Nepal Police Kukri / Khukuri – Official Issue

Official Issue Nepal Police Kukri / Khukuri – Service Blade

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Official Issue Nepal Police Kukri / Khukuri – Service Blade

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$84.99

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Model: official issue kukri
Product Code: Nepalpolice
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

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The Official Sidearm Khukuri of the Nepal Police — Forged in the Same Workshop That Supplied the Force in 2016–2017

Watch the official Nepal Police kukri / khukuri — hand-forged in our Kathmandu workshop

The Nepal Police Kukri — also written Nepal Police Khukuri — is the official-issue blade carried by Nepal Police personnel on field duty, in training, on parade, and at graduation ceremonies. A 9-inch full-tang working blade with the distinctive cross insignia on the pommel, this is the compact, hard-use khukuri of Nepalese law enforcement.

Everest Forge supplied this exact pattern to the Nepal Police force during the 2016–2017 contract. The kukri you receive here is forged in the same Kathmandu workshop, by the same hereditary Kami caste blacksmiths, to the same standard as the official issue. Not a marketplace reproduction — a direct-from-forge piece in the lineage of real police supply.

Quick Specs

Blade: 9" unpolished 5160 high-carbon spring steel, water-tempered
Handle: 5" full-tang rosewood with cross insignia pommel
Total length: ~14"
Weight: ~600g with scabbard
Scabbard: Cotton-covered buffalo leather, hand-stitched
Insignia: Nepal Police cross emblem on the pommel
Included: Karda (utility knife) + Chakmak (sharpener)
Forged by: Kami caste smiths, Tokha-3 Kathmandu, Nepal

What Makes the Nepal Police Khukuri Different

The Nepal Police pattern is built for a different role than the British Gurkha BSI Service No.1 or the Nepal Army kukri. Police personnel need a compact, fast, hard-use khukuri that works at close quarters, fits comfortably on the duty belt, and signals authority without the parade-grade polish of a ceremonial weapon. The 9-inch khukuri hits exactly that brief.

Compared to the larger 10–10.5" Brigade khukuris:

Shorter blade (9") — easier to carry, faster to draw, better balance for close-quarters work
Unpolished finish — built for working use, doesn't show field marks, lower glare
Rosewood handle — denser and grippier than buffalo horn, better wet-weather grip than the smooth-horn Service No.1
Cross insignia pommel — the visual identifier of Nepal Police service, replicated authentically on every piece we forge
Lighter (~600g) — half a day on a duty belt isn't a chore

If you've handled both, the Nepal Police khukuri feels less like a ceremonial blade and more like a working tool from the moment you pick it up. That's the design intent.

Why This Specific Nepal Police Kukri

The Nepal Police khukuri is offered by many sellers. What separates this one:

Direct supply credential. Everest Forge held the Nepal Police supply contract in 2016–2017. The kukri on this page is forged to that exact specification by the same workshop and smiths who supplied the force. Verifiable, not branding language.

Kami caste lineage. Our smiths are Kami — the hereditary blacksmith caste of Nepal that has forged kukris for Nepalese armed services since the founding of the modern force. Meet the smiths who forge every blade.

5160 spring steel, water-tempered. Differential hardness — edge 58–60 HRC for cutting performance, spine 22–25 HRC for shock absorption. The traditional khukuri tempering process, not just the steel.

Authentic cross insignia. The Nepal Police cross emblem on the pommel is the visual identifier of the official issue. Replicated true-to-pattern on every piece.

Direct-from-forge shipping. No middleman, no marketplace inventory. The khukuri is forged in our Kathmandu workshop after you place your order. Photo approval before dispatch — we send finished photos for your sign-off before shipping.

DDP worldwide shipping. Duties and taxes paid upfront via DHL Express / FedEx. You pay one price; nothing more on arrival. Tracked door-to-door, typically 10–14 days from order to delivery.

Free Personalisation

Engrave Your Khukuri Before It Ships

Every order includes free text engraving — up to ~30 characters. Add a name, date, service year, badge number, or dedication. Engraved by hand on the left side of the blade before dispatch. A common request on this product: service year and unit ("2016 / NP"), retirement marker, or a name in Nepali Devanagari script.

Who Buys the Nepal Police Khukuri

Serving and retired Nepal Police — personnel who want the same kukri they carry (or carried) on duty, but forged to a higher standard than mass-market issue, and engraved with their service marker.

Law enforcement collectors — building a collection of police-issue blades from around the world. The Nepal Police cross-pommel kukri is one of the most distinctive police edged weapons in service.

Nepalese diaspora — families with police connections, retirement gifts, generational pieces, ceremonial display in the home.

Kukri completists — collectors building the full modern current-issue range alongside BSI Service No.1, Jungle PRI, and Nepal Army kukris.

Compact-khukuri buyers — those who want an authentic kukri but find the 10–10.5" Brigade blades too large for daily handling or display.

Full Specification

Blade length	9" (22.86 cm)
Total length	~14" (35.56 cm) — tip to pommel
Handle length	5" (12.7 cm) — full tang
Steel	5160 high-carbon spring steel, hand-forged
Heat treatment	Water-tempered for differential hardness
Blade hardness	Edge 58–60 HRC, Belly 45–46 HRC, Spine 22–25 HRC
Blade finish	Unpolished (working blade)
Handle material	Rosewood, full tang
Scabbard	Cotton-covered buffalo leather, hand-stitched
Insignia	Nepal Police cross emblem on pommel
Weight	~600g (1.32 lb) with scabbard
Origin	Tokha-3, Kathmandu, Nepal
Production	Hand-forged after order (5–7 days forging time)

Each kukri is individually hand-forged. Minor variations in finish, grain, and dimension are part of the craft.

What's Included

Nepal Police Kukri — 9" unpolished blade with rosewood full-tang handle and cross insignia pommel
Karda — small utility knife (traditional companion blade)
Chakmak — sharpening steel / fire striker (traditional companion tool)
Cotton-covered buffalo leather scabbard — hand-stitched, with karda + chakmak pockets
Free text personalisation — up to ~30 characters, engraved on the blade
Certificate of authenticity from Everest Forge
Photo-approval images sent before dispatch

The Nepalese Service Pair — Nepal Police + Nepal Army

For collectors building an authentic Nepalese current-issue collection, the Nepal Police kukri pairs naturally with the Nepal Army kukri. Both are 9-inch official-issue working blades of Nepal's modern armed services — Police for law enforcement, Army for military duty. Owned together, they represent the complete current-issue Nepalese service kit:

Nepal Police Kukri (this listing) — official-issue police khukuri with cross pommel ($89.99)
Nepal Army Kukri — official-issue 9" Nepalese military blade ($89.99)

Many of our customers buy the pair. Add both at checkout and we will engrave a matching motif on each — for example, the same service year, family name, or unit marker — at no extra cost.

Import & Knife Law — Read Before Ordering

Buyer responsibility: Edged-weapon import and carry laws vary by country, state, and city. It is your responsibility to confirm legality before ordering.

UK: Curved blades over 50 cm fall under specific legislation. The Nepal Police blade is 22.86 cm — well under the limit — but carry in public requires lawful reason.
Australia: Some states require permits for certain blade types. Check your state's edged-weapons schedule.
USA: Federally legal for import as a knife. Carry and ownership rules vary by state and city — check local statutes.
EU: Importable in most member states with applicable duties. We ship DDP (duties paid).
Canada, NZ: Generally importable; carry rules vary by province/jurisdiction.

We will not assist with under-declaration of value or evasion of customs duty. All shipments are DDP via DHL Express / FedEx with full tracking.

Related Khukuri Patterns

The Nepal Police kukri sits alongside the rest of the modern current-issue family. Buyers commonly consider:

Nepal Army Kukri — sister 9" official-issue Nepalese military blade ($89.99)
BSI Service No.1 Kukri — the polished 10.5" British Gurkha ceremonial blade ($94.99)
Jungle PRI Training Kukri — the British Gurkha working/field blade ($89.99)
Browse all current-issue military khukuris — the full active-service range

For smaller everyday-carry khukuris in a similar compact size, see our Small EDC Kukri range. Want to understand the parts of a kukri? See our Kukri / Khukuri Terminology Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same kukri currently issued to Nepal Police?

Yes — this is forged to the official Nepal Police pattern with authentic cross insignia. Everest Forge held the Nepal Police supply contract in 2016–2017. The blade you receive is built to that same standard, by the same Kami caste smiths, in the same Kathmandu workshop.

What's the cross insignia on the pommel?

The cross emblem on the pommel is the official identifier of the Nepal Police force. It distinguishes the police-issue khukuri from military and ceremonial patterns. The insignia is part of the cast pommel cap and is integral to the authenticity of the piece.

What's the difference between Nepal Police and Nepal Army kukris?

Both are 9-inch full-tang working blades of Nepal's official services, but they differ in handle, finish, and insignia. The Nepal Police kukri uses a rosewood handle with a cross-pommel emblem and an unpolished blade — built for law enforcement duty and parade. The Nepal Army kukri uses a different handle pattern and a military-issue finish. Same forge, same caste of smiths, different service designations.

Why is the blade unpolished?

The Nepal Police khukuri is a working blade, not a ceremonial one. Unpolished finish is standard for working military and police kukris: it doesn't reflect glare on duty, it doesn't show every field scratch, and it requires less maintenance over years of use. The finish has zero effect on edge performance — only on cosmetic appearance.

Why a 9-inch blade instead of 10 or 10.5?

9" is the standard issue size for both Nepal Police and Nepal Army patterns. Compared to the larger 10–10.5" British Gurkha blades, the 9" size is faster to draw, easier to carry on a duty belt, better balanced for close-quarters work, and lighter. The smaller size is a service-design decision, not a cost-saving one.

Can I get a name, service year, or unit marker engraved?

Yes — free of charge. Add your engraving text at checkout. Up to approximately 30 characters. The engraving is applied by hand on the left side of the blade. Common requests on this product: service year and unit ("2016 / NP"), retirement date, badge number, name in English or Nepali Devanagari script, or family dedication.

What is the blade hardness (Rockwell)?

The blade is water-tempered for traditional differential hardness: edge 58–60 HRC for cutting performance, belly 45–46 HRC, spine 22–25 HRC for shock absorption. This zoned tempering is what allows a working khukuri to chop hard material without the spine cracking.

What's included with the kukri?

You receive the Nepal Police khukuri, traditional Karda (small utility knife), Chakmak (sharpening steel), hand-stitched cotton-covered buffalo leather scabbard with karda/chakmak pockets, certificate of authenticity, and photo-approval images sent before dispatch.

How long until it ships, and how is it sent?

Forging takes 5–7 days from order. Shipping via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority, fully tracked, typically 5–7 days delivery. Total order-to-door: approximately 10–14 days. All shipments are DDP — duties and taxes paid upfront, nothing to pay on arrival.

What is your refund policy?

30-day full refund or replacement if you're not satisfied with the kukri. We also send photo-approval images before dispatch — if anything looks off, we re-forge before it ever ships. See our full warranty and refund policy.

Is this khukuri hand-forged or factory-made?

Every blade is hand-forged. Our workshop in Tokha-3 Kathmandu has 10 Kami caste smiths working at the forge. There is no machine-stamping, no mass production. Each kukri is individually heated, hammered, ground, fitted, and finished by hand.

Is rosewood handle better than buffalo horn?

Different, not better. Rosewood is denser, grippier when wet, and gives a more "tool-like" hand feel — which is why it's specified for the working Nepal Police khukuri pattern. Buffalo horn is traditional, polishable, and used on ceremonial blades like the BSI Service No.1. For a working duty khukuri carried daily, rosewood is the better material choice — for a parade or display piece, buffalo horn looks more refined.

Direct From The Forge

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Hand-forged in Kathmandu by Kami caste smiths. Authentic cross-pommel insignia. Free engraving. DDP worldwide shipping. 30-day refund guarantee. Photo approval before dispatch.

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Specification
Total Length:	14 inches (35.56 cm) from blade tip to pommel.
B Length:	9 inches (22.86 cm), unpolished carbon steel.
H Length:	5 inches (12.7 cm), full tang rosewood handle.
Weight:	Approx. 600 grams including sheath and handle.
Note:	This is a handcrafted product—slight variations in measurements may occur. Includes two traditional utility knives: Karda (sharp edge) and Chakmak (blunt edge for sharpening).