Legends Of Khukuris

A Khukuri (Top) with the traditional Karda (middle) and Chakmak (bottom). The Karda and Chakmak are used as utility knives and sharpening tools respectively.

The two accompanying knives of a khukuri, Karda (Small Utility Knife) and Chakmak (Sharpener) can play an important role as a backup kit, since carrying all necessary kinds of stuff individually is not always possible. One of the knives, KARDA, has a sharp edge forged for cutting and skinning activities and the other, CHAKMAK, has blunt edges on both sides meant for sharpening in case a proper sharpener is missing (not available). Both knives have an iron sheet/brass bolster and butt cap for durability and a better look. The hidden tag goes all the way through the wooden/horn handle and is secured by a keeper from outside as seen in the picture. Their housing at the back of the throat of the scabbard keeps the two small knives firmly intact to the scabbard.

Special Karda Chakmak is forged out of 5160 high carbon spring steel and is oil quenched for hardness, resistance, and durability unlike many other local companies in the field. Hence these can be actually used. Most traditional kukri knives would not be complete without these two knives.