--- product_id: 184673884 title: "EGKH - 8\" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife)" brand: "egkh" price: "VT36823" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 category: "Egkh" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/184673884-egkh-8-iraqi-gripper-and-blocker-handle-kukri-khukuri-camping store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # lightweight 700g for easy carry rosewood handle with strong grip 8-inch razor-sharp kukri blade EGKH - 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife) **Brand:** egkh **Price:** VT36823 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ—‘οΈ Own the blade that commands respect and conquers the wild. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** EGKH - 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife) by egkh - **How much does it cost?** VT36823 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/184673884-egkh-8-iraqi-gripper-and-blocker-handle-kukri-khukuri-camping) ## Best For - egkh enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted egkh brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Battle-Tested Heritage:** Used by Iraqi soldiers, this kukri blends military-grade toughness with everyday utility. - β€’ **Versatile Utility Tool:** Perfect for camping, hunting, bush clearing, and self-defense β€” your all-in-one survival companion. - β€’ **Ergonomic Rosewood Handle:** Handmade rosewood handle ensures a secure, comfortable grip for all-day use in the wild or urban jungle. - β€’ **Precision Carbon Steel Edge:** Crafted from A-grade leaf spring steel with a razor-sharp 54-55 Rc edge for superior cutting power. - β€’ **Authentic Handmade Craftsmanship:** Forged in Nepal’s legendary blacksmith district, each kukri carries a legacy of bravery and tradition. ## Overview The 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri is a handmade, fixed-blade knife forged from high-grade carbon steel with a razor-sharp edge. Featuring a durable rosewood handle and buffalo-hide covered pinewood sheath, this lightweight 700g kukri is designed for military-grade performance and versatile outdoor use, from camping and hunting to self-defense. Rooted in Nepalese tradition and battle-tested in Iraq, it’s a symbol of strength, precision, and heritage. ## Description This is an 8" Iraqi operation Khukuri. This model of Khukuri was used by soldiers in the Iraq war. This is a light Khukuri in its size with a beautiful rosewood handle and has a strong grip. This is a good Khukuri for self-defense and for day-to-day use such as clearing bushes, cutting timber, meat, etc. Manufacturing type: Handmade with fixed blade Blade Material: Highly Graded Carbon Steel, Semi/unpolished blade Steel Category: A grade leaf spring steel, Hardness of Steel: Spine 22 & 25 Rc, Midpoint of the belly 45 & 46 Rc, and the edge 54 & 55 Rc Handle Material: Rosewood Scabbard Material: Pinewood covered in Buffalo hide, Total Length of Khukuri: 13 inches, Length of Blade: 8 inches, Length of Handle: 5 inches Thickness of Spine: 1 cm, Weight of Khukuri: 700 gm The Khukuri aka Kukri is a traditional knife from Nepal. It is used as a tool and as a weapon in Nepal and some countries in South Asia. Traditionally it was, and in many cases still is, the basic utility knife of the Nepalese people. Khukuri is the pride of the Military and a symbol of bravery in Nepal. It is also the weapon of the Nepalese Army, the RGR, the Assam Rifles, the Assam Regiment of Indian Army and of all Army regiments throughout the world so much so that some English speakers refer to the Khukuri as the β€œ blade" or the "Army knife". The Kukhuri often appears in Nepalese heraldry and is used in many traditional rituals as well as in wedding ceremonies. The home of the Khukuri is the small hilly district of Bhojpur located in Eastern Nepal. The district is the home to a large number of blacksmiths who have been making the Khukuris from time immemorial. *As Khukuris are hand-forged they may have slight variations in measurements. Origin: Hand-made in Eastern Mountain District of Nepal, Bhojpur, and Dharan **Note** Based on availability color of the scabbard and handle may be different than what is shown in the picture! Review: Descent buy - One of the small knives tip is bent. And you would think, for the price, it would come in a box. It was just wrapped in paper and plastic. ## Features - 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0832K88JN | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,394,947 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #2,201 in Camping Fixed-Blade Knives | | Blade Edge | Razor sharp | | Blade Length | 8 Inches | | Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | | Blade Shape | Kukri | | Brand | EGKH | | Brand Name | EGKH | | Color | Brown | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (9) | | Date First Available | December 23, 2019 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Rosewood | | Included Components | Sheath | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 inches | | Item Length | 13 Inches | | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 14.25 x 3.66 x 2.52 inches | | Item Weight | 550 Grams | | Manufacturer | Ex Gurkha Khukuri House Nepal | | Material | Carbon-Steel | | Model Name | 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri | | Package Weight | 0.66 Kilograms | | Part Number | EGKH8IGBK8 | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Hunting | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | 8 inches | | Special Feature | Full Tang | | Style | 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri | | UPC | 634934467327 | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel - **Brand:** EGKH - **Color:** Brown - **Handle Material:** Rosewood - **Included Components:** Sheath - **Model Name:** 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping, Hunting - **Special Feature:** Full Tang - **Style:** 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri ## Images ![EGKH - 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MVHUZ9heL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Descent buy *by K***Y on December 17, 2020* One of the small knives tip is bent. And you would think, for the price, it would come in a box. It was just wrapped in paper and plastic. ## Frequently Bought Together - EGKH - 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife) - Poshland Custom Handmade Damscus Steel Knife. 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