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Kathmandu: Gurkha Knife (Khukuri) Making Workshop

By I. Experience Nepal Trek And Tour
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £55 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Craft your own Gurkha knife using traditional forging techniques
  • Learn from a master blacksmith with 40+ years of experience
  • Take home a unique, handmade blade you created yourself

Activity location

    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

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Forge a Gurkha Knife – Yours to Keep

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Khukuri crafting requires great skill and years of experience. For safety, some steps will be handled by the expert. You will actively take part in:

  1. Hammering the heated metal
  2. Initial grinding of the blade
    3 Final buffing and polishing
Price details
£55.28 x 1 Adult£55.28
Total
Price is £55.28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All the tools required to make a knife
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Knife cover
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tea/Water and snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Horn/Bone cover can be made upon extra cost.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratitude tips to the Host/Guide.

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years, Pregnant women
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

The Khukuri is more than just a knife—it’s a powerful symbol of loyalty, bravery, and the legendary Gurkha warriors of Nepal. Deeply rooted in the traditions of hill tribes, this iconic blade has served as both a tool and a cultural emblem for generations. From shaping timber to preparing food, its slightly curved, razor-sharp tempered steel blade makes it incredibly versatile. The handle, crafted from wood or buffalo horn, offers a firm grip, while the small notch near the base carries both practical purpose and spiritual meaning—representing the Hindu Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Each blade rests in a handcrafted wooden and leather scabbard.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own 6-inch Khukuri, transforming a raw piece of iron into a beautifully shaped blade. Feel the thrill of hammering heated metal, watch the blade take form, and help assemble the handle. For safety, certain steps like fine grinding will be completed by the expert—so you can focus on the experience while staying safe. By the end, you won’t just understand the craft—you’ll take home your very own handmade Khukuri as a meaningful souvenir.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal