Kukri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Khukuri |
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A polished kukri.
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| Type | Machete |
| Place of origin | South Asia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Gurkha |
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| Manufacturer | Gurkhas |
| Unit cost | $50–100 |
| Produced | 1810 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 450–900 grams |
| Length | 40–45 cm |
The kukri or khukuri (Nepali: खुकुरी khukuri) is a knife which is mostly used by Nepali speaking Gurkhas of India and Nepal. The blade of the knife is curved inward, similar to a machete. It is used as both a tool and as a weapon in South Asia.
The kukri, khukri, and kukkri spellings are of Indian origin. The original Nepali spelling is khukuri.
Images for kids
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Colonel Gambhir Singh Rayamajhi Kshetri, a Gorkhali Commander armed with a Khukuri in his left hand and Talwar on his right.
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Gorkhali Chief Minister (Kaji) and Army Head Kalu Pande wearing a Khukuri on his chest.
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A Kukri (Top) with the traditional Karda (middle) and Chakmak (bottom). The Karda and Chakmak are used as a utility knife and a sharpening tool respectively
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A Gurkha officer of the Gurkha Contingent, Singapore Police Force patrols around Raffles City during the 117th IOC Session. He wears the distinctively tilted Hat Terrai Gurkha; the kukri can be seen attached to the back of his belt
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Gurkhas at kit inspection showing kukri in France during World War I
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Kukri knife and scabbard on display at the Imperial War Museum North
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See also
In Spanish: Kukri para niños
