Kukri Sword & Khukuri Long-Blade — Where the Kukri Becomes a Sword

Kukri Sword & Khukuri Long-Blade — Where the Kukri Becomes a Sword

15 hand-forged kukri swords with blade lengths from 18 to 24 inches — the long-reach evolution of the traditional Nepali kukri. Forged in our Kathmandu workshop by Kami caste blacksmiths who forge both kukris and full-length swords (Roman Gladius, Viking, Kopis, Khopesh, La Tène Celtic, Seax, Scimitar). That dual mastery matters: when a kukri's blade extends past 18 inches, the geometry, balance, and tempering needs change. We understand that crossover because we forge across both worlds.

Is a Kukri a Sword?

Once a kukri's blade passes about 18 inches, the answer becomes "yes, increasingly so." Traditional Nepali blade culture has always recognized this — the historical Hanshee kukri from the late 18th and 19th centuries had blades up to 20+ inches and was used as a combat short sword. The Lahure long kukri carried by Nepalese soldiers serving in foreign armies was a true cross-over weapon. The Kora — a related Nepali long-blade — is unambiguously a sword.

The kukri swords in this collection sit in that same tradition. They keep the kukri's signature forward-curve geometry that concentrates cutting force at the belly of the blade — but extend the reach to give you sword-class stand-off. You get a blade that chops like a kukri, reaches like a short sword, and cuts like neither alone.

The Narrow Sword Most Sword Makers Don't Make

Search "narrow sword" and you'll mostly find ceremonial épées, fantasy display pieces, and museum-grade reproductions designed to hang on a wall. Functional narrow combat blades — long, slim, curved, fast in the hand — are rarely made anymore. The traditional Sirupate-pattern kukri at 18 to 24 inches IS exactly that blade: long, narrow, curved, lightning-fast, and built to actually cut.

If you've been searching for a long thin sword, narrow-bladed sword, or long slender sword that's not a fencing trainer or a wallhanger — this is what you're looking for. Hand-forged in Kathmandu from 5160 spring steel, water-tempered, with the same forging standards we use for our British Gurkha Army, Nepal Army, and Nepal Police military supply contracts.

How to Choose Your Kukri Sword

For One-Handed Long Reach & Speed

Sirupate Khukuri Sword ($174.99) — 18" full-tang. The classic long Sirupate. Slim, fast, deeply functional.

Traditional Sirupate Sword Kukri ($184.99) — 18" rat-tail tang, traditional construction. The pattern that defined long-blade kukri.

Traditional Sirupate Khukuri Sword (Long) ($199.99) — 24" rat-tail tang. The longest one-handed kukri sword in our catalog. Maximum reach.

Chainpure Style Kukri Sword ($164.99) — Long-blade variant of the elegant Chainpure village pattern. Minimalist build, narrow profile.

Phantom Sirupate Kukri ($174.99) — 18" tactical two-hand kukri sword. Modern tactical evolution of the Sirupate.

For Two-Handed Combat & Heavy Use

Greater Chitlange Defender Kukri ($164.99) — 18" two-handed kukri with full-tang handle and guard. Built for serious chopping and survival.

Longreach Sirupate Kukri ($189.99) — 18" narrow blade with two-handed rosewood and bone handle. Reach and finesse together.

Ravager Kukri/Khukuri Sword ($184.99) — 18" two-handed blade with patterned rosewood handle. Combat-grade leverage.

Highlander Sirupate Khukuri Sword ($194.99) — 21" Sirupate machete-sword. Bold evolution of the traditional Nepali kukri.

For Combat-Style & Tactical Long-Blade

Panawal Sirupate Sword Kukri ($194.99) — Long-blade Sirupate with full-tang Panawal construction. Power + reach.

Siru Sword Kukri ($174.99) — Long-handled khukuri-machete fusion. Designed for double-handed leverage in jungle and field use.

Siru Chirra Sword Kukri ($174.99) — Long-blade with double fullers (2-chirra) for weight reduction and structural strength.

Large Sirupate Sword Kukri ($199.99) — 24" elongated Sirupate sword-kukri. Legendary reach.

For Cross-Heritage & Original Designs

American Eagle Kukri Sword ($184.99) — 20" long-blade with bold American eagle-head pommel. Cross-cultural design that bridges Nepalese forging tradition with Western iconography.

Sherpa Sirupate Khukuri ($174.99) — Himalayan Sherpa long-blade with yak-leather scabbard. The high-altitude cousin of the standard Sirupate sword.

Why Our Kukri Swords Are Different

We forge swords AND kukris under one roof. Most Nepali makers only forge kukris — when a kukri's blade extends past 18 inches, they're outside their normal expertise. Most sword makers don't understand kukri geometry — when they try to make a long curved blade, the result lacks the forward-curve dynamics that make a kukri actually cut. We forge both: Bronze Age, Roman Gladius, Viking, Kopis, Khopesh, La Tène, Seax, Scimitar, traditional Nepali Talwar, and the full traditional Nepali kukri range. The dual practice means we understand where kukri ends and sword begins — and how to forge a blade that's properly both.

Hand-forged, individually. Every kukri sword is forged to order by Kami caste blacksmiths in our Kathmandu workshop. Not stamped from sheet steel. Not factory-tempered in batch. Water-tempered the traditional way for a hard cutting edge with a flexible, shock-absorbing spine — exactly the differential hardness you need on a long blade that's going to take real impact.

Same forge that supplies the British Gurkha Army. We hold supply contracts with the British Gurkha Army (BSI Service No.1, 2008), Nepal Army (2015–2018), and Nepal Police (2016–2017). The same forging standards go into every kukri sword on this page.

Read our military supply history and Kami heritage →

Open Customisation on Every Kukri Sword

Every product page lets you customise — choose blade length where the design supports variation, handle material (rosewood, buffalo horn, bone, hardwood), scabbard style (traditional buffalo leather, sword-style scabbard, custom request), blade finish (polished, semi-polished, raw-forged, blackened), guard configuration (full guard, partial guard, traditional bolster), and add free engraving. Want something completely custom — a longer blade, a specific historical reference (Hanshee, Lahure, Kora-influenced), a fantasy reference, a HEMA training adaptation, or your own original design? Request through Custom Forge. We forge to your exact spec.

Direct From the Forge — Not a Marketplace

Long-blade kukris on online marketplaces are mostly mass-produced or repurposed machetes labeled as "kukri swords." Real hand-forged kukri swords from authentic Nepali Kami blacksmiths are rare on those platforms — and even rarer with the customisation, photo-approval, and direct-maker accountability you get here.

Buying direct from us means you're talking to the actual forge. Our owner Deepak Sunar is a Kami caste blacksmith. Our 10 Kami smiths forge each blade individually. We send photos of your finished kukri sword for approval before shipping. You can request changes. No marketplace fee. No reseller. Direct from the forge.

What's Included With Every Kukri Sword

→ Hand-forged kukri sword blade — 5160 high-carbon spring steel, water-tempered
→ Rosewood, buffalo horn, bone, or hardwood handle (varies by design)
→ Hand-stitched water-buffalo leather scabbard (or sword-style scabbard on tactical models)
→ Karda and Chakmak (small utility knife and sharpening tool) on traditional patterns
→ Free engraving / personalisation — name, dedication, regiment, message
→ Photo approval before shipping
→ 30-day full refund guarantee

Worldwide Shipping

Note on import laws: Long-blade swords (18"+) are subject to specific import and ownership regulations in some jurisdictions. UK buyers in particular should verify current sword legislation. Buyers are responsible for confirming local regulations before ordering.

Custom Kukri Sword — Forge to Your Spec

Need a specific length, custom handle, two-handed configuration, period-historical reference (Hanshee 20", Lahure long-blade, pre-WWI long Gurkha sword), HEMA adaptation, fantasy reference, or fully bespoke design? Send us photos, sketches, or detailed specs through our Custom Forge page. Our Kami blacksmiths will forge it to your exact requirements. Free engraving. Photo approval. 30-day refund.

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