Khukuri - Raaj Gaj
Name/Title
Khukuri - Raaj GajEntry/Object ID
384; Full Code: 384.85.77-TL-NBTags
Forward edge, Dagger, KhukuriDescription
This artifact is a Rajagaj Khukuri, a specialized "King of Elephants" model sourced from Heritage Knives. It represents a high-performance iteration of the traditional Nepalese recurve, engineered for extreme Kinetic Impact and Structural Certainty. The piece documents a transition from pure utility to a "Battle-Ready" specification, utilizing a distally weighted geometry and high-tensile materials. Core Components & Engineering The Blade (Recurve Stiletto Steel): A single-edged blade characterized by its "Forward-Leaning" geometry. Fuller Architecture: The blade features multiple longitudinal fullers (blood grooves) tracking the spine. Mechanical Logic: These fullers act as structural I-beams, allowing for a broader, more intimidating blade profile while reducing the total mass. This maintains a high Power-to-Weight Ratio. The "Cho" (Kaudi): Features a notched "crescent" at the base. Administratively, this serves as a symbolic marker (the hoof of a cow or the trident of Shiva), but mechanically it serves as a Stress Relief Notch, preventing longitudinal cracks from propagating into the hilt during high-impact chops. The Hilt (Stacked Hardwood & Steel Assembly): Ergonomics: The handle features a deep "waist" for index finger retention and a radically flared "Eagle Head" pommel. This ensures the tool remains "Grounded" in the hand during high-velocity swings. Administrative Pins: Features three steel rivets pinning the scales to the tang. This documents a Full-Tang construction, prioritizing mechanical strength over traditional hidden-tang designs. The Scabbard (Daphote): A leather-wrapped wooden sheath featuring custom "cross-lace" leatherwork and traditional brass fittings. Ancillary Tools: Accompanied by the Karda (small utility knife) and Chakmak (honing steel/fire starter).Made/Created
Manufacturer
Khukuri House NepalDate made
2022Place
City
KathmanduEthnography
Cultural Region
Country
NepalCulture/Tribe
Gurkha