Kasai Khukuri/Kukri –Traditional Butcher Kukri with Black Blade

The Kasai Khukuri (also spelled Kukri), meaning "butcher’s khukuri" in Nepali, is a heavy-duty working blade forged for serious tasks. Inspired by the traditional Nepali butcher's knife known as the “Dau,” this hand-forged kukri brings together the forceful chopping power of a butcher’s blade and the heritage form of a classic khukuri. Its wide, curved profile, thick spine, and aggressive belly make it a powerhouse for processing meat, chopping bone, cutting firewood, and clearing jungle brush.

The Kasai Kukri is hand-forged in Nepal from 5160 high carbon steel—recycled from truck suspension springs for maximum durability. Unlike polished display blades, this version features a rugged, black-forged finish that protects against corrosion and reflects its raw utilitarian roots. The 12-inch blade is heat-treated through a traditional water-tempering method, ensuring a tough spine, flexible belly, and razor-sharp cutting edge.

The full tang handle is crafted from rich, dark rosewood, shaped for control and secured with heavy-duty steel rivets. It provides a secure, ergonomic grip for extended sessions of butchering, chopping, or outdoor survival work. A traditional wooden scabbard, wrapped in thick black buffalo leather, protects the blade during carry or storage. Whether you're working in a butcher’s yard, trekking through wild terrain, or clearing land, the Kasai Khukuri delivers power, precision, and durability—all forged by hand in the heart of Nepal.

Key Features

• Hand-Forged in Nepal: Created by Everest Forge blacksmiths using traditional tools and methods.
• Traditional Butcher-Inspired Design: Based on Nepal’s Dau knife with khukuri form factor.
• 5160 High Carbon Steel: Recycled spring steel, black-forged and water-tempered for toughness.
• Blade Hardness: Edge: 58–60 RC | Belly: 45–46 RC | Spine: 22–25 RC
• Black-Finished Blade: 12-inch wide profile for improved impact and resistance.
• Full Tang Handle: Made from rosewood, secured with steel rivets for strength and balance.
• Leather Scabbard: Cottonwood core wrapped in black buffalo hide for weather resistance.
• Ready to Use: Sharpened and balanced for field tasks out of the box.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 12 inches
• Blade Type: Black-forged, heavy-duty butcher-style khukuri
• Blade Material: 5160 carbon steel (spring leaf)
• Handle Type: Full tang with steel rivets
• Handle Material: Rosewood
• Scabbard: Cottonwood core wrapped in black buffalo leather
• Tempering: Edge: 58–60 RC | Belly: 45–46 RC | Spine: 22–25 RC
• Use: Butchering, meat processing, bushcraft, survival, heavy chopping

Historical Background

The Kasai Kukri was born when a customer in Nepal observed a local butcher using a traditional Dau knife. Fascinated by the blade’s cutting power and efficiency, they requested a khukuri version of the same tool. The result was this powerful hybrid—a fusion