, making it a perfect blend of heritage, precision, and practical use.

## Description

This Service No.1 Gripper Horn Handle khukuri (kukri) is the most common and popular khukuri among the soldiers. The Service No. 1 Kukri is official issued to Army in UK Regiment. This khukuri (kukri) is provided to all the British Army soldiers during enlistment and is retained by them throughout their army career. Inspected regularly by an officer, this khukuri (kukri) is usually used during Parade and Duty. This Service No.1 khukuri (kukri) has Recruiting Years and Country's name engrave on the left side of the blade. This engraving on the blade started because in the olden days the Soldier used to forget their enlistment year due to too many wars. All Khukuris have two pockets on the back of the scabbard which hold a blunt steel called "chakmak" for sharpening the blade or for striking spark from flint and a little knife known as "karda" used for skinning small animals such as rabbits. The notch (Kaura or kaudi) in the blade near the hilt of most khukuris serves as the conduit for the blood on the blade to drip out, thus preventing it from soiling the hilt, as well as a device for catching and neutralizing an enemy blade. Blade Size and Type : 10.5 inch (26cm) and Polished blade make ( spring leaf 5160). Handle Size and Type : 5.5 inch (14cm) horn fixed tang Gripper handle. Upper Spine : 11mm. Lower Spine : 9mm. Belly : 1.9 Inch. Handle Circumference : 3.6 Inch. Hardness of steel : spine=22-25 RC, belly=45-46 RC, edge=58-60 RC. Scabbard : Cotton Covered in buffalo leather. The scabbard has dubble frogs which are leather loops used to attach to the belt.

Review: A Fine Handcrafted Kukri - A fine Kukri with a very thick, sharp, polished blade, and lots of attention to detail. The horn grip fits nicely in the hand and the brass fitted guard and hilt add aesthetics add beauty to this knife. The sheath is well made with duel belt loops which fit the scabbard well. The two utility knives are well made also, with a working edge on the small patch blade or skinner. Both have horn grips and fit well into their pockets on the back of the main sheath. Overall an excellent knife which I am very pleased to have in my collection.
Review: Beautiful, Fine Craftsmanship, Authentic - Love It! - Personally, I find this to be a beautiful piece. Other reviews mention uneven finish, maybe color fluctuations, but to me that makes it more authentic. It looks like it was actually made by a craftsman - if it was flawless that means it was stamped out by the thousands in a far East factory as cheaply and with lowest quality materials available. Mine was razor sharp to the point of being scary. I don't recommend hastily running your thumb along it to see how sharp it is or you will be bleeding and not even know you were cut. I give 4/5 stars on comfort only because I feel the handle could be a bit more oblong/less round for better indexing, but a finger groove for your index finger helps. I would still recommend it 100%.

## Features

- EGKH, Nepal company own and run by Ex Veteran who supply hand forged high quality khukuri blade to all around the world
- 10.5" Blade with 5.5" Horn handle, Overall length 16 Inches, Thickness about 3/8" at Spine
- Highly Polished blade, sharp edge, Full tang rat-tail blade, official Current issued Standared Size Blade
- Handcrafted in the EGKH factory outlet in Nepal by famous & very skilled blacksmith using very high quality materials in a very traditional manner.
- 100% Quality Warranty, each blade comes with EGKH marked on the blade and our quality warranty certificate.
- Steel Hardness : Spine = 22-25 RC, belly = 45-46 RC, edge = 54-55 RC
- Hand Forged High Graded carbon steel blade, 5160. Razor Sharp blade, Easy to sharp, Balance water tempered.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CCK5CFZX |
| Age Range (Description) | Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri |
| Best Sellers Rank | #729,454 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #371 in Fixed-Blade Knives |
| Blade Edge | Flat |
| Blade Length | 10.5 Inches |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Blade Shape | Kukri |
| Brand | EGKH |
| Color | Highly polished |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (63) |
| Date First Available | July 22, 2015 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00860010697504 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Horn |
| Included Components | Curved Blade |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Length | 16 Inches |
| Item Weight | 1.65 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Ex Gurkha Khukuri House |
| Model Name | Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri |
| Product Care Instructions | Apply proper engine oil all the time before keeping the blade inside the sheath |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bushcrafting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Skinning |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Shape | curved, Kukri |
| Special Feature | Highly Polished Official Issued Blade |
| UPC | 806802577029 |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri
- **Blade Length:** 10.5 Inches
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** EGKH
- **Color:** Highly polished
- **Handle Material:** Horn
- **Included Components:** Curved Blade
- **Model Name:** Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Bushcrafting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Skinning
- **Special Feature:** Highly Polished Official Issued Blade

## Images

![Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri - Authentic Army Issue Khukuri Knife - Hand Forged Blade in Nepal by Ex - Military Khukuri House - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717og5Yy3WS.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can this knife be ordered w/ a left handed sheath?**
A: The khukuri is traditionally a right-handed weapon.
It's unlikely they will break tradition, since adhering to tradition is what they're all about.
You would probably need to unstitch the sheath and reskin it.

**Q: Is this a parade kukri or a fighting kukri?**
A: Fighting
Very balanced and sharp, good feel and great sheath.

**Q: Does the scabbard have two spots for the karda and the chakmak? (The small utility knife and the blunt one used to aid in sharpening?**
A: It does have two spots for the karda and chakmak.

**Q: is it sharpened?**
A: of course, it is sharpened.......................

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fine Handcrafted Kukri
*by M***N on December 31, 2017*

A fine Kukri with a very thick, sharp, polished blade, and lots of attention to detail. The horn grip fits nicely in the hand and the brass fitted guard and hilt add aesthetics add beauty to this knife. The sheath is well made with duel belt loops which fit the scabbard well. The two utility knives are well made also, with a working edge on the small patch blade or skinner. Both have horn grips and fit well into their pockets on the back of the main sheath. Overall an excellent knife which I am very pleased to have in my collection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, Fine Craftsmanship, Authentic - Love It!
*by A***. on February 4, 2023*

Personally, I find this to be a beautiful piece. Other reviews mention uneven finish, maybe color fluctuations, but to me that makes it more authentic. It looks like it was actually made by a craftsman - if it was flawless that means it was stamped out by the thousands in a far East factory as cheaply and with lowest quality materials available. Mine was razor sharp to the point of being scary. I don't recommend hastily running your thumb along it to see how sharp it is or you will be bleeding and not even know you were cut. I give 4/5 stars on comfort only because I feel the handle could be a bit more oblong/less round for better indexing, but a finger groove for your index finger helps. I would still recommend it 100%.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality blade.
*by C***N on February 28, 2018*

The item received was exactly as described in the product advertisement. The blade has a heavy spine with a high polish. Some surface defects can be seen but should be expected in a hand forged item. The blade is also extremely sharp with a fine cutting edge. The scabbard is excellent with great fit to the blade and nice blade retention. The accompanying smaller blades also fit well with good retention. The scabbard construction is sturdy and made of good quality leather. The handle material is highly polished. There is no choil or fringer guard so your hand slips easily into the base of the blade which is not good. There is discoloration of the handle material which stands out to the eye considering how nicely done the other parts of the blade and sheath are in comparison. I will probably replace the blade handle to correct the noted issues. The blade alone was worth the price I paid not considering the well made sheath. 4 stars were given because of the handle issues. Otherwise really nice item.

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