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product_id: 543523145
title: "Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri - Authentic Army Issue Khukuri Knife - Hand Forged Blade in Nepal by Ex - Military Khukuri House"
brand: "egkh"
price: "€ 222.64"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 7
category: "Egkh"
url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/543523145-service-no-1-gripper-handle-kukri-authentic-army-issue-khukuri
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# 5.5" genuine horn handle 5160 hand-forged carbon steel 10.5" razor-sharp blade Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri - Authentic Army Issue Khukuri Knife - Hand Forged Blade in Nepal by Ex - Military Khukuri House

**Brand:** egkh
**Price:** € 222.64
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the legacy, wield the power — the ultimate soldier’s kukri.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri - Authentic Army Issue Khukuri Knife - Hand Forged Blade in Nepal by Ex - Military Khukuri House by egkh
- **How much does it cost?** € 222.64 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/543523145-service-no-1-gripper-handle-kukri-authentic-army-issue-khukuri)

## Best For

- egkh enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted egkh brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Iconic Military Heritage:** Officially issued to British Army soldiers, a symbol of elite tradition and discipline.
- • **Precision Balanced Design:** Perfect 16" overall length with a full tang rat-tail blade for superior control and durability.
- • **Authentic Functional Elegance:** Polished blade with engraved enlistment details, buffalo leather scabbard with dual leather frogs, and a horn handle that offers a firm, ergonomic grip.
- • **Masterful Hand Forged Craftsmanship:** Each blade is meticulously crafted by veteran blacksmiths in Nepal, ensuring unmatched quality and authenticity.
- • **Premium Materials for Peak Performance:** High-grade 5160 carbon steel with variable hardness zones (edge 58-60 RC) for razor-sharp cutting and lasting edge retention.

## Overview

The Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri is a hand-forged, authentic military-grade khukuri crafted in Nepal by ex-military blacksmiths. Featuring a 10.5-inch high-carbon 5160 steel blade with a razor-sharp edge and a durable 5.5-inch horn handle, this kukri is officially issued to British Army soldiers. Its polished finish, engraved enlistment details, and buffalo leather scabbard with dual leather loops combine tradition with functionality, making it a prized tool for bushcraft, hunting, and collectors alike.

## Description

This Service No.1 Gripper Horn Handle khukuri (kukri) is the most common and popular khukuri among the soldiers. The Service No. 1 Kukri is official issued to Army in UK Regiment. This khukuri (kukri) is provided to all the British Army soldiers during enlistment and is retained by them throughout their army career. Inspected regularly by an officer, this khukuri (kukri) is usually used during Parade and Duty. This Service No.1 khukuri (kukri) has Recruiting Years and Country's name engrave on the left side of the blade. This engraving on the blade started because in the olden days the Soldier used to forget their enlistment year due to too many wars. All Khukuris have two pockets on the back of the scabbard which hold a blunt steel called "chakmak" for sharpening the blade or for striking spark from flint and a little knife known as "karda" used for skinning small animals such as rabbits. The notch (Kaura or kaudi) in the blade near the hilt of most khukuris serves as the conduit for the blood on the blade to drip out, thus preventing it from soiling the hilt, as well as a device for catching and neutralizing an enemy blade. Blade Size and Type : 10.5 inch (26cm) and Polished blade make ( spring leaf 5160). Handle Size and Type : 5.5 inch (14cm) horn fixed tang Gripper handle. Upper Spine : 11mm. Lower Spine : 9mm. Belly : 1.9 Inch. Handle Circumference : 3.6 Inch. Hardness of steel : spine=22-25 RC, belly=45-46 RC, edge=58-60 RC. Scabbard : Cotton Covered in buffalo leather. The scabbard has dubble frogs which are leather loops used to attach to the belt.

Review: WOW!!!! - When I was looking for a kukri blade I was thinking something useful...I'm hacking things with it...but when i saw this one, i was enchanted by the craftsmanship and uniqueness. I wasn't looking to spend nearly a $100, but something about this blade captures the imagination I had to own it! My blade came completely oiled, with certifications and smelled like a far east foundry! I'm extremely satisfied with this blade, despite reserving it for non daily use, it's a beautiful piece that is equally as deadly - feels very solid in the hands, is very sharp and is quite eye catching in the sheath! Ten outta ten!
Review: It’s definitely hand made and it’s worth the $125 - The blade is awesome, the only two reason for four stars is because the sheath doesn’t have their stamp logo on it, not on leather and not on the tip ether. Really was looking forward to having something hand made with logo as well. It was packed with grease and that’s a good thing. It could have been soaking for a month during storage or shipping and it wouldn’t rust. Grip feels nice and comfortable, you can see the little imperfections, but that’s what I was looking for. It is quite sharp, so be careful removing the grease. The small knife is not very sharp, but the steel to round the blade is very useful. It is a well made kukri and I’m definitely keeping it, even know it’s not as advertised. Found out that the handle is made out of bison horns, it’s kind of like a finger nail structure, but stronger and more dance.

## Features

- EGKH, Nepal company own and run by Ex Veteran who supply hand forged high quality khukuri blade to all around the world
- 10.5" Blade with 5.5" Horn handle, Overall length 16 Inches, Thickness about 3/8" at Spine
- Highly Polished blade, sharp edge, Full tang rat-tail blade, official Current issued Standared Size Blade
- Handcrafted in the EGKH factory outlet in Nepal by famous & very skilled blacksmith using very high quality materials in a very traditional manner.
- 100% Quality Warranty, each blade comes with EGKH marked on the blade and our quality warranty certificate.
- Steel Hardness : Spine = 22-25 RC, belly = 45-46 RC, edge = 54-55 RC
- Hand Forged High Graded carbon steel blade, 5160. Razor Sharp blade, Easy to sharp, Balance water tempered.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CCK5CFZX |
| Age Range (Description) | Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri |
| Best Sellers Rank | #752,992 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #396 in Fixed-Blade Knives |
| Blade Edge | Flat |
| Blade Length | 10.5 Inches |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Blade Shape | Kukri |
| Brand | EGKH |
| Color | Highly polished |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (64) |
| Date First Available | July 22, 2015 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00860010697504 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Horn |
| Included Components | Curved Blade |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Length | 16 Inches |
| Item Weight | 1.65 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Ex Gurkha Khukuri House |
| Model Name | Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri |
| Product Care Instructions | Apply proper engine oil all the time before keeping the blade inside the sheath |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bushcrafting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Skinning |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Shape | curved, Kukri |
| Special Feature | Highly Polished Official Issued Blade |
| UPC | 806802577029 |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri
- **Blade Length:** 10.5 Inches
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** EGKH
- **Color:** Highly polished
- **Handle Material:** Horn
- **Included Components:** Curved Blade
- **Model Name:** Service No.1 Gripper Handle Kukri
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Bushcrafting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Skinning
- **Special Feature:** Highly Polished Official Issued Blade

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: can this knife be ordered w/ a left handed sheath?**
A: The khukuri is traditionally a right-handed weapon.
It's unlikely they will break tradition, since adhering to tradition is what they're all about.
You would probably need to unstitch the sheath and reskin it.

**Q: Is this a parade kukri or a fighting kukri?**
A: Fighting
Very balanced and sharp, good feel and great sheath.

**Q: Does the scabbard have two spots for the karda and the chakmak? (The small utility knife and the blunt one used to aid in sharpening?**
A: It does have two spots for the karda and chakmak.

**Q: is it sharpened?**
A: of course, it is sharpened.......................

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW!!!!
*by P***K on January 29, 2021*

When I was looking for a kukri blade I was thinking something useful...I'm hacking things with it...but when i saw this one, i was enchanted by the craftsmanship and uniqueness. I wasn't looking to spend nearly a $100, but something about this blade captures the imagination I had to own it! My blade came completely oiled, with certifications and smelled like a far east foundry! I'm extremely satisfied with this blade, despite reserving it for non daily use, it's a beautiful piece that is equally as deadly - feels very solid in the hands, is very sharp and is quite eye catching in the sheath! Ten outta ten!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s definitely hand made and it’s worth the $125
*by A***O on January 18, 2026*

The blade is awesome, the only two reason for four stars is because the sheath doesn’t have their stamp logo on it, not on leather and not on the tip ether. Really was looking forward to having something hand made with logo as well. It was packed with grease and that’s a good thing. It could have been soaking for a month during storage or shipping and it wouldn’t rust. Grip feels nice and comfortable, you can see the little imperfections, but that’s what I was looking for. It is quite sharp, so be careful removing the grease. The small knife is not very sharp, but the steel to round the blade is very useful. It is a well made kukri and I’m definitely keeping it, even know it’s not as advertised. Found out that the handle is made out of bison horns, it’s kind of like a finger nail structure, but stronger and more dance.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, Fine Craftsmanship, Authentic - Love It!
*by A***. on February 4, 2023*

Personally, I find this to be a beautiful piece. Other reviews mention uneven finish, maybe color fluctuations, but to me that makes it more authentic. It looks like it was actually made by a craftsman - if it was flawless that means it was stamped out by the thousands in a far East factory as cheaply and with lowest quality materials available. Mine was razor sharp to the point of being scary. I don't recommend hastily running your thumb along it to see how sharp it is or you will be bleeding and not even know you were cut. I give 4/5 stars on comfort only because I feel the handle could be a bit more oblong/less round for better indexing, but a finger groove for your index finger helps. I would still recommend it 100%.

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