Khukuri House: The REAL Khukuri knife shop
This shop was the original (est. 1991 in Thamel), and to my opinion maintains the best quality and selection of the varieties of the Khukuri knives. They are also an official supplier to the R.N.Army.Khukuris come in a great variety, and here you can find one that suits your luggage and wallet and needs from sword size down to nearly pocket size.Khukuris are originally home made, and even if somewhat industrialized, still retains a home-made and local flavour. The industrialization was needed to provide for the Nepal and Gurkha armies, but set a standard for quality.Local adaptions abound, and there is probably no such thing as the original khukuri. This shop, however, does its best to tell you of the various knives and the purposes they are used for. Better buy your knife here rather than from street peddlers who sell fancy decorated knives of dubious quality. I have over the years...
