This 14″ Historical Salyani Kukri is a traditional Kukri of Nepalese culture named “Salyani”.
The Salyani Khukuri (also called “kukri” or “khukri” in the west) is a very unique and distinctive khukuri. Locally in eastern Nepal, people call it Salyani khukuri but with the gaining popularity of westerners its name was transformed to “Hancy Khukuri”. The shape of the Salyani blade is very unique and distinctive with patterns (carvings) all along the panel of the blade. The blade is semi-curved, almost a crescent shape with no shoulder (peak) at all. A series of patterns are engraved all along the top panel of the blade on both sides. This is mainly done to give a distinctive identity and also to show craftsmanship at the same time. The Salyani since the medieval era ( or when the kukri knife was first known) had various traditional and beautiful patterns (“buttas” in Nepali) all over the blade, sometimes with gold and silver decoration, to denote the religious and mythical aspects of the carrier and his ancestor. People of high status and figure were often seen carrying this “Buttewal” Salyanis (full of patterns) to exhibit their power and prowess. This itching in the blade is done by bare hands using very conventional tools which is very time-consuming and require a great skill.
The bevel of the knife is also much bigger (deeper) than the regular ones. This long elongated deep bevel would facilitate a sharp and sleek edge to inflict deep and deadly cuts. The legendary religious notch in place furnishes a typical and classic look to the knife. The semi-curved blade of Salyani khukuri is slimmer & slender and hence lighter. The scabbard is made from a type of fig tree known as “Pipal” which is wrapped in a unique goat leather.
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