A recent semi custom khukuri with carved handle accents

[Kailash Blades]

We recently made a particularly ornate angkhola dui chirra khukuri. A deep raw finish on the blade, a pagoda style cho and a lustrous rosewood handle with the addition of carved brass hardware.

These handle rings were found on quite a few historical khukuris and add a lot of beauty and added complexity to the part of the blade that's on display most of the time- the handle. As khukuris were often a sign of status both in village life and within the military it was a great place to display a bit of exceptional craftsmanship.

What do you guys think? Too flashy or a nice bit of bling? Any structural concerns?
Take care,
Andrew and the team at Kailash

 

[Seanzo]

I think this is one of the best looking blades, but I'm not sure I could bring myself to opt for the raw finish on this one. The handle certainly looks fantastic though.

 

[Bigfattyt]

I love the raw/forge black finish.

Handle looks fantastic!! Not too much bling at all.

 

[fishface5]

Ooh yes, very nice!

 

[Kailash Blades]

I think this is one of the best looking blades, but I'm not sure I could bring myself to opt for the raw finish on this one. The handle certainly looks fantastic though.

It's an interesting choice on a blade with such refined finish elsewhere. I think that gives it a lot of contrast though and really helps it stand out. Purely from a visual point of view a polished or satin finish will better show off the curvature on the fullers though

 

[afishhunter]

Looks exceptional to me.

 

[43Tinman]

Sure the handle and blade is an unusual combo but the overall impression is nice. The pagoda style cho works in the regard of helping the transition to be smooth. I am not to crazy about the hammermarks. All in all, a bit strange looking khukuri but one that I like. I hope it will get a traditional dap.

 

[wildmike]

Exceptional!

 

[Grizzly3]

Acid dip after polish or satin would have been nice. I'm not much for that deep hammer marks either. Maybe even an inlay in the fuller. I wish now I'd asked for the pagoda cho on my blade.

 

[Kailash Blades]

Acid dip after polish or satin would have been nice. I'm not much for that deep hammer marks either. Maybe even an inlay in the fuller. I wish now I'd asked for the pagoda cho on my blade.

Depending on progress of your blade it might not be too late to spec a cho- send an email to customdesign@kailashblades.com with your order number.
We're working on some updated texturing for our raw finishes too.