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Kukri Knives for Sale: Handmade Damascus & High-Carbon
A Kukri (or Khukuri) is a forward-curved blade with a heavy belly for chopping and a dramatic inward sweep. Built as a working tool, the Kukri excels at chopping, camp clearing, and field utility. Louis Martin hand-forges Kukri knives in high-carbon and Damascus steel.
Quick Answer
A Kukri (or Khukuri) is a forward-curved blade with a heavy belly for chopping and a dramatic inward sweep. Built as a working tool, the Kukri excels at chopping, camp clearing, and field utility. Louis Martin hand-forges Kukri knives in high-carbon and Damascus steel.
The Kukri is one of the most iconic blades in the world: a centuries-old working tool, often passed down as a family heirloom, and a supremely practical camp blade. Louis Martin's handmade Kukri knives honor this tradition with heavy, beautifully proportioned blades forged for real field use.
Characteristics & Construction
These notes describe kukri knives in general. Lot pieces are picked from stock, so features such as blade length, handle material and construction vary piece to piece.
Forward Curve
The Kukri's defining geometry is its forward-angled blade that positions the heavy belly forward of the grip centerline, concentrating chopping force at the most efficient point. This is not aesthetic design; it is functional engineering.
Blade Weight
Blade length and weight vary from piece to piece. Blade mass drives the chopping force that allows a Kukri to outperform machetes of similar length.
Notch (Cho)
Traditional Kukri blades feature a notch near the handle called the cho, sometimes interpreted as a symbol of Shiva and as a stop that marks the end of the sharpened edge. Details such as the cho vary from piece to piece.
In Stock In-Stock Lot
Kukri Knives: 10-Piece Lot
A hand-picked lot of 10 kukri knife pieces from stock. No two are alike, and features vary piece to piece. Every knife ships with a sheath. Choose your steel below.
Assorted is a mixed lot of kukri knives, no two the same. 10% off all lots for a limited time. Free US shipping. 60-day returns. See our shipping and return policies.
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Care & Maintenance
Full care guide →- 1
Oil after chopping
Kukri blades experience high lateral stress in chopping use. Oil the blade and inspect for any micro-cracks at the edge bevel after extended chopping sessions.
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Sharpen the belly
Concentrate sharpening effort on the forward belly of the Kukri: this is the primary cutting zone. The tip and ricasso see less wear and need less frequent sharpening.
- 3
Condition handle scales
Traditional Kukri handles in wood and horn benefit from regular oiling with boiled linseed oil to prevent drying and cracking.
Kukri Knives: Frequently Asked Questions
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