kukris
Nepalese fighting knives
Kukris are heavy curved knives used as tools and weapons, originating in Nepal.
The distinctive inward-curving blade widens toward the tip, concentrating force for powerful chopping.
Gurkha soldiers made the kukri famous as a fearsome combat weapon.
Also spelled khukris or khukuris.
Singular: kukri.
Flat cutting edge
- knifeSharp cutting utensil
- GurkhaNepalese military recruit
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- macheteHeavy broad-bladed knife
curved · steel · military · fighting · hilt · sheath · edge · slashing
blade
Flat cutting edge
machete · curved · steel · military · fighting · hilt · sheath · edge · slashing · forged
Nepal
South Asian mountain nation
- GurkhaNepalese military recruit
- HimalayanOf Asia's highest range
- traditionCustom passed through generations
heritage · ceremonial · emblem · symbolism · craftsmanship · artisan · Kathmandu · ethnic · ritual · kami
tool
Device for a task
chopping · firewood · survival · camping · skinning · splitting · kindling · vegetation · multipurpose · outdoor