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	Kukri history-kukri origin-kukri info-kukri training, all in Kukri House
		However Khukuri is more known as “Kukri” in the western world and beyond which we see is an anglicized version of the British when they first discovered the knife.
		Thus was born the legend and the romance.
		The khukuri is a medium-length curved knife each Gurkha soldier carries with him in uniform and in battle.In his grip, it is a formidable razor-sharp weapon and a cutting tool.
	www.gurkhas-kukris.com /kukri_history (2012 words)

	Kukri
		Kukri (or khukuri) is a heavy and curved Nepalese knife used as both tool and weapon.
		Kukri also has a religious significance in Hindu religion and blessed during the Dasain[?] sacrificial festival.
		Kukri is similar to the 5th century BC Greek kopis[?].
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ku/Kukri.html (304 words)

	Kukri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kukris usually have a notch or a pair of adjacent notches at the base of the blade, the "kaura" or "cho", situated near the handle.
		Kukri can also have one or more fullers, including the "aunlo bal" (finger of strength/force/energy), a relatively deep and narrow fuller visible in the modern example above, as well as one or more "chirra", which may refer either to shallow fullers in the belly of the blade or a hollow grind of the edge [1].
		Jonathan Harker uses a Kukri in the climax of the Novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kukri (1465 words)

	Hunting Knives - 15 in. Nepalese Gurkhas Kukri - $9.11
		The kukri is the renowned national weapon of Nepal and the Gurkhas, an elite Nepalese Brigade of the British Army.
		The kukri is a long, curved knife that is deadly in the hands of a Gurkhas.
		Kukri blades always feature a notch called the kaura, which is essentially a Hindu religious and phallic symbol.
	www.hajimart.com /product_info.php/products_id/263 (183 words)

	Nepalese Khukuri House : About us
		The first visual representation of a kukri occurs in India in a temple drawing from around 600 AD and the earliest known Nepalese style kukri is in the Arsenal Museum in Kathmandu and belonged to Raja Drabya Shah who was King of Gorkha in 1627.
		The kukri was used as a backup weapon and was stuck in the owners sash (patuka) directly in front of his body.
		Kukris were being made in India, Assam and one is known to have been ordered by the Prime Minister of Nepal from Italy in the late 19thc.
	www.nepalesekhukuri.com /gurkha_knife_johnarticle.html (1458 words)

	Kukri, Khukuri History Name comes form Kukri.
		It is important to remember that the Khukuri (kukri) is a tool of all work, at home in the hills and on active service it will be used for cutting wood, hunting and skinning, opening tins, clearing undergrowth and any other chore.
		The oldest known Khukuri (Kukri) appears to be one in the arsenal museum in Katmandu, which belonged to Raja Drabya Shah, King of Gorkha, in 1627.
		The khukuri (kukri) has somehow produced a fertile crop of myths and legends in the western world; and the most impossibly wild amongst them are the most tenaciously believed.
	www.khukuriknife.com /khukuri_history.htm (1635 words)

	[Outdoors-Magazine.com] Tora’s kukri
		Tora is a firm based in UK, and sells kukri (khukuri) [1] that are made for them in Nepal through their own channels and craftsmen.
		I obtained this kukri on Tora’s forums, one of two similar kukris, during some special deals, they are not sold in the main line on their web site, but it does not matter, any piece is fully hand made and unique anyway.
		The range comprises some kukri which are better suited for martial artists, as they are more weapon and less tools, so when choosing a kukri, choose wisely about the use, and choose a kukri that is designed for the use you intend.
	outdoors-magazine.com /s_article.php?id_article=327 (2075 words)

	Khukuri House - Gurkha Knives Official Khukuri/Kukri supplier to Gurkhas (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In the case of the Gurkhas, “kukri action”; because it is a romanticized symbol of honor that has captured the imagination of the entire world, this glittering and much-revered little weapon is nowadays used as much for ceremonial purposes as it is for hand-to-hand fighting.
		The kukri is at the very heart of the tradition and culture of Nepal, and, as a very good friend or a deadly foe, it mirrors the duality of human nature and the nature of mankind.
		The Kukri is used for severing the heads of buffalo, sheep and goats at religious festivals, where it is thought that the higher the blood spurts into the air, the greater the blessings that rain down on the people.
	www.khukurihouseonline.com /Content/KukriInfo/honor.php (2061 words)

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		Kukri is the now accepted spelling; Khukuri is the strict translation of the Nepali word.
		The blades of ordinary kukris vary much in quality.
		Village working kukris are much coarser affairs, often with heavy wooden scabbards and comparatively clumsy blades.
	www.army.mod.uk /brigade_of_gurkhas/history/kukri_history.htm (1498 words)

	Kukri Knives,Gurkha Kukri Knife,Gurkha Kukri Knives,Kukri Knife Manufacturers,Kukri Knives Manufacturer
		The saying is that onece a kukri is out in a battle field, it has to taste blood.
		Kukri is primarily a Gurkha close combat weapon.
		Kukri is kind of a backing weapon that is kept along with the main weapon.
	www.khukriwala.com /kukri-information.html (186 words)

	Kukri blades:: Khukuri House Thamel:: Nepal's first gurkha khukri manufacturer
		kukri a medium-lenght curved knife each gurkha soldier carries with him in uniform and in battle.
		When his rifle misfires, or when his bullets have run out, a gurkha unsheathes his kukri and makes his final " do or die " run on the enemy in a fury to finish the business.
		Kukri, khukuri, khukri, kukuri, kookuri, no matter how you call it; it always refers this curved sharp metal carried by Gurkhas; the most feared weapon of all.
	www.khukuriblades.com (194 words)

	Snakes of Southeast Asia : Striped Kukri Snake - Oligodon octolineatus
		A strikingly handsome species, the Striped Kukri Snake is easily identified by the longitudinal stripes comprising a dorsal reddish or orange stripe, and a number of brown or greenish lateral stripes on a fl background.
		Kukri snakes are so-called on account of the shape of the teeth at the back of the mouth, which resemble the Kukri knife used by Gurkha soldiers.
		Kukri snakes, however, are non-venomous and quite harmless, though thay may attempt to bite if provoked.
	www.ecologyasia.com /verts/snakes/striped_kukri_snake.htm (189 words)

	Kukri Khukuri - Nepalese Knives
		Kukri sheaths normally hold 2 traditional small knives called the karda and chakmak.
		All Kukri knives have a notch at the base of the blade near the handle it is called the cho or kaudi.
		The sheath or scabbard is usually made of wood with a leather covering and a brass cap at the end.
	www.random-abstract.com /kukri (226 words)

	khukuri info, kukri origin, khukri value, kukuri history- feed yourself
		The steel of which the blade is formed is of admirable temper, as is shown by the fact that specimens which had not been cleaned for thirty years, but have been hung upon walls among other weapons, are scarcely touched with rust, and for the greater part of their surface are burnished like mirrors.
		The point of the Khukuri or Kukri is as sharp as a needle, so that the weapon answers equally for cutting or stabbing.
		Like all really good weapons, Khukuri's or Kukri's efficiency depends much more upon the skill that the strength of the wielder and thus it happens that the little Gurkha a mere boy in point of stature, will cut to pieces of gigantic adversary who does not understand his mode of onset.
	thekhukurihouse.com /Content/KhukuriInfo.php?... (1623 words)

	EC21 - Ancient arms - Hunting knives / Kukri knives (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Kukri is the weapon of the Gurkha.
		They believe that the kukri is a special weapon, which contained within itself, and has a spirit of its own.
		The ability of the kukri to achieve its results with one swing made this kind of tactic possible.
	www.ec21.com /co/a/arms/pgroup.html?grp=8 (588 words)

	J & L, Knives, Custom Knives, Kukri Knife
		The Kukri is a Nepalese knife used by the Gurkhas.
		The Kukri design is centuries old with the blades typically between 12 to 15 inches long.
		The Kukri flat ground blade forms a "V"shaped cross section and places its edge at an angle to a target, creating a powerful shearing effect.
	www.selfdefenseproducts.com /new_knives/custom/khukuri.htm (232 words)

	Gurkha Kukri - MartialTalk.Com
		The Ghurkas are a tribe in Nepal and after a war with the British during their colonial reign in neiboring India, struck a deal to give the British some of their youth to train as a sign of respect.
		Even Dr. Gyi loves to tell how the kukri is invaluble in trenches and at night, but is not a great choice on the open battlefield, where many a Ghurka met his death at the blade of a Japanese officer.
		The current form of the kukri is not practicle as a thrown weapon..
	www.martialtalk.com /forum/showthread.php?t=2939 (1725 words)

	Kukri training - SOCNET: The SpecialOperations.com Bulletin Boards
		I have a kukri in my collection and it will stay in the drawer, I would not have carried one in VN and I for damn sure would not recommend anyone do so today.
		They got issued kukris one night in B-Dad and their obvious lack of skill and knowledge of these weapons was immediately apparent and also quite sad.
		As far as a monopod a kukri is no different than a Ka-Bar in the gound to rest a gun barrel on.
	www.socnetcentral.com /vb/showthread.php?t=57901 (1847 words)

	SAN MAI GURKHA KUKRI
		The Kukri blade, with its markedly downward curved blade, has long been identified with the Gurkha Warriors of Nepal, the ferocious mercenaries who have who have wielded this blade for over 150 years in the service of the British Empire.
		The Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri was inspired by Cold Steel President, Lynn C. Thompson’s close association with Dr. Maung Gyi, chief instructor of the American Bando Association, and a renowned martial artist with wide-ranging knowledge and skills.
		Each Gurkha Kukri is supplied with a Secure-Ex¨ sheath to protect the blade and allow you to wear it safely and securely on your side always ready to defend you and your loved ones.
	www.coldsteel.com /35atcj.html (405 words)

	Ethnographic Arms & Armour - Kukri (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Your kukri is a village model from Nepal that appears to have been modified in the past by drilling a hole in the handle and tang and inserting a pin or screw.
		The karda and chakmak (accessory blades) with your kukri, because of their blade shape and engraved metal grips, appear to be from an Indian kukri made for the tourist market.
		On page 3 of this thread at IKRHS is a picture of another village kukri with Nepalese coins in the tinder pouch.
	www.vikingsword.com /vb/showthread.php?p=10654 (451 words)

	Himalayan Import 18 inch Ganga Ram Special Villager Kukri review
		Kukri itself was pretty sharp but not enough to shave through free hanging paper, let alone shaving.
		It's a kukri, but not as sharply curved as same long 18" Ang Khola, although it's similar to it with weight, thickness and feel.
		For comparison Sirupati and Chitlangi even though they're 2-3 inches longer feel lighter and are much more quicker blades, however for heavy duty chopping GRS is more preferable, in terms of sheer chopping power.
	www.zknives.com /knives/fixed/himp/himp18grs.shtml (422 words)

	Kukri - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
		The kukri is the renowned national weapon of Nepal and the Gurkhas an elite Nepalese Brigade of the British Army.
		The curve of our LTC Kukris blade is very important because no matter what part of the blade makes contact with a target, the edge is always presented at an angle.
		The curve of Cold Steel's LTC Kukri's blade is very important, because no matter what part of the blade makes contact with a target the edge is always presented at an angle.
	www.nextag.com /kukri/search-html (266 words)

	khukuri info, kukri origin, khukri value, kukuri history- feed yourself
		The steel of which the blade is formed is of admirable temper, as is shown by the fact that specimens which had not been cleaned for thirty years, but have been hung upon walls among other weapons, are scarcely touched with rust, and for the greater part of their surface are burnished like mirrors.
		Like all really good weapons, Khukuri's or Kukri's efficiency depends much more upon the skill that the strength of the wielder and thus it happens that the little Gurkha a mere boy in point of stature, will cut to pieces of gigantic adversary who does not understand his mode of onset.
		The Gurkha generally strikes upwards with the Khukuri or Kukri, possibly in order to avoid wounding himself should his blow fail, and possibly because an upward cut is just the one that can be least guarded against.
	www.thekhukurihouse.com /Content/KhukuriInfo.php (1623 words)

	Flickr: Photos from Ram Sidi Knives Collection
		A WW2 Gurkha presentation Kukri knife, the blade is approx 12", the cutting edge is very sharp, it...
		A beautiful Kukri Knife, complete with skinning knives in tan leather scabbard in excellent...
		This is a very fine pair with silver mounts, the steel blades also inset with yellow...
	www.flickr.com /photos/ramsidi (271 words)

	canada knife sword \|cold steel ltc kukri
		Also, some scholars believe that it was the heavy Roman presence in India that began the Kukri tradition there.
		Today the Kukri has been made famous throughout the world by Nepal's ferocious Ghurka mercenaries who have used it to strike terror into the hearts of Great Britain's enemies around the globe.
		The Blade: The curve of our Kukri's blade is very important because no matter what part of the blade makes contact with a target, the edge is always presented at an angle.
	www.knifezone.ca /coldsteel/LTCKUKRI.htm (656 words)

	Taenaria.Com :: View topic - FNIx Kukri
		In stark contrast to the typical Naval doctrine of building all purpose vessels capable of filling out multiple roles, the Kukri class of Interceptors are a very special purpose vessel used almost exclusively by the Federation 6th Fleet.
		Built purely for offensive power, the Kukri is used to disable key subsystems on large capital ships or inflict catastrophic damage usings its combination of dual high-power gauss cannons and harpoon missiles.
		Its armor and shields are shaped and concentrated to maximize its damage deflection abilities from the forward quarter, leaving its side and rear quarters sparsely defended.
	www.taenaria.com /forum/viewtopic.php?p=1483 (866 words)

	Ethnographic Arms & Armour - ORIGIN AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KUKRI (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Where the kukri originated from has always been a question that has puzzled me, and although I am not offering an absolute answer I might have found a clue, when I was in Nepal we (Spiral) found a link to the Greek language and possibly the Kopis.
		The khuda gradually lost favour, I suspect for two reasons, one it was not as versatile as a kukri in combat and two with the advent of musket it was not practical to carry a khuda, which could not be used as a good utility tool like a kukri.
		Interesting to note the kukri and talwar are shown hung on the same side.
	www.vikingsword.com /vb/showthread.php?p=7791 (1238 words)

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