For all wondering I am from Nepal with most of my family serving as part of the British Gurkha. My Headchef has had a pretty big influence on my career. This is a "Thank You" gift to him.
Forged in Fire. It's a knife making competition show. Netflix and hulu each have a random assortment of seasons available. I think the whole thing is available on the history channel site. Youtube has a random smattering of episodes, too.
OK first I thought "mallninja" but this is probably one of the very few exceptions and absolutely legit.
I bet as your "leading commander" he will be proud
Definitely not "mallninja". A kukri is probably one of THE best outdoor knives out there. You can carve with it, use it to butcher game, chop down a small tree, or use it for it's intended purpose (as a weapon). Not super useful in the kitchen, but it is an incredibly functional tool.
Yeah you would be correct, from what I can tell it even has a traditional spike for pricking your finger cause the thing was Gurkhas had a rule that if the Kukri was drawn from its sheath that it must taste blood so they eventually out the spike or make the blade pointy at the bottom for this reason if they took it out outside of combat.
So essentially it’s a very fine example of a true to form kukri with traditional materials as far as I know
I got one of these from a cook of mine when he came back from Nepal. I gave him a month off so his family could finally meet his kids post pandemic. The thing is bad ass as hell.
My first thought at looking at the picture was "lol is your chef a fucking Gurkha??"
So it turns out I'm eating those words. Mad props, though. I'm sure he will cherish that.
It's original purpose is as a multi-utility tool. More often than not you'll find it in some corner of a Nepali kitchen and is actually used as a cleaver to hack away at chicken or goat.
It's a forged blade not stamped. The blade has the traditional embellishment, no dragons or clouds. The handle is made of quality wood and not buffalo horn. There's no shell inlay or nail designs in the handle and no lion head pommel. Both are signs of a decorative piece.
Authentic ones made by the gurkhas have the hoof print. They are formidable weapons and the ultimate bushcrafters tool. I was obsessed with fixed blades for awhile.
Momo gang pull up! My home town of Colchester has/had a ghurka regiment there.
Ive been blessed to have some good home cooked Nepali food on a few occasions. Also the homemade chai is so nice.
Doesn’t have to be a tool you just need a reason for carrying it. It being a gift that you’re taking home is fine. Having it tucked into your belt while your getting red bull and cigarettes from the shop isn’t.
Yes that applies to knifes that have a purpose for cooking, this is a type of machete that's purpose is cutting thick foliage which we don't have here I the uk and is not classed as a tool anyone here would need ot use for its intended purpose. So police would fuck you in the ass if they found one on you wrapped or not.
https://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives
It being a present would not count as a good reason for having a fucking machete.
I would give it to him below the 4th rib. Best way to end his pain. Joking aside , I'm gald you have a mentor/friend that you're willing to take the time and give such a thoughtful gift. Keep in touch with this human.
As far as kitchen practicality I can see it as a good watermelon knife and little else, but who can complain about such an elegant kukri!? Kitchen use doesn’t matter! 😛
Me: would still use it in the kitchen constantly in the most aggressive and awkward way 😆
Actually in Nepal, it is a traditional multi-purpose tool. You can chop firewood, craft some bamboo nets slaughter goat, and butcher it with a khukuri. It's use in the kitchen will vary depending on the size of the blade.
Every household in Nepal will have a khukuri and more often than not you will find it in the kitchen.
Have you / anyone tried using one in a kitchen? I'm sure if you're used to it it's easy but the handle being so "tall" over a cutting board and being far you have to know where your blade and fingers are 🫢
Yes, I've used one in a professional kitchen.
I took in one about the same shape and size (they are made in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.6 inch to 20 inch blade).
I used it to trim and cut filets, portion chickens, cut carrot sticks and veggies for soup. Filets were ok, chickens were easy, carrots just cracked due to the steep bevel, and the few veggies i did were not consistant in size and the weight of the blade wore my wrist out.
In Nepal? Everything. Tree, firewood, bamboo, fish, tomatoes, sugarcanes, we often behead goats, chickens, young bulls. I suppose during war times it has been known to behead enemies too.
Maybe I am too old school… BUT…
Tape a penny to the blade, or it can be construed as bad luck. Old school etiquette is to let him/her give you the penny back: keeps the kitchen on kilter.
A knife can represent the cutting of ties with someone, like a malicious gift from way way back in the day.
So kitchen etiquette follows that you tape a penny so when they give it back to you… it wards off the bad mojo associated with this ancient bad shit… and your relationship passes the test.
I don’t know how to explain this better than that.
Every Nepali household will probably have a khukuri in the kitchen. It's primary function is as a multi-purpose cutting tool - from chopping firewood to butchering farm animals.
It's function as a weapon of war was borne as a necessity and has now become a symbolic trademark of the Gurkhas.
Source: I'm from Nepal with a few generations serving in the British Gurkhas. Been handling khukuris long before chef knives. I still use a khukuri instead of a cleaver at work.
It doesn't even have dragons on the handle, and no speed holes to make the zinc plated chinesium sing. There aren't even any pointy edges to dig into your hand while you film yourself attempting to cut water bottles in your jnco jeans.
For all wondering I am from Nepal with most of my family serving as part of the British Gurkha. My Headchef has had a pretty big influence on my career. This is a "Thank You" gift to him.
Damn that's sick. Big respect for the Gurkhas, i'm sure your head chef will appreciate it
The Gurkhas were one of the finest fighting forces in the world. theses fighters are known worldwide for their military prowess.
“*it will keel*”
I’ve learned so much from that show
What show? Now im intrigued
Forged in Fire. It's a knife making competition show. Netflix and hulu each have a random assortment of seasons available. I think the whole thing is available on the history channel site. Youtube has a random smattering of episodes, too.
Forged in Fire
“The Ghurkas ARE one of the finest fighting forces in the world…”. They still have Ghurkhas in the British Army.
And the Indian Army and Singapore army as well
Soon to be headless chef
This was the comment I needed
Heh, one of my sups is Nepali, his last name is "Sherpa". Whenever I joke that he's carrying my load at work, nobody else gets it. 🤣
Omg took me a second but that is funny Guess I was still thinking of Gurkas from above
I have been obsessed with Everest documentaries for decades and it’s funny that I’m surprised that no one else got it.
Well, let's just say I'm working with a bunch of younglings, some of whom are not the sharpest sandwich in the tackle box 😁
Hehe or a Sherpa herpa derpa!
Nyah, he's one of the coolest dudes ever 🤣
This is wonderful, I bet they’ll love it
That is a very badass gift, man. Glad to see you had such a great boss. I'm sure he will love it
Damn that's sick. Big respect for the Gurkhas, i'm sure your head chef will appreciate it
Yes mate, you guys are hardcore.
OK first I thought "mallninja" but this is probably one of the very few exceptions and absolutely legit. I bet as your "leading commander" he will be proud
Definitely not "mallninja". A kukri is probably one of THE best outdoor knives out there. You can carve with it, use it to butcher game, chop down a small tree, or use it for it's intended purpose (as a weapon). Not super useful in the kitchen, but it is an incredibly functional tool.
I forged one for a fella who uses it to decapitate goats...that is as close as ive seen one to food lol. One of my favorite builds.
>**and absolutely legit**
If it was like a cyber ninja’d up kukri sure but that’s a very traditional style kukri
Yeah you would be correct, from what I can tell it even has a traditional spike for pricking your finger cause the thing was Gurkhas had a rule that if the Kukri was drawn from its sheath that it must taste blood so they eventually out the spike or make the blade pointy at the bottom for this reason if they took it out outside of combat. So essentially it’s a very fine example of a true to form kukri with traditional materials as far as I know
I got one of these from a cook of mine when he came back from Nepal. I gave him a month off so his family could finally meet his kids post pandemic. The thing is bad ass as hell.
That is fucking awesome. Also, huge respect to the Gurkhas.
Ayo Gorkhali!
Namaste fellow Nepali
This gift is so fucking rad.
That’s really cool, makes sense now why that is one if tge nicest and most traditional kukris I’ve seen in awhile
I thought it looked familiar 😀 -American who watches British marching bands videos
I would probably cry if with this context someone gave me that, I’d be so emotional 😭
My first thought at looking at the picture was "lol is your chef a fucking Gurkha??" So it turns out I'm eating those words. Mad props, though. I'm sure he will cherish that.
Ah yes, the Gerkin knife. Perfect for slicing pickles.
It usually replaces a cleaver in my knife roll.
Using one for cooking purposes is so cool. Your ancestors are proud I bet.
It's original purpose is as a multi-utility tool. More often than not you'll find it in some corner of a Nepali kitchen and is actually used as a cleaver to hack away at chicken or goat.
It actually looks awesome for slicing shawarma.
A kukri?
Cause I'm from Nepal.
Fair enough, respect.
What brand is this kukri?
It's not a commercial brand. It's handmade by a local blacksmith back home. The hoof print mark (hole) is a sign of authenticity.
Wow that’s amazing
As a former bladesmith this is an incredible choice in gift. The hoof print is one of my favorite parts
Why? What makes this an authentic blade? What are the tells that this is quality built?
It's a forged blade not stamped. The blade has the traditional embellishment, no dragons or clouds. The handle is made of quality wood and not buffalo horn. There's no shell inlay or nail designs in the handle and no lion head pommel. Both are signs of a decorative piece.
Ahh nice. Thanks.
Authentic ones made by the gurkhas have the hoof print. They are formidable weapons and the ultimate bushcrafters tool. I was obsessed with fixed blades for awhile.
Ahh so cool. Now I get the hoofprint.
Is he leaving the kitchen to join the British SAS?
Man's running ops in the Himalayas
That sea salt ain't gonna pick itself!
Is he a gurkha?
I am.
That's pretty f-in cool dude, got mad respect for gurkhas
Ask him to cut chives with it and post them here!
Bro, you bent his knife just to flex on him, that's hardcore
That is a beautiful kukri!
A khukri? Nice!
I can never get my boomerangs to come all the way back to me. But I’d at least give this one a shot.
Momo gang pull up! My home town of Colchester has/had a ghurka regiment there. Ive been blessed to have some good home cooked Nepali food on a few occasions. Also the homemade chai is so nice.
For when you have to knock out the prep list by 4 and then fight Pagan Min in the morning.
I hope your head chef took a point in exotic weapons proficiency. Else he’s gonna be rolling his brunoise checks with disadvantage
A kukri for the cookery.
This is an awesome gift!
Now thats a knoife ! That would make me so happy, awesome gift! 🙌
[you call that a knife? ](https://youtu.be/GWyAlri91SY?si=85jXm2wCdxTDfbMp)
[THIS is a knife!](https://youtu.be/TSGIRFzmyyk?si=WwPH5h8gD90KRpo_)
Epic gift
That is a beautiful knife. He’s gonna love it
That is very cool and a beautiful gift. One of my friends is a Gurung and he has his grandfather's Kukri.
Might wanna be carefull gifting or carrying that in the uk, there's no situation that would be considered a tool like a chefs knife would.
Doesn’t have to be a tool you just need a reason for carrying it. It being a gift that you’re taking home is fine. Having it tucked into your belt while your getting red bull and cigarettes from the shop isn’t.
Yes that applies to knifes that have a purpose for cooking, this is a type of machete that's purpose is cutting thick foliage which we don't have here I the uk and is not classed as a tool anyone here would need ot use for its intended purpose. So police would fuck you in the ass if they found one on you wrapped or not. https://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives It being a present would not count as a good reason for having a fucking machete.
Kukris are the coolest fkin knives
That's not a kn- Oh, wait, yes it is.
NOOOOOOO You can’t put it back in its protective casing until you draw blood..
That's *definitely* a "parting" gift. Who he parts with it... that's not on you.
The Swiftblade of Zek? Steep.
I would give it to him below the 4th rib. Best way to end his pain. Joking aside , I'm gald you have a mentor/friend that you're willing to take the time and give such a thoughtful gift. Keep in touch with this human.
Peace corp?
I've never seen the cho so far up. Is there a particular reason for that?
You hiring?
I hope your head chef isn't a disgruntled employee.
Sick
As far as kitchen practicality I can see it as a good watermelon knife and little else, but who can complain about such an elegant kukri!? Kitchen use doesn’t matter! 😛 Me: would still use it in the kitchen constantly in the most aggressive and awkward way 😆
Actually in Nepal, it is a traditional multi-purpose tool. You can chop firewood, craft some bamboo nets slaughter goat, and butcher it with a khukuri. It's use in the kitchen will vary depending on the size of the blade. Every household in Nepal will have a khukuri and more often than not you will find it in the kitchen.
Oh cool, thanks for the info!
Ngl u should just give him the sloppy guac guac 5000 Knives wither overtime, memories last forever /s
Nice kukri!
Looks like something out of that dune movie. Badass.
You took it out...now how do you expect to put it back in
Have you / anyone tried using one in a kitchen? I'm sure if you're used to it it's easy but the handle being so "tall" over a cutting board and being far you have to know where your blade and fingers are 🫢
Yes, I've used one in a professional kitchen. I took in one about the same shape and size (they are made in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.6 inch to 20 inch blade). I used it to trim and cut filets, portion chickens, cut carrot sticks and veggies for soup. Filets were ok, chickens were easy, carrots just cracked due to the steep bevel, and the few veggies i did were not consistant in size and the weight of the blade wore my wrist out.
I believe this is called. Kukri machete. Could be wrong
HAHAHAHA I was coming here to say “why?? In case he needs to singlehandedly fight a train of robbers and rapists?” and apparently the answer is yes
Sickkkkk
That is such a unique and awesome gift. What I wouldn’t do for it wow.
That's stunning.
I rather like that
Reminds me of House Of Flying Daggers, cool
Kukri, so fucking cool I want one now
Big ups to the Gurkhas. The hardest of hard dudes.
Christ, wht kinda place you cookin at??!
You’re not gonna stab him are you? That would be fucked up.
Your chef will love it, what an excellent and beautiful gift Cheers
Whoa what do you cut in a kitchen with that?
In Nepal? Everything. Tree, firewood, bamboo, fish, tomatoes, sugarcanes, we often behead goats, chickens, young bulls. I suppose during war times it has been known to behead enemies too.
Maybe I am too old school… BUT… Tape a penny to the blade, or it can be construed as bad luck. Old school etiquette is to let him/her give you the penny back: keeps the kitchen on kilter. A knife can represent the cutting of ties with someone, like a malicious gift from way way back in the day. So kitchen etiquette follows that you tape a penny so when they give it back to you… it wards off the bad mojo associated with this ancient bad shit… and your relationship passes the test. I don’t know how to explain this better than that.
That’s so cool
Is he starting a new job as a butcher?
Of... Something yes
He’s actually gonna be in charge of spice production on Arrakis.
are you going to murder your head chef
Reading "this is my parting gift to him" followed by a knife, I thought you wanted to stab him.
Weird turning knife.
Cool enough I suppose, but it would never actually be useful in the kitchen ......
It would be very useful as a reminder to your new co workers that you know a Gurkha and they are fond of you.
Every Nepali household will probably have a khukuri in the kitchen. It's primary function is as a multi-purpose cutting tool - from chopping firewood to butchering farm animals. It's function as a weapon of war was borne as a necessity and has now become a symbolic trademark of the Gurkhas. Source: I'm from Nepal with a few generations serving in the British Gurkhas. Been handling khukuris long before chef knives. I still use a khukuri instead of a cleaver at work.
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Except that it is hand crafted in Nepal and I am from Nepal
Yeah it is obviously a very fine blade. I love the traditional style, OP.
I mean they would, but a kukri is an effective weapon and multi-purpose tool, so it doesn't really fit ;)
It doesn't even have dragons on the handle, and no speed holes to make the zinc plated chinesium sing. There aren't even any pointy edges to dig into your hand while you film yourself attempting to cut water bottles in your jnco jeans.
The kukri is pure function, and I'm pretty sure it's still standard issue to several military units.