Khukuri- Nepal Police Handmade Kukri

nepal police khukrui

Kukri being the national knife of Nepal is issued to all Nepalese Security Forces. The Nepalese national security forces famously known as “Nepal Police” also get khukuri in recruitment. Prior to 1864 AD the Police institution dates back to the ancient times as does the history and language of Nepal. During the “Rana” Regime (1864-1951 AD) the Police Organization was conceived and gradual progression took place towards systemizing and modernizing policing. During the period 1951 till 1990 different major developments took place in the national police department particularly after the down fall of the Rana regime.

The Police Head Quarters was established in 1952 in Kathmandu, Mr. Toran Shamsher J.B.Rana became the first Inspector General of Police, the Police Act came into effect in 1956, the Police Regulation came into effect in 1959, the establishment of the Central Police Training Centre came in 1963, Police personnel started getting deployed in UN Mission from 1991 and other central developments took place. Nepal police like any other police force in a country is primarily assigned and designed for public security, safety, safe-guarding, prosecuting, rescuing and other various policing activities executed competently with dignity, pride, courage.

specification

• Blade Size (in): 9
• Handle Size (in): 5
• Handle Material: Rosewood
• Actual Weight (gm): 470
• Overall weight (gm): 650
• Shipping weight (gm): 950
• Blade finishing: Polished
• Blade sharpness: Standard (very sharp)
• Blade material: 5160
• Accompanying knives/B-up: Karda Chakmak
• Blade thickness (mm): 8.5
• Handle finishing: Polished
• Sheath: Water buffalo leather
• Tang type: Stick
• Fixture: Brass
• Edge grinding: Semi convex
• Edge Hardness: 55-57 hrc
• Blade (panel) Grinding: Full Flat
• Function: Defending, Gift, Fighting, Collection, Regular Work