16 Chainpure Carving American Eagle Khukuri

This is one of the traditional type of khukuri and EX-GURKHA KHUKURI HOUSE has endeavoured making this khukuri a modification.The Chainpur village in the Eastern part of Nepal where this knife is made has their own exclusive khukuri called the “ChainPure” named after their home village “ChainPure”.The handle seems like eagle so called Eagle kukuri.The demand of this kukuri is quite higher in America so after we decided to keep the name of this kukuri as Chainpure Carving American Eagle Khukuri.Kukuri Similarly “ChainPure Special” is an enhancement of the regular ChainPure to make the knife even more special and exclusive by crafting a carved decorative scabbard out of Indian rosewood expertly. Chainpurians use conventional hand tools to carve patterns and designs in the wooden sheath to adorn and beautify the whole look of the khukuri. The word “Special” is used is denote the special carved feature of the kukri knife.Although it is usable, it is basically a decorative khukuri that represents the true craftsmanship of Chainpur, that is especially made to décor a place. The scabbard is skillfully crafted out of wood and brass fittings are wrapped around to give a handsome look. It is further beautifully carved with traditional patterns in the front panel; a simple yet very attractive look to many.This typical village khukuri knife has a distinct notch unlike others. The open notch in most of the knives is discarded and instead made a see-through hole in the shape of a cow’s hoof, which is holy in Nepal. The hole or notch also symbolizes the “Symbol of Fertility” sign, when the blade is held upright, believed to be holy as it signifies the great lord “the Shiva. Since all ChainPures are “Hindus” the unique and religious notch is believed to bring good luck, fortune, prosperity and salvation. A nozzle is also forged just in front of the notch, to work as a blood dripper. A ChainPure khukuri basically is a domestic utility knife for the ChinPures but having a blood dripper is no harm when blood really has to be shed.