Nepal Knife Shop: $300 Kukri 🇳🇵

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  • čas přidán 8. 12. 2019
  • ■ NEPAL, KATHMANDU: I spent today wandering around Kathmandu's many markets looking for unique shops to buy Nepalese souvenirs from. To be honest I didn't find many stores that piqued my interest. But one stood out, the Ghurka knife shop selling Kukris in the centre of Kathmandu.
    Kukris come in many shapes and sizes. Some are ceremonial. Others are used for hunting and in combat. This shop had it all so I felt compelled to investigate and make a purchase.

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  • @davidcoleman757
    @davidcoleman757 Před 3 lety +420

    My great uncle fought alongside Gurkhas in the 8th Army; he always said there were no better soldiers than the brave men of Nepal.

    • @1391john
      @1391john Před 2 lety +10

      I’d be in serious trouble if I was there with my check book.

    • @dahalprakash600
      @dahalprakash600 Před 2 lety +2

      That's great 😎😎

    • @baine1985
      @baine1985 Před 2 lety

      I'll see your Gurkha... And raise you one short angry Filipino armed with an outdated rifle and a Bowie Knife.

    • @ahmadshukri4195
      @ahmadshukri4195 Před 2 lety +6

      My great grandfather was a gurkha, he serve under the British in 1940

    • @Zooumberg
      @Zooumberg Před 2 lety +5

      @@ahmadshukri4195 He deserves great respect. As they all do.

  • @Mat2001uk
    @Mat2001uk Před 4 lety +246

    I love how the shop owner explained that different parts of the knife have different uses (top for skinning, next part for chopping wood, then for slicing things). Very, very cool.

    • @Osckarre
      @Osckarre Před 4 lety +3

      Yes, but I didn't get an explanation for the notches near the hilt.

    • @Mat2001uk
      @Mat2001uk Před 4 lety +3

      @@Osckarre Yeah I noted that, but also that said notches weren't on every knife.

    • @manishbhattarai8415
      @manishbhattarai8415 Před 4 lety +24

      @@Osckarre notches are for preventing enemies blood to reach your hand so that the khukuri won't slip from your hand

    • @theadministrator2641
      @theadministrator2641 Před 4 lety +1

      @@manishbhattarai8415 that's some arlarsed badarse stuff mate .

    • @joejones9520
      @joejones9520 Před 3 lety +3

      @@Osckarre the truth is no one is sure what the notch is for, same with the Spanish notch on Bowies, many stories but still no one is sure.

  • @davidddddddddd
    @davidddddddddd Před 3 lety +85

    My dad served with the Gurkhas and spoke very highly of your spirit, hard work and lack of fear.
    Thank you for all you did. We will never forget. All the best from Scotland.

  • @PaulJagger
    @PaulJagger Před 2 lety +47

    Thanks for featuring the knife shop, it was such an interesting chat you had with the shop owner. It reminded me of my past military service in the British Military and working with the Gurkhas. Their determination is second to none and are a force you want on your side. “Killing two birds with one stone”, you created engaging content and showcased an interesting local business deserving or peoples support. Cheers.

  • @michaelblackwoodsr7139
    @michaelblackwoodsr7139 Před 4 lety +651

    I have always collected knives and Swords from my travels years ago when I was in the US Army,that’s why I love following your travels , only can now because of my illness ( stage 4 lung and bone cancer) Your videos give me a way out and see the world.. Thank You Harold ❤️🙏🏻👍🏻

    • @annhernia6498
      @annhernia6498 Před 4 lety +21

      Hope you're feeling better
      God blessed you 🙏

    • @pranav7240
      @pranav7240 Před 4 lety +16

      May peace be with you sir....I seek your blessings from India.

    • @marcs990
      @marcs990 Před 4 lety +25

      Michael Blackwood Sr Sorry to hear of your illness. I wish u a speedy recovery. Im ex British Army and I served with a Gurkha unit. I’m not a Gurkha myself I was a British Para. Which is the British equivalent of one of your special forces airborne units. Their knives were deadly and used for many purposes but the main job would be to use it as a weapon. When the Gurkhas charge, if they get their kukris out then I wouldn’t want to be one the other side. They are fierce soldiers who are part of the British army who have a huge history with us. I served in a few places with them inc Bosnia and Afghan. They used their knives 🔪 for many things and were very utilitarian. They were very useful in jungle training in Belize. We were issued long knives called gallocks. They were similar n we never went anywhere with our belt kit inc our knife n weapon. U can very easily get lost in Belize just by walking a few meters and if u don’t know what you are doing then u can easily get into trouble. Knives were your lifeline. You did everything from making your A frame bed from them to cooking and cutting through think vegetation. Once I had to dispatch a VERY large python constrictor and luckily I had my knife in my hand as a gun wouldn’t of done the job quick enough. We tried snake stew that evening but I have to say it didn’t taste nice but I forced it down.

    • @shailesh108
      @shailesh108 Před 4 lety +5

      A lots of love to you sir
      From India

    • @doniawonjohnson4047
      @doniawonjohnson4047 Před 4 lety +2

      Blessings 🙏💪

  • @jimitnewsman9771
    @jimitnewsman9771 Před 4 lety +90

    Nostalgia is an amazing thing. My late grandfather gifted me this beautifully crafted weapon when I was a boy. It was used in his second world war service in Myanmar. It was a totally sentimental albeit sorrowful feeling upon seeing it again. The original knife disappeared many years ago but his legacy lives on in memory. Thank you Mr B☺

  • @HackerBox
    @HackerBox Před 3 lety +115

    I always get inspire from Gurkha Regiment. 😍😍. love from 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @kri4real70
    @kri4real70 Před 3 lety +37

    3:05 my grandfather had the same Khukri he was a nepali Gurkha...now we live in india...still proud of both cultures❤️

    • @Vortex2056
      @Vortex2056 Před 2 lety

      If your ancestors from Nepal try too write gorkha wtf is Gurkha and learn too pronounce properly

    • @XisoRai
      @XisoRai Před 2 lety

      @@Vortex2056 it is k kid no doubt Gurkha is a real Nepali and Gorkha is copycat of Nepali🙄

  • @heidi4132
    @heidi4132 Před 4 lety +53

    The knife shop is incredible! My son, who’s your age, collects knives and I am definitely going to buy one for him. Amazingly low prices for such beautiful pieces of art and craftsmanship... I’m so happy you filmed the shop and they ship to the USA! What a find ... thank you Harald! 😊🇺🇸

  • @NatrajChaturvedi
    @NatrajChaturvedi Před 4 lety +197

    The British were so impressed with the Martial prowess of the Gorkhas that they still keep a Gurkha regiment in their Army I think and actually come down to Nepal to hire Gurkha recruits. We in India have always had great respect for them as a warrior class. Amazing people too!

    • @akshaymishra3674
      @akshaymishra3674 Před 3 lety +6

      British used the martial race concept for devide and rule . Kingdoms which supported them during 1857 were given the title. Gorkhas from Nepal , Sikhs from Punjab and Rajputs. not undermining anyone just putting up a historical fact . every culture is beautiful in their own way.

    • @NatrajChaturvedi
      @NatrajChaturvedi Před 3 lety +1

      @@akshaymishra3674 Yes I delved more into history and I have realized this aspect of it myself since the time I wrote the above comment. Still, Gorkha's are definitely proven warriors. Even the Indian army values them so highly.

    • @HarvysHotDeals
      @HarvysHotDeals Před 2 lety

      Very true. The crafty British

    • @vedicpride
      @vedicpride Před 2 lety

      @@akshaymishra3674 yes that is true brits military itself is junk that is why they need our Gurkhas!

    • @channi58
      @channi58 Před 2 lety

      @@akshaymishra3674 so you think gujus can fight and beat gurkhas sikhs rajputs. There is a martial race concept for a good reason.

  • @mikeshoults4155
    @mikeshoults4155 Před 3 lety +68

    Now that I'm living overseas, I appreciate the time and effort it takes to learn a second language. I'm sure English is not this man's first language, yet his is very very fluent. It's quiet an asset that takes a lot of time to develop.

    • @epaphrasnamchyo3296
      @epaphrasnamchyo3296 Před 3 lety

      Most good schools use English as a primary language for teaching so most people have a basic understanding of the language, especially in n cities.

    • @amankc7226
      @amankc7226 Před 3 lety

      @@epaphrasnamchyo3296 even in nepal my generation are pretty much fluent but this guy is from my dad's generation and there were very limited schools that used to teach proper English.

  • @dalawman4977
    @dalawman4977 Před 8 měsíci +2

    What made the Gurka such a fierce warrior is that they were honest and true to themselves and to each other. The would give 100% of everything they had in everyday life and in battle. That is what made them a true warrior and that honesty is what our modern society is lacking.

  • @matrich1983
    @matrich1983 Před 4 lety +709

    We ❤ the gurkas here in england, they are one of the most bad ass regiments in the british army! Big respect!!

  • @marcs990
    @marcs990 Před 4 lety +416

    HAROLD. This was very interesting to me, I’m ex British Army. The Gurka’s have been a proud part of the British army for many many years. You should learn about the history of what they have to do to join the British army, which shows true devotion n courage. Only a few are selected each year to serve & it’s a point of great pride for them to join. We once fought them in the old days of the British empire but where so impressed with their bravery n vce versa that we offered them a chance to be part of the army. I have one memorable moment when on an operation with them I noticed that they were so short that from behind u could only see a small pair of legs moving underneath there Bergen’s, they still carried the same amount of kit as us n we all knew that if trouble came calling then the Gurkas are FIERCE warriors n we could rely on each other as brothers. I’m a white Englishman btw. Thanks for all you’re great vids my friend n the great stuff u do n am jealous u have this time. Enjoy whilst you can as you will have a full bank of great memories. Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

    • @kirstygreen8533
      @kirstygreen8533 Před 4 lety +10

      Fascinating Mark.

    • @bsalrai5067
      @bsalrai5067 Před 4 lety +15

      You are right i have been trying to join British army from 3years but unfortunately i was failed to join British gurkhas army in last interview level 😢

    • @Idevendrasen
      @Idevendrasen Před 4 lety +10

      Yep, only 100-200 are recruited each year out of around 10,000 applicants! My Dad is ex Gurkha.

    • @woody816
      @woody816 Před 4 lety +11

      The gurkhas are indeed awesome warriors. I'm a scotsman and my ancestors fought with them.

    • @dougohboy5190
      @dougohboy5190 Před 4 lety +2

      do you have one of there knives,,,

  • @budzpascual7962
    @budzpascual7962 Před 3 lety +24

    The Craftsmanship, History, People Of Nepal all packed in these blades!.

  • @tomas.8711
    @tomas.8711 Před rokem +9

    You are a good man, Harald, trying to bring more business to small local shops selling items Westerners might want to buy. White men like you help people in Third World countries with your CZcams videos and purchases promoting their hard work and entrepreneurial spirit. Du er en god mann, bror!

  • @jlw6394
    @jlw6394 Před 4 lety +12

    My grandfather served along side the gurkhas in ww2. He said they were the bravest of the brave and called them his brothers. I would love to go to pay my respect to the regiment one day. Love this Chanel

  • @user-ev8qu8vf2u
    @user-ev8qu8vf2u Před 4 lety +86

    “If a man says I’m not afraid of dying, either he is lying or he must be a Gurkha”.
    Thank you Harald Sir for your amazing Nepali Gurkha Khukri Vlog 👍🏼

  • @davidwhiren817
    @davidwhiren817 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for the video , I love the back story on this style of folk art cutlery !!!

  • @johnfothergill1581
    @johnfothergill1581 Před 4 lety +24

    So much respect for the Gurka,s here in the UK,such an elite force of fighting men

  • @spawn11
    @spawn11 Před 4 lety +807

    We Japanese have Katanas and our *Hindu brothers* have Kukris. I love Hindu people and their culture. Brave people like us Samurais. I don't understand but love their war cry *Jai Mahakaali, Ayoo Gorkhali!*

    • @MercuryGodz
      @MercuryGodz Před 4 lety +50

      Gurkhas are mostly Buddhist bro.

    • @spawn11
      @spawn11 Před 4 lety +163

      @@MercuryGodz You're uneducated my friend. Gurkha war cry "Jaya Mahakali, Ayo Gorkhali!" Mahakali is Hindu warrior goddess

    • @MercuryGodz
      @MercuryGodz Před 4 lety +34

      @@spawn11 And yeah Gurkhalis are mostly from Motwali clan like Magar, Rai, Gurung, Subba, Limbu, etc. All of them are Buddhist. You don't know shit about Gurkhas buddy. Little knowledge is dangerous and remember that Google and CZcams aren't going to teach you everything about Gurkhas. I bet you the type of nigga that's mainly a keyboard warrior. Hush mode lmfao

    • @spawn11
      @spawn11 Před 4 lety +66

      @@MercuryGodz They should have budhaa in their war cry then Why Hindu Goddess Mahakaali lol Rai, Gurung, Thapa are Hindus

    • @MercuryGodz
      @MercuryGodz Před 4 lety +24

      @@spawn11 Haha I'm wasting my time talking to this delusional douchebag😅🤣😂 Go do some research. Gurung n thapa are Buddhist. Rai r kirati n Buddhist.

  • @rockinroxxi3710
    @rockinroxxi3710 Před 4 lety +103

    You just stepped into a Paradise shop omg I'm so jealous.

    • @marcs990
      @marcs990 Před 4 lety +12

      Rockin Roxxi Yes you are right. Im ex British Army and I served with a Gurkha unit. I’m not a Gurkha myself I was a British Para. Which is the British equivalent of one of your special forces airborne units. Their knives were deadly and used for many purposes but the main job would be to use it as a weapon. When the Gurkhas charge, if they get their kukris out then I wouldn’t want to be one the other side. They are fierce soldiers who are part of the British army who have a huge history with us. I served in a few places with them inc Bosnia and Afghan. They used their knives 🔪 for many things and were very utilitarian. They were very useful in jungle training in Belize. We were issued long knives called gallocks. They were similar n we never went anywhere with our belt kit inc our knife n weapon. U can very easily get lost in Belize just by walking a few meters and if u don’t know what you are doing then u can easily get into trouble. Knives were your lifeline. You did everything from making your A frame bed from them to cooking and cutting through think vegetation. Once I had to dispatch a VERY large python constrictor and luckily I had my knife in my hand as a gun wouldn’t of done the job quick enough. We tried snake stew that evening but I have to say it didn’t taste nice but I forced it down.

    • @rockinroxxi3710
      @rockinroxxi3710 Před 4 lety +3

      Mark Sketch respect ✊
      I have a Special Forces knife made in Spain. Used it for many years; it saved my life from a wild boar...bacon the next morning for breakfast and pork o’clock for two more days after that. Would love to own a kukhri one day. May just have to ride to Nepal to get me one. Cheers

    • @shristibhattarai2344
      @shristibhattarai2344 Před 4 lety +2

      Make some friends from Nepal and get them in much cheaper price then mentioned here. Local people know the price and bargain alot at these but foreigners can get robbed sometimes. :)

    • @rockinroxxi3710
      @rockinroxxi3710 Před 4 lety +2

      Shristyy Bhattarai thank you, I will keep that in mind

  • @fatehsingh665
    @fatehsingh665 Před 3 lety +52

    A lot of love and respect for Gorkhas❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ from the Sikh community

    • @shivansh-kw7tt
      @shivansh-kw7tt Před 2 lety +2

      Love from Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵 my sikh brother waheguru ji da khalsa waheguru ji di fateh 🚩🚩 Jai shree ram 🙏🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

  • @dhruvapowdel733
    @dhruvapowdel733 Před 3 lety +6

    "Gurkha" the word itself can give u goosebumps on being a patriot..These people are the only one who didn't bend their knees ....

  • @free_thinkerr
    @free_thinkerr Před 4 lety +2522

    If a man says he is not afraid of death, either he is lying or he is a gorkha.

    • @prateekkhanna9941
      @prateekkhanna9941 Před 4 lety +173

      Kashif Khan or in depression

    • @shashirana9601
      @shashirana9601 Před 4 lety +15

      @@prateekkhanna9941 lol that was funny

    • @shashirana9601
      @shashirana9601 Před 4 lety +10

      Kashif who said this? Do you know?

    • @free_thinkerr
      @free_thinkerr Před 4 lety +114

      @@shashirana9601 field marshal sam manekshaw, cheif of indian armg in 1971.

    • @free_thinkerr
      @free_thinkerr Před 4 lety +16

      @@shashirana9601 field marshal sam manekshaw, cheif of indian armg in 1971.

  • @mbenjamin292
    @mbenjamin292 Před 4 lety +338

    I am going to order one of these wonderfull knives from this guy he really seems honest.100 thumbs up new sub.

    • @zhimosumi7099
      @zhimosumi7099 Před 4 lety +21

      D shopkeeper got him.
      300$???
      Really???
      Its not that expensive. Don't get fooled. Even 100$ is a good money when turned into Nepalese currency. Damn!

    • @operator0
      @operator0 Před 4 lety +43

      ​@@zhimosumi7099 These knives would cost five times the price in most American cities.

    • @bronco1199
      @bronco1199 Před 4 lety +6

      You can order a good quality khukri house khukri kn amazon for approx 100$ they are good quality and more made for work

    • @jaicedavis6618
      @jaicedavis6618 Před 4 lety +26

      @@bronco1199 which wud mostly be made in china.... nd not in nepal... and not hand made....

    • @SnaykEyes77
      @SnaykEyes77 Před 4 lety +19

      @@zhimosumi7099 - For a hand made knife that is engraved by hand, his prices were more than fair.

  • @rajarshibhattacharya8024
    @rajarshibhattacharya8024 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Products from the Gurkhas Khukuri House, at Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu are awesome in all aspect. I have owned their master - pieces. They are excellent in quality , finishing , steel quality etc.
    Owner is very serious and cordial in dealing with the customers. I think they are the best.

  • @Christian-iq2yr
    @Christian-iq2yr Před rokem +4

    Best Kukri Shop in Katmandu. After seeing this video i went there myself. The guy in the shop is supernice and sent my Kukris to Germany. They arrived earlier than i did :)

    • @lnz971
      @lnz971 Před měsícem +1

      do they have a website?

  • @Reporterfy
    @Reporterfy Před 4 lety +15

    Nepal needs more promotion its a gem

  • @kamalthapa7377
    @kamalthapa7377 Před 4 lety +366

    you left your jacket in the shop, dude

  • @apg91
    @apg91 Před 4 lety +1

    great! I was searching for something authentic. thank you for this video!

  • @user-ev8qu8vf2u
    @user-ev8qu8vf2u Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you Mr. Harald Bahadur for making this amazing videos of Gurkha Khukuri! My Grandpa, Dad & Uncle were in Gurkha Amry so Khukuri is the main weapons for Gurkhas. Do come to visit Nepal again. Please stay safe & blessed.
    🇳🇵Jay Nepal! Jay Gurkha!!

  • @rajanharamme
    @rajanharamme Před 4 lety +21

    Khukuri is not only a knife for Nepalese, it’s a pride weapon which is part of our history , close to our heart.

  • @shagg_skhati8663
    @shagg_skhati8663 Před 4 lety +107

    the most intresting part was to watch the yellow hoddie guy who didn't even flutter a single word in 21mins.😅 man of a word

  • @samirrai7934
    @samirrai7934 Před 3 lety +12

    He did not explain the moon shaped crest near the handle of the khukri.
    Let me explain: It is there to stop the blood of enemy from reaching the hand while in combat, because we Gurkhas chop enemies non stop and before the crest was implemented the blood used to flow through the blade and reach the hands of the warrior and finally when the war was over, the warriors could not free there hand from the Khukuri as the blood would have drenched the hand and would have hardened glued there hands with the Khukuri. The skin of the hand would come along the Khukuri or the had to dip their hand in the water which was not available at many places. So after the complaint of the soldier the black smith made the moon like cut in the khukuri which helps the blood from reaching the hands of the warriors. If you don't believe me pleas try running something with the same consistency of blood and you shall see.
    And Yes I'm A GORKHA

  • @vapor101
    @vapor101 Před 3 lety +3

    Dude. I’ve literally been. Watching you for ever now it seems. You’ve got an amazing heart. And you inspire me brother. Please keep being you. In a word full of nasty people.we need people like you. Great video btw. The Gurkhas are stunning! You,also got a great deal.

  • @apsaraabhattarai9769
    @apsaraabhattarai9769 Před 4 lety +16

    I feel lucky and proud of myself because all these Nepali knives( khukuri) are made in my birthplace Bhojpur, eastern Nepal.🇳🇵

  • @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale
    @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale Před 4 lety +30

    Just LOVE Kukri and Nepal! Nepal 🇳🇵 🇮🇳 We have a Gorkha Regiment in India army too!

    • @jatinchauhan1880
      @jatinchauhan1880 Před 4 lety +3

      @@Ruturaj22 so rude...

    • @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale
      @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale Před 4 lety +3

      @Mo He Thanks bro! We love Israel 🇮🇱 too! 😉 Love from India and Brazil!

    • @gorkhaliboy3945
      @gorkhaliboy3945 Před 4 lety +1

      But nowadays
      Between india and nepal relationship is already over coz of Indian new map

    • @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale
      @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale Před 4 lety +7

      @@gorkhaliboy3945 Ignore those diplomatic stuffs bro! We Indians always love Nepal 🇳🇵 🇮🇳 😊🙏

    • @gorkhaliboy3945
      @gorkhaliboy3945 Před 4 lety +7

      @@RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale we love Indian people's too❤, but you know we really hate Indian politician and nepali politicians too
      They do nothing
      Always drama 👿

  • @johnfothergill1581
    @johnfothergill1581 Před 4 lety +1

    What an interesting channel Harald,really enjoyed and subscribed,thank you

  • @pharao010
    @pharao010 Před 3 lety +1

    If you ever buy one and plan to use it daily, make sure it weights about 1 pound, try using a 3 pound knife hundreds of time a day. a lichter one chops as fine but is way easier to use.

  • @ayeshmanthahettiarachchi8989

    Harold investigates ☝🏻

  • @sebastienbolduc5654
    @sebastienbolduc5654 Před 4 lety +184

    Viking invades a knife store, "I'm not a warrior, just yet."

    • @PittheadX
      @PittheadX Před 4 lety +2

      Viking weapons can't cut mustard greens

    • @GamingMOFO
      @GamingMOFO Před 4 lety +1

      With this knife, Ima go hunt for BIGFOOT or YETI 👌👌

    • @rkstat1158
      @rkstat1158 Před 4 lety

      Vikings are nothing compared to Gurkhali soldiers.

  • @cyletra6975
    @cyletra6975 Před 3 lety +3

    Those prices amaze me. I had the pleasure of getting onto a British Ghurka post in Kathmandu and purchased a standard issue, genuine article, hand made khukuri knife for the same price a Gorkha soldier would pay. The shops inflate the prices 100 fold. Way way more expensive than it ever should be.

  • @ZincWingman
    @ZincWingman Před 4 lety +3

    Respect & Love From India For Gorkha's They Are Truly Very Brave n Well Respected Community

  • @steveg5302
    @steveg5302 Před 4 lety +235

    We love the Ghurkas from the uk 🇬🇧

    • @subzero4787
      @subzero4787 Před 3 lety +15

      It's actually Gorkhali but British misspelled it as Gurkhas...

    • @ristarijal722
      @ristarijal722 Před 3 lety +4

      thank u lots of love from nepal🇳🇵❤️

    • @unclestoma4699
      @unclestoma4699 Před 2 lety +3

      same from america florida man fears only one...ghurka

    • @lynnstanton7018
      @lynnstanton7018 Před 2 lety

      @@ristarijal722 are u the person that sells those knives

    • @ukashk1071
      @ukashk1071 Před 2 lety

      @@lynnstanton7018 Ofc he is not😂

  • @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale
    @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale Před 4 lety +64

    There's a famous saying in India! If a person says he's not afraid of death he's either lying or he's Gorkha! 😉 👌🇳🇵🙏👊

    • @sagarmagar255
      @sagarmagar255 Před 4 lety +1

      "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha."

    • @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale
      @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale Před 4 lety

      @@sagarmagar255 True!

    • @that_412_guy
      @that_412_guy Před 4 lety +3

      Im not afraid of death more afraid of being in pain dying

    • @namgyalchonzom8830
      @namgyalchonzom8830 Před 4 lety +1

      Hahaha who is not afraid of death!

    • @kshitiz978
      @kshitiz978 Před 4 lety +1

      Mr raja bhaiya Brazil wakle its famously said in the world not in india only

  • @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied
    @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied Před rokem +2

    What a cool store. I don’t know many other women, interested in things like this, but I love this stuff.

  • @pavlepetrovic6846
    @pavlepetrovic6846 Před rokem +1

    This is great, thank you so much!!!

  • @gurkhaladgurkhalad1730
    @gurkhaladgurkhalad1730 Před 4 lety +56

    This man is honest
    I am from Nepal and got ripped off buying one from patan.

    • @christopherwhippy3181
      @christopherwhippy3181 Před 3 lety +1

      I bought my WWII khukri from this shop and yes you're right the prices are the same.

  • @celticwarrior3354
    @celticwarrior3354 Před 4 lety +65

    I have one that is really old it was given to my grandfather by a ghurka he served with 👌the ghurka,s are a very respected regiment in the British army 🇬🇧

    • @boopeep9670
      @boopeep9670 Před 4 lety +2

      Celtic Warrior33
      How fortunate for you. Hope he passed on stories as well.

    • @si250
      @si250 Před 4 lety +4

      Celtic Warrior33 My granddad gave me one as well from a Ghurka. Unfortunately my Mom got rid of it 😭

    • @Siddartha.Gautam
      @Siddartha.Gautam Před 4 lety +5

      Neo Nepal is being fuked up Indians ( gov) and British are not bothered by it!!!! 70% of our land is gone even though legally it’s still ours!!!!!

    • @celticwarrior3354
      @celticwarrior3354 Před 4 lety

      @@Siddartha.Gautam so sorry to hear that 👊

    • @celticwarrior3354
      @celticwarrior3354 Před 4 lety

      @@boopeep9670 yes lots 👊

  • @StromkirkCurse
    @StromkirkCurse Před 3 lety

    what a cool shop, glad that you bought one!

  • @EDGY12345
    @EDGY12345 Před 4 lety +10

    This I think is the most interesting page on CZcams ! I love the comments and stories about the knives and the Gurka Army! I now own four of the knives, them all different sizes.. ! One for every Occasion and EDC ..!

  • @iamliyaksha6622
    @iamliyaksha6622 Před 4 lety +80

    And every Nepalese house has one of these khukuri, it doesn’t matter wherever you living in this world.

  • @dThapa966
    @dThapa966 Před 4 lety +17

    Khukuri is one of the main ancient Nepali weapon which was used for war, but nowadays it is mostly used as a showpiece but I think military still carry it with them. Talking about the shape, one thing I know is Kukri blades usually have a notch (karda,kauda) at the base of the blade which makes blood and sap drop off the blade rather than running onto the handle and prevent the handle from becoming slippery. Also "The notch also has religious significance as it signifies the Hindu fertility symbol (OM) and represents the sacred cow‘s hoof (as cow is worshipped in Nepal)"

    • @peterv1318
      @peterv1318 Před 4 lety

      In some military’s you can carry them.

  • @PlankGFX
    @PlankGFX Před 3 lety +4

    I have a Kukri from the Kukri house! My dad was over there for the army and brought one home for me. Love it!

  • @justinjohnson1665
    @justinjohnson1665 Před 2 lety

    Super cool shop! So many cool designs to see. Would love to visit one day

  • @subasgurung1971
    @subasgurung1971 Před 4 lety +839

    Is there any nepali..
    If yes hit like❤

  • @andrewvan3159
    @andrewvan3159 Před 4 lety +15

    I must say Harold...... That was a great choice!!! I would love to have the opportunity to shop in this store. The Gurkhas have always interested me and have great respect for them, as they were great warriors that helped the allies during the war. Hope whom ever is lucky enough to get this jewel appreciates it as I would!! Great video!!

  • @Cherokeeseeker
    @Cherokeeseeker Před 10 měsíci

    Gorgeous kukris. Each one is a work of art. Thank you for the video

  • @KizzMyAbs
    @KizzMyAbs Před 3 lety

    Great video and loved that you bought something good man

  • @jeffpuglisi8204
    @jeffpuglisi8204 Před 4 lety +30

    I would lose my mind in that shop. Beautiful knives.

  • @guliyo69
    @guliyo69 Před 4 lety +41

    The shapes has nth to do with the mountains..Its about precision. Since its heavy at the top, it generates more power when we swing and causes more damage..It is used in close combat..Its short and easy to swing causing heavy damage..

  • @vincef7487
    @vincef7487 Před 2 lety +17

    I’ve always thought the genius of the kukri blade shape was all about weight distribution and balance that optimizes the user’s energy.🤓

  • @jarulisated
    @jarulisated Před 3 lety

    Wow that knife is so unique and cool looking..what a lovely piece of art

  • @ihateyou4375
    @ihateyou4375 Před 4 lety +30

    This guy spends alot unlike other youtuber... Thats the best thing bout him🤣

  • @notommr
    @notommr Před 4 lety +293

    I had a 1945 Ghurka Knife my uncle brought back from the war as he trained with them.He said they were the bravest and well disciplined soldiers he ever met.They would train in the dark or with hoods on covering their eyes and would plead to be allowed " to go get some head" this would be the heads of whatever unfortunate enemy.When allowed to get some head,in the morning there would be a sack of heads from the enemy at the tent of whoever was in charge.Yup not to be messed with and the best of knives proven..

    • @fife8332
      @fife8332 Před 4 lety +42

      I am glad you clarified what kind of head they wantedm, although they probably wanted both. Interesting story

    • @sudipjordison
      @sudipjordison Před 4 lety +2

      @NoobMeister 😂😂

    • @solomonsmart1165
      @solomonsmart1165 Před 4 lety +2

      @@fife8332 lol

    • @laurencelance586
      @laurencelance586 Před 4 lety +2

      @NoobMeister If you looked into the eyes of a Ghurka there would be absolutely no doubt of the intent.

    • @laurencelance586
      @laurencelance586 Před 4 lety +5

      @NoobMeister At the end of the day, each of us is only human.We have good days and bad.

  • @ristarijal722
    @ristarijal722 Před 3 lety

    Lots of love from nepal🇳🇵❤️ we are gorkhalis and always good and sweet for them who supports❤️

  • @godspirate6250
    @godspirate6250 Před 10 měsíci

    One of my first knives. Thank you for the video, I as always curious.

  • @dawasmeets5063
    @dawasmeets5063 Před 4 lety +142

    The yellow hoodie guy didnt move the whole time😂

  • @DanMan69
    @DanMan69 Před 4 lety +17

    What an insane versatile blade! Sure wish I could have one. Be safe Harold!! Whoever gets that blade from you is a lucky person!!

  • @Abhishek-ln2hm
    @Abhishek-ln2hm Před 3 lety +6

    Only if i was earning 😞 those are some insanely gorgeous knives...thanks for the video Harold 👍🏻

  • @Msilly52
    @Msilly52 Před 2 lety +1

    The knifes were beautiful...love to order one day from because I do live in the mountains and can use then to cut wood and grass here...I will see when I can do it...thanks for all the info...great job on explaining all of them....

  • @coolhead6071
    @coolhead6071 Před 4 lety +187

    Herald forgot his progressive jacket in the shop

  • @rajanthapa269
    @rajanthapa269 Před 4 lety +12

    Love you bro....i am from nepal but now i am out of my country..i watched your every video of visiting nepal....huge respect for u bro........

  • @lorialiyugaskelterlabennet8219

    Thats a beautiful knife! When I go to Nepal i will be visiting this mans shop

  • @AlexJohnson-wh3ih
    @AlexJohnson-wh3ih Před 4 lety

    And this is I liked about you, u respect others culture and tradition. May god bless you.

  • @spirituswarrior
    @spirituswarrior Před 4 lety +537

    HE FORGET HIS JACKET INSIDE THE SHOP!!!

  • @funtv4920
    @funtv4920 Před 4 lety +168

    A Viking Buying Gorkha Knife❤

    • @takeiteasydudebuttakeit596
      @takeiteasydudebuttakeit596 Před 3 lety +3

      Calling a Norwegian a viking is like calling an Englishman a blacksmith or a miller.
      Being a Viking was the full time job of some Scandinavians. As in “ -What’s that guy doing nowadays?” “ -Oh he’s a viking. “

    • @SU_AN10
      @SU_AN10 Před 3 lety

      Khukari

    • @Kripal_Das
      @Kripal_Das Před 3 lety

      Wow! Looks awesome.

    • @amankc7226
      @amankc7226 Před 3 lety

      @SticksNStones314 u forgot to read his name

    • @takeiteasydudebuttakeit596
      @takeiteasydudebuttakeit596 Před 3 lety

      @SticksNStones314 ik, im just a history student.

  • @rishavkarna7615
    @rishavkarna7615 Před 3 lety

    Since I started watching your videos of Nepal I've been your big fan sir...
    Do visit Nepal again

  • @travelingwithabram8819
    @travelingwithabram8819 Před 4 lety +4

    Very beautiful blades in that shop!!!😍🥰

  • @waffle5599
    @waffle5599 Před 4 lety +33

    11:50 dammit Harald, you put the sheath back the wrong way

  • @mantrastore3503
    @mantrastore3503 Před 4 lety +7

    Harald Baldr, I really like the way how you’re exploring and informing people Know about Nepal. All the best for your visit. Good luck mate..

  • @8lxckcxt
    @8lxckcxt Před 3 lety

    great content, i like it so much!

  • @allanpecora3237
    @allanpecora3237 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for wonderful video I really enjoyed it also very educational I always want one of them kukri knifes specially their history what a beautiful art thanks again god bless and be safe my friend

  • @GadgetInspektor
    @GadgetInspektor Před 4 lety +44

    In every exotic shop or food store sits a quiet person who appears to not being involved into anything what happens there.

    • @mbm2355
      @mbm2355 Před 3 lety +3

      A Universal Truth

    • @amankc7226
      @amankc7226 Před 3 lety +2

      He wants to buy but Harold isn't letting the shop keeper go. 🤣

  • @alexbungcayao826
    @alexbungcayao826 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you, Harald. When my dad work in Brunei in the 70s to late 80s. And during the time Brunei was still under the Bristish and there were gurkha soldiers assign there, they’re friendly and kind people. They gave my dad a gurkha knife, complete with scabbard with 2 small knife on it.

  • @afvet5075
    @afvet5075 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Beautiful craftmanship.

  • @padamgurung8284
    @padamgurung8284 Před 3 lety +9

    When i was kid khukuri was my pillow 😊❤

  • @trimester1
    @trimester1 Před 4 lety +37

    Why does it feel like I am travelling with you in all your videos??!! You really have this travel vlogging thing down!

    • @springday2725
      @springday2725 Před 4 lety

      Indy Johal same here 20 minutes of his video feels like 5 minutes from here

    • @JamieLeeMedia
      @JamieLeeMedia Před 4 lety +2

      I feel the same! I'm stuck at home Alot due to health problems and I love his videos as it feels like I'm traveling with a friend!

    • @springday2725
      @springday2725 Před 4 lety

      Jamie lee Carter what is ur health problems?

    • @JamieLeeMedia
      @JamieLeeMedia Před 4 lety +1

      @@springday2725 I have multiple.... Some of the worst that effect me daily are Crohn's... Chronic cluster headaches (which are the worst pain known to medical sciences) and pyroderma gangrenosum which means my body attacks my skin and in my case my leg... Causing holes that go as deep as bone! Very painful too!

    • @springday2725
      @springday2725 Před 4 lety

      Jamie lee Carter oh man that seems bad , i hope u go the best hospital and be okay soon
      Drink the water alot please for ur body

  • @bananpower8285
    @bananpower8285 Před 4 lety +149

    Damn dude you forgot your jacket at the store :(

    • @jr1434
      @jr1434 Před 4 lety +2

      First thing i thought as HB exited...was waiting for the shop owner to start running towards HB as he filmed

    • @andrewt.4118
      @andrewt.4118 Před 4 lety +2

      It was a nice jacket too

    • @bananpower8285
      @bananpower8285 Před 4 lety +2

      @@andrewt.4118 It really was, let's hope they kept it for him to come back and get it

    • @andrewt.4118
      @andrewt.4118 Před 4 lety

      Banan Power Harold always balls out, he knows how to dress too 🚫🧢

    • @geezermann7865
      @geezermann7865 Před 4 lety

      Scott H - You may want to look for his other vids where he is swimming naked, lol. But he does dress well, mostly black. He had on a very nice hoodie shirt under the jacket he took off.

  • @parthamohan5891
    @parthamohan5891 Před 4 lety +8

    Love Nepal from Assam❤️❤️❤️

  • @auexclusive4555
    @auexclusive4555 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing shop love it❤️

  • @ML-pw2ez
    @ML-pw2ez Před 4 lety +23

    Bought my Kukri from that exact shop in 2012. I got the $35 "no frills" version identical to their military issued kukri. The shop is located in the Thamel district, Kathmandu.

    • @zynifi
      @zynifi Před 4 lety +1

      How did you get it back to your country? Didnt they stop you at the airport?

    • @spudgrub1359
      @spudgrub1359 Před 4 lety

      @boomhut, checked baggage

    • @ML-pw2ez
      @ML-pw2ez Před 4 lety +4

      Boomhut first time I bought one I flew directly back to Australia with only a transfer in Singapore. It was in my checked baggage, and I declared it at Aus customs. The handle and sheath are made from yak horn, wood, and leather, which are subject to import scrutiny. Luckily because I declared it they let it through. Second time I bought a nicer one in 2014 and had a week stop-over in Singapore. There it was seized and destroyed. My fault for not researching, so just make sure you check the relevant laws.

    • @kevindellatore
      @kevindellatore Před 4 lety

      @@zynifi usually as long as its not illegal in your country or the country where you have a stop at. You can have it in your checked baggage as long as you let them know.
      Cant have it in a carryon obviously lmao

    • @alinashrestha7324
      @alinashrestha7324 Před 2 lety

      Hey Marty, what’s the full name for this shop. Trying to find it online if they have website. Thanks!!

  • @MrSenseiYT
    @MrSenseiYT Před 4 lety +58

    Better to buy Normal Khukuri ( army training) that's the real use design .. 🇳🇵🇳🇵👍😁 And Shop man didn't describe about Khukuri and Gurkha..

    • @humdinger5701
      @humdinger5701 Před 4 lety +10

      ​@Qwerty Bastard Display pieces do have their place, it allows the artist to express more of their talents and quite a few are astonishing in beauty. Personally I really like purpose crafted items. Nothing gets me going more then a strange old tool ( or knife ) that has seen a lot of use.

    • @dennihsaur
      @dennihsaur Před 4 lety +1

      @@humdinger5701 Yea, I like knives, but I don't plan on actually using them, especially something as big as the ones in the video.

    • @moosgamingyt1190
      @moosgamingyt1190 Před 4 lety +3

      Yeah bro i am shocked opening a shop and he even doesn't know about the shape and the true meaning of khukuri .. Its better to catch a local and ask them to order the khukuri straight from the pahadi region ...
      It is way cheap and more durable...

  • @slimjim7411
    @slimjim7411 Před rokem +1

    I would say excellent prices considering the amount of work that goes into making knives. Will definitely be checking out their online shop.

  • @lemonman1
    @lemonman1 Před 2 lety +2

    Please teach us more of the Norwegian language!
    Also thanks for coming to Texas, you rock

  • @TheMave95
    @TheMave95 Před 4 lety +47

    I'm impressed by the english skills of the nepalese people.

    • @jooobang8599
      @jooobang8599 Před 4 lety +4

      Mave95 yeah mostly people does speak English in city areas. But in village areas 6 out of 10 peoples.

    • @CoronaVirus-fu3zl
      @CoronaVirus-fu3zl Před 4 lety +15

      They say even buffaloes speak english in pokhara.

    • @lostwarrior2737
      @lostwarrior2737 Před 4 lety +2

      Our education is English based so...

    • @JustBaconXd
      @JustBaconXd Před 4 lety

      Was that a sarcastic comment? Cause no one in Nepal can speak English Properly..

    • @slashd0t1
      @slashd0t1 Před 4 lety +1

      @@JustBaconXd What are you talking about? Most Nepali people have a pretty good grasp on English. Have you ever been to non English speaking countries? I'm guessing you haven't

  • @gamerrrx9796
    @gamerrrx9796 Před 4 lety +42

    Best line of the video
    " Don't mess with Nepali police"

  • @gerrykelly-zk6lf
    @gerrykelly-zk6lf Před 4 lety +4

    I bought 2 in that shop and shipped to Ireland in under 1 week. I had to pay a small import tax in Ireland but they arrived no problem.

  • @anishtharu9006
    @anishtharu9006 Před 3 lety +3

    Hello there! You actually misspelled the word khukuri .
    Love from Nepal♥️