--- product_id: 184673884 title: "8\" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife)" brand: "egkh" price: "$239.09" currency: USD in_stock: true category: "Egkh" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/184673884-8-iraqi-gripper-and-blocker-handle-kukri-khukuri-camping-hunting store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # lightweight 700g for all-day use rosewood handle with superior grip 8-inch razor-sharp kukri blade 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife) **Brand:** egkh **Price:** $239.09 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ—‘οΈ Own the blade that blends tradition with tactical edge! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife) by egkh - **How much does it cost?** $239.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/184673884-8-iraqi-gripper-and-blocker-handle-kukri-khukuri-camping-hunting) ## 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:** Authentic Iraqi war kukri design, trusted by soldiers. - β€’ **Versatile Utility Tool:** Perfect for camping, hunting, bush clearing, and self-defense. - β€’ **Ergonomic Rosewood Handle:** Handmade grip ensures control and comfort during extended use. - β€’ **Premium Buffalo Hide Sheath:** Durable pinewood scabbard wrapped in buffalo hide for rugged protection. - β€’ **Precision Forged Carbon Steel:** A-grade leaf spring steel with edge hardness up to 55 Rc for unmatched sharpness. ## Overview This 8-inch Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri is a handmade, high-carbon steel fixed blade knife crafted in Nepal’s Bhojpur district. Lightweight at 700 grams with a rosewood handle and buffalo hide sheath, it offers military-grade durability and razor-sharp precision, ideal for camping, hunting, and self-defense. A symbol of bravery and heritage, this kukri delivers both functional excellence and a storied legacy. ## 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! ## Features - 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0832K88JN | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,598,787 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #2,531 in Camping Fixed-Blade Knives | | Blade Edge | Razor sharp | | Blade Length | 8 Inches | | Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | | Blade Shape | Kukri | | Brand Name | EGKH | | Color | Brown | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (9) | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Rosewood | | Included Components | Sheath | | Item Length | 13 Inches | | Item Weight | 550 Grams | | Manufacturer | Ex Gurkha Khukuri House Nepal | | Model Name | 8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri | | Part Number | EGKH8IGBK8 | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Hunting | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | 8 inches | | Special Features | 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 ![8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MVHUZ9heL.jpg) ![8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91EUeoKNn9L.jpg) ![8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814iLEnl8RL.jpg) ![8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51op-ZLZKUL.jpg) ![8" Iraqi Gripper and Blocker Handle Kukri/Khukuri (Camping and Hunting Knife) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817V97ynzYL.jpg) ## 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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