The Khukuri (खुकुरी) is a traditional cutting tool and a Weapon of Nepalese people.The weapons is used by all the Nepali Armies in Nepal,India and serving in different armies around the world.The Khukuri is originated from Nepal and presented as the icon of Nepal.It has its significant importance in the battlefields around the world used by he Gorkha regiments in Indian Army ,Nepal Army and other armies. Khukuri symbolizes the bravery of the Gorkha regiments all over the world and occupies a special position in the history of war like
battle of 'Nalapani '1814 where the Khukuri was used by the Bir Balbhadra a Gorkha commandant as a major weapon.
Who are the Masters of making Khukuri:
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Biswakarmas are the masters of Khukuri ,Biswakarmas (Blacksmiths) is a community from Nepali and Darjeeling,India whose profession were to manufacture different cutting tools and are the mastermind behind the art of Khukuri and are the experts in giving beautiful shape to iron.They are the actual Khukuri makers the 'Khukris' that has created a history in the battlefields.Still Khukuri are used by the Armies and has same importance and fame.The world still know the significance of Khukuri.
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