Nepal Knife Shop: $300 Kukri 🇳🇵

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  • Опубліковано 8 гру 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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  • @davidddddddddd
    @davidddddddddd 3 роки тому +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.

  • @davidcoleman757
    @davidcoleman757 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +10

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

    • @dahalprakash600
      @dahalprakash600 2 роки тому +2

      That's great 😎😎

    • @baine1985
      @baine1985 2 роки тому

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 And raise you one short angry Filipino armed with an outdated rifle and a Bowie Knife.

    • @ahmadshukri4195
      @ahmadshukri4195 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @Zooumberg
      @Zooumberg 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @PaulJagger
    @PaulJagger 2 роки тому +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.

  • @HackerBox
    @HackerBox 3 роки тому +115

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

  • @michaelblackwoodsr7139
    @michaelblackwoodsr7139 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +21

      Hope you're feeling better
      God blessed you 🙏

    • @pranav7240
      @pranav7240 4 роки тому +16

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

    • @marcs990
      @marcs990 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +5

      A lots of love to you sir
      From India

    • @doniawonjohnson4047
      @doniawonjohnson4047 4 роки тому +2

      Blessings 🙏💪

  • @Mat2001uk
    @Mat2001uk 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @Mat2001uk
      @Mat2001uk 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @manishbhattarai8415
      @manishbhattarai8415 4 роки тому +24

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

    • @theadministrator2641
      @theadministrator2641 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @joejones9520
      @joejones9520 3 роки тому +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.

  • @kri4real70
    @kri4real70 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

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

    • @XisoRai
      @XisoRai 2 роки тому

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

  • @mikeshoults4155
    @mikeshoults4155 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

      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 3 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @heidi4132
    @heidi4132 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

      Very true. The crafty British

    • @vedicpride
      @vedicpride 2 роки тому

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

    • @channi58
      @channi58 2 роки тому

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

  • @johnfothergill1581
    @johnfothergill1581 4 роки тому +24

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

  • @tomas.8711
    @tomas.8711 Рік тому +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 UA-cam videos and purchases promoting their hard work and entrepreneurial spirit. Du er en god mann, bror!

  • @jimitnewsman9771
    @jimitnewsman9771 4 роки тому +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☺

  • @matrich1983
    @matrich1983 4 роки тому +709

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

    • @alokdhaundiyal9680
      @alokdhaundiyal9680 4 роки тому +5

      Bring them to India for 1 on 1.

    • @oilmoney828
      @oilmoney828 4 роки тому +24

      @@alokdhaundiyal9680 Indians have gurkha regiment too

    • @proudgorkha3416
      @proudgorkha3416 4 роки тому +13

      @@alokdhaundiyal9680ok come on

    • @faded743
      @faded743 4 роки тому +9

      Alok Dhaundiyal yeah comon bro .. what’s wrong with you

    • @tophealth429
      @tophealth429 4 роки тому

      @Yué Lî what?

  • @budzpascual7962
    @budzpascual7962 3 роки тому +24

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

  • @fatehsingh665
    @fatehsingh665 3 роки тому +52

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

    • @shivansh-kw7tt
      @shivansh-kw7tt 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @marcs990
    @marcs990 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +10

      Fascinating Mark.

    • @bsalrai5067
      @bsalrai5067 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +10

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

    • @woody816
      @woody816 4 роки тому +11

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

    • @dougohboy5190
      @dougohboy5190 4 роки тому +2

      do you have one of there knives,,,

  • @rockinroxxi3710
    @rockinroxxi3710 4 роки тому +103

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

    • @marcs990
      @marcs990 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +2

      Shristyy Bhattarai thank you, I will keep that in mind

  • @samirrai7934
    @samirrai7934 3 роки тому +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

  • @rajarshibhattacharya8024
    @rajarshibhattacharya8024 10 місяців тому +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.

  • @shagg_skhati8663
    @shagg_skhati8663 4 роки тому +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

  • @spawn11
    @spawn11 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +50

      Gurkhas are mostly Buddhist bro.

    • @spawn11
      @spawn11 4 роки тому +163

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

    • @MercuryGodz
      @MercuryGodz 4 роки тому +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 UA-cam 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 4 роки тому +66

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

    • @MercuryGodz
      @MercuryGodz 4 роки тому +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.

  • @dalawman4977
    @dalawman4977 8 місяців тому +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.

  • @dhruvapowdel733
    @dhruvapowdel733 3 роки тому +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 ....

  • @jlw6394
    @jlw6394 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @Christian-iq2yr
    @Christian-iq2yr Рік тому +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 Місяць тому +1

      do they have a website?

  • @ayeshmanthahettiarachchi8989
    @ayeshmanthahettiarachchi8989 4 роки тому +72

    Harold investigates ☝🏻

  • @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale
    @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale 4 роки тому +30

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

    • @jatinchauhan1880
      @jatinchauhan1880 4 роки тому +3

      @@Ruturaj22 so rude...

    • @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale
      @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @gorkhaliboy3945
      @gorkhaliboy3945 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale
      @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale 4 роки тому +7

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

    • @gorkhaliboy3945
      @gorkhaliboy3945 4 роки тому +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 👿

  • @user-ev8qu8vf2u
    @user-ev8qu8vf2u 4 роки тому +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!!

  • @ZincWingman
    @ZincWingman 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @rajanharamme
    @rajanharamme 4 роки тому +21

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

  • @iamliyaksha6622
    @iamliyaksha6622 4 роки тому +80

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

    • @meawwqq6802
      @meawwqq6802 4 роки тому +4

      Iam Liyaksha Yessir

    • @bravomike4734
      @bravomike4734 4 роки тому +2

      My grandmother has two.

    • @sumarai4363
      @sumarai4363 4 роки тому

      That's true..

    • @Kidkromechan
      @Kidkromechan 4 роки тому +4

      I always keep it under my pillow, mom used to say it chases away evil spirits.

    • @antim_vlogs5420
      @antim_vlogs5420 4 роки тому

      @@Kidkromechan same bro

  • @vapor101
    @vapor101 3 роки тому +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.

  • @apg91
    @apg91 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @mbenjamin292
    @mbenjamin292 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +43

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

    • @bronco1199
      @bronco1199 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +26

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

    • @SnaykEyes77
      @SnaykEyes77 4 роки тому +19

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

  • @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale
    @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale
      @RajaBhaiyaBrazilWale 4 роки тому

      @@sagarmagar255 True!

    • @that_412_guy
      @that_412_guy 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @namgyalchonzom8830
      @namgyalchonzom8830 4 роки тому +1

      Hahaha who is not afraid of death!

    • @kshitiz978
      @kshitiz978 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied
    @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied Рік тому +2

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

  • @cyletra6975
    @cyletra6975 3 роки тому +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.

  • @Reporterfy
    @Reporterfy 4 роки тому +15

    Nepal needs more promotion its a gem

  • @gurkhaladgurkhalad1730
    @gurkhaladgurkhalad1730 4 роки тому +56

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

    • @christopherwhippy3181
      @christopherwhippy3181 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @vincef7487
    @vincef7487 2 роки тому +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.🤓

  • @johnfothergill1581
    @johnfothergill1581 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @dawasmeets5063
    @dawasmeets5063 4 роки тому +142

    The yellow hoodie guy didnt move the whole time😂

  • @kamalthapa7377
    @kamalthapa7377 4 роки тому +366

    you left your jacket in the shop, dude

  • @pharao010
    @pharao010 3 роки тому +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.

  • @PlankGFX
    @PlankGFX 3 роки тому +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!

  • @free_thinkerr
    @free_thinkerr 4 роки тому +2522

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

    • @prateekkhanna9941
      @prateekkhanna9941 4 роки тому +173

      Kashif Khan or in depression

    • @shashirana9601
      @shashirana9601 4 роки тому +15

      @@prateekkhanna9941 lol that was funny

    • @shashirana9601
      @shashirana9601 4 роки тому +10

      Kashif who said this? Do you know?

    • @free_thinkerr
      @free_thinkerr 4 роки тому +114

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

    • @free_thinkerr
      @free_thinkerr 4 роки тому +16

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

  • @apsaraabhattarai9769
    @apsaraabhattarai9769 4 роки тому +16

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

  • @EDGY12345
    @EDGY12345 4 роки тому +10

    This I think is the most interesting page on UA-cam ! 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 ..!

  • @Abhishek-ln2hm
    @Abhishek-ln2hm 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @MrSenseiYT
    @MrSenseiYT 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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...

  • @celticwarrior3354
    @celticwarrior3354 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @si250
      @si250 4 роки тому +4

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

    • @Siddartha.Gautam
      @Siddartha.Gautam 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому

      @@Siddartha.Gautam so sorry to hear that 👊

    • @celticwarrior3354
      @celticwarrior3354 4 роки тому

      @@boopeep9670 yes lots 👊

  • @pavlepetrovic6846
    @pavlepetrovic6846 Рік тому +1

    This is great, thank you so much!!!

  • @padamgurung8284
    @padamgurung8284 3 роки тому +9

    When i was kid khukuri was my pillow 😊❤

  • @jeffpuglisi8204
    @jeffpuglisi8204 4 роки тому +30

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

  • @steveg5302
    @steveg5302 4 роки тому +235

    We love the Ghurkas from the uk 🇬🇧

    • @subzero4787
      @subzero4787 3 роки тому +15

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

    • @ristarijal722
      @ristarijal722 3 роки тому +4

      thank u lots of love from nepal🇳🇵❤️

    • @unclestoma4699
      @unclestoma4699 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @lynnstanton7018
      @lynnstanton7018 2 роки тому

      @@ristarijal722 are u the person that sells those knives

    • @ukashk1071
      @ukashk1071 2 роки тому

      @@lynnstanton7018 Ofc he is not😂

  • @BB-oq4kc
    @BB-oq4kc 3 роки тому +8

    Such Skill in his craft! I have been an armourer for 10 years and these Kukris put my work to shame. ♥️ Gurkhas 👍
    From Australia

    • @TSC369
      @TSC369 2 роки тому +1

      We Nepalis call it Khukuri (Khu-ku-ree) and not Kukri (Cook-ree). Thanks!

    • @engineerdipesh
      @engineerdipesh 9 місяців тому

      sai ho bro😆😆😆😆
      @@TSC369

  • @parthamohan5891
    @parthamohan5891 4 роки тому +8

    Love Nepal from Assam❤️❤️❤️

  • @dThapa966
    @dThapa966 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому

      In some military’s you can carry them.

  • @coolhead6071
    @coolhead6071 4 роки тому +187

    Herald forgot his progressive jacket in the shop

  • @KizzMyAbs
    @KizzMyAbs 3 роки тому

    Great video and loved that you bought something good man

  • @StromkirkCurse
    @StromkirkCurse 3 роки тому

    what a cool shop, glad that you bought one!

  • @subasgurung1971
    @subasgurung1971 4 роки тому +839

    Is there any nepali..
    If yes hit like❤

  • @andrewvan3159
    @andrewvan3159 4 роки тому +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!!

  • @justinjohnson1665
    @justinjohnson1665 2 роки тому

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

  • @Cherokeeseeker
    @Cherokeeseeker 10 місяців тому

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

  • @ihateyou4375
    @ihateyou4375 4 роки тому +30

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

  • @guliyo69
    @guliyo69 4 роки тому +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..

  • @adityatamang5525
    @adityatamang5525 3 роки тому +1

    Pause in 21:09 and see through the glass on the left side where he kept his jacket u can clearly see a black cloth resting above the green carry bag and ya to those who think that he would have kept it inside the carry bag pause the video in 20:07 and u can see the reflection of the objects present inside the green bag because of the light so u can clearly see no jacket or cloths stuff which clearly means he left his jacket.👍 Thank me later guys 😆😆

  • @ristarijal722
    @ristarijal722 3 роки тому

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

  • @waffle5599
    @waffle5599 4 роки тому +33

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

  • @sebastienbolduc5654
    @sebastienbolduc5654 4 роки тому +184

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

    • @PittheadX
      @PittheadX 4 роки тому +2

      Viking weapons can't cut mustard greens

    • @GamingMOFO
      @GamingMOFO 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @rkstat1158
      @rkstat1158 4 роки тому

      Vikings are nothing compared to Gurkhali soldiers.

  • @travelingwithabram8819
    @travelingwithabram8819 4 роки тому +4

    Very beautiful blades in that shop!!!😍🥰

  • @josefreitas4751
    @josefreitas4751 4 роки тому +5

    They are very similar to the "Falcata", the sword used by the Lusitanians tribes of the Iberian peninsula, before the arrival of the Romans!

    • @nyako2049
      @nyako2049 3 роки тому

      More similar to Khopis, its been related to the knife since the history itself on how the blade came to existence is not clear.

  • @notommr
    @notommr 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +42

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

    • @sudipjordison
      @sudipjordison 4 роки тому +2

      @NoobMeister 😂😂

    • @solomonsmart1165
      @solomonsmart1165 4 роки тому +2

      @@fife8332 lol

    • @laurencelance586
      @laurencelance586 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @laurencelance586
      @laurencelance586 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @GadgetInspektor
    @GadgetInspektor 4 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +3

      A Universal Truth

    • @amankc7226
      @amankc7226 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @lemonman1
    @lemonman1 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @gerrykelly-zk6lf
    @gerrykelly-zk6lf 4 роки тому +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.

  • @DanMan69
    @DanMan69 4 роки тому +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!!

  • @gamerrrx9796
    @gamerrrx9796 4 роки тому +42

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

  • @stellarcubicbeam7760
    @stellarcubicbeam7760 Рік тому +2

    I've seen different realities with shopping places like this during sleep :D

  • @Msilly52
    @Msilly52 2 роки тому +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....

  • @rajanthapa269
    @rajanthapa269 4 роки тому +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........

  • @bananpower8285
    @bananpower8285 4 роки тому +149

    Damn dude you forgot your jacket at the store :(

    • @jr1434
      @jr1434 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +2

      It was a nice jacket too

    • @bananpower8285
      @bananpower8285 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @andrewt.4118
      @andrewt.4118 4 роки тому

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

    • @geezermann7865
      @geezermann7865 4 роки тому

      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.

  • @PeteLeong
    @PeteLeong 3 роки тому

    My dream shop! All so beautiful.

  • @AlexJohnson-wh3ih
    @AlexJohnson-wh3ih 4 роки тому

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

  • @trimester1
    @trimester1 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому

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

    • @JamieLeeMedia
      @JamieLeeMedia 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому

      Jamie lee Carter what is ur health problems?

    • @JamieLeeMedia
      @JamieLeeMedia 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому

      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

  • @spirituswarrior
    @spirituswarrior 4 роки тому +537

    HE FORGET HIS JACKET INSIDE THE SHOP!!!

  • @tomobrien6983
    @tomobrien6983 3 роки тому +2

    having been there in 2005, they saw you coming...you have been had!

  • @jarulisated
    @jarulisated 3 роки тому

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

  • @Proud_Kuffar
    @Proud_Kuffar 4 роки тому +109

    If a person says that he's not afraid of dying then either he is lying or he's a *GORKHA*

  • @funtv4920
    @funtv4920 4 роки тому +168

    A Viking Buying Gorkha Knife❤

    • @takeiteasydudebuttakeit596
      @takeiteasydudebuttakeit596 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

      Khukari

    • @Kripal_Das
      @Kripal_Das 3 роки тому

      Wow! Looks awesome.

    • @amankc7226
      @amankc7226 3 роки тому

      @SticksNStones314 u forgot to read his name

    • @takeiteasydudebuttakeit596
      @takeiteasydudebuttakeit596 3 роки тому

      @SticksNStones314 ik, im just a history student.

  • @lorialiyugaskelterlabennet8219
    @lorialiyugaskelterlabennet8219 3 роки тому

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

  • @anishtharu9006
    @anishtharu9006 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @YOURS1
    @YOURS1 4 роки тому +35

    Gurkhas have great reputation.. they were responsible for the security during Trump-Kim meeting in Singapore.

    • @NikhilKumar-vb8ym
      @NikhilKumar-vb8ym 4 роки тому +4

      Gurkhas and other Indian regiments saved Europe from hitler and Mussolini. British soldiers were peeing there pants. So called Greek wArRiOR’s surrendered long before enemies reached the gates.

    • @jo-gq5fy
      @jo-gq5fy 4 роки тому

      @@NikhilKumar-vb8ym don't you mean "their" pants? Looks like that part of history is as unheard of as grammar at your school😂

    • @plusfaza4207
      @plusfaza4207 4 роки тому

      @@NikhilKumar-vb8ym you dont know shit about ww2

    • @peterv1318
      @peterv1318 4 роки тому

      Nikhil Kumar - you actually know the real history not this made up crap that the British are Americans are telling about WWll.

  • @rajgill7576
    @rajgill7576 4 роки тому +39

    Actual guurkha kukri!!@ respect!!
    I remember a story long ago my father told me of a gurkha regiment commander asking a plane to.lower to around 500ft before they jumped out becauze they didnt know they would have parachutes. Bravest men alive!@

  • @godspirate6250
    @godspirate6250 10 місяців тому

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

  • @rishavkarna7615
    @rishavkarna7615 3 роки тому

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