Royal Guard Gurkha Hanshee Khukri – A Battle Ready Kukri Knife Crafted for Modern Warriors

If you’ve ever held a true kukri khukuri, you know the feeling—it wants to move, to slash, to cut with authority. But the Royal Guard Gurkha Hanshee Khukri is different. With it goes the soul of an 18th and 19th-century battlefield weapon. This is not a farm tool in make-believe combat knife form; it’s a fighting kukri knife first and a utility tool second. It’s a distinction that, for survivalists, martial artists, blade collectors, and anyone who is serious about self-defense (but probably nobody else), is more important than most people recognize.

A Blade Rooted in History – The Hanshee Lineage (1740–1857)

The Hanshee Khukuri—often called the “sickle-shaped warrior”—was one of the earliest formalized kukri patterns used by Gurkha soldiers. Narrow, long, and deeply curved, it appeared around 1740 during the rise of the Gorkha Kingdom and continued to see action through the Anglo-Nepal War (1814–1816) and the Indian Mutiny of 1857.

Because the Hanshee was created purely for combat, it lacked the agricultural bulk of later kukri designs. This is why enthusiasts who truly understand kukri evolution instantly recognize its elegant, lethal silhouette.

14 Inches of Combat Geometry – Designed With Intent

Our Royal Guard Gurkha Hanshee Khukri measures 14 inches, and every part of that blade serves a purpose:

• Long, narrow, deeply curved profile – optimized for speed and slashing power.

• Heavy-forward balance – delivers devastating cutting force with minimal effort.

• 5160 spring steel – known for shock resistance and battlefield toughness.

• Hollow-forged midsection – reduces weight while maintaining structural integrity.

• Distal tapering – enhances tip speed for fluid, martial-style movement.

When you swing it, you feel that “delayed follow-through” unique to well-forged Hanshee kukris. After handling dozens of kukri knives over the years, I can confidently say this sensation is something only a precision-crafted Hanshee can offer.

Combat First, Utility Second – What Users Should Expect

This kukri is made for:

• Self-defense

• Martial arts

• Controlled test cutting

• Historical weapons practice

You can use it for utility work, but the high curve and narrow spine reduce practicality for camp chores. If your priority is martial performance with historical authenticity, this blade fits perfectly.

Traditional Buffalo Horn Handle – A Nod to the Elite

The handle measures 4.8 inches, crafted from genuine buffalo horn, a material historically used in higher-ranking Gurkha weapons. It warms in the hand, grips naturally, and looks absolutely stunning.

This kukri, like original Hanshee models, uses a stick tang (rat-tail tang). Modern users sometimes prefer full tangs, but a historical Hanshee is supposed to feel agile, balanced, and slightly handle-light—exactly what this design delivers.

Aesthetic Enhancements – Brass Inlays for Royal Character

We added hand-crafted brass inlays near the spine, inspired by ceremonial kukris once carried by Nepalese officers and Royal Guards. These don’t impact performance but elevate the blade visually, making it equally suited for display and training.

Complete Traditional Set

The Royal Guard Hanshee comes with:

• Brown leather sheath

• Karda – small utility knife

• Chakmak – traditional honing tool

This is the full traditional khukri package as it was carried for more than 200 years.

Why This Kukri Matters to Modern American Users

For US-based survivalists, martial artists, and collectors, this kukri offers:

• A truly historical combat profile

• A rare Hanshee design, hard to find in authentic form

• A balance of beauty, agility, and combat readiness

• A blade that honors real Gurkha lineage

Owning a Hanshee kukri means more than adding another knife to your collection—it means holding a living piece of battlefield history.