Harald & Kumar Forge Khukuri with Blacksmith (2023) ⚔️
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ต.ค. 2023
- ■ BHAKTAPUR, NEPAL: The Kukri knife, which is actually more akin to a sword despite Nepalis usually preferring to call it by the former, is Nepal's national weapon. It's also one of the most difficult knives to make due to it distinctive curved shape said to mimic the mountains of Nepal's Himalayan mountain range.
Finding a blacksmith who not only knows how to make one, but uses the best and strongest materials thus ensuring you'll end up with a top quality knife, was no easy task. Half a year ago I failed doing so. This time in Nepal I tried again. The first blacksmiths we visited were using old melted down bicycle wheels and melted down scrap metal to make their knives leading to a low quality product.
By chance, with only 3 days left in Nepal, my friend stumbled upon Mr. Purna from Bhojpure's workshop, whose grandfather once made a knife for the King of Nepal and who taught him the tricks of the blacksmithing trade.
If anyone could make us a top quality Khukuri knife from scratch, worthy even for a Gurkha soldier, it would be him 🇳🇵
We Forged a Khukuri Knife from Scratch ⚔️
- HOW TO FIND THE BLACKSMITH'S WORKSHOP 🇳🇵
■ If you want to order your own custom made Khukuri:
Taxi from Kathmandu to Mr. Purna (blacksmith) shop
Suryabinayak 6, Pandubazar, Bhaktapur.
Tel. 9851141984 or 9808350174
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I like how Sunil flinches each time Kumar flings the Kukri while passionately explaining about the Kukri. 😂😂
So funny! Yeah I feel for Sunil; he is high strung and “gun-shy” of a lot of things like I am. Not saying he’s a wuss; I’ll definitely say I am though! lol.
Exactly 🤣
Sunil's life flashed before his eyes every time Kumar swung the Kukri around.
it's an absolute man made khukuri of Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
From Saudi Arabia watching ❤
Thank you for sharing this! Fascinating!!
The blade design to prevent getting blood on your hands is so hardcore.
"CAN I GIVE YOU KHUKURI?!" Love it.
I haven’t been on your channel in awhile I have to catch up on your videos I always love them ❤
There is so much packed into this video to comment on. But I’m not here to write a novel. President Kumar is a true treasure. Sunil, the things you do for the children of Nepal is extremely admirable. Harald, you’re an amazing man, bringing this all together for a great organization and helping Sunil and and his foundation.
This man’s Craftsmanship would put Forged in Fire to shame. Well done by everyone.
dude, you dont know what gift this video is. I am a knife nut, and since you started traveling to Nepal, I was hoping for exactly this video. I was waiting all day to come home from work and finally watch it. thank you!
U live where?
Wow very nice ❤❤❤❤❤
Enjoyed watching the process…keep up the awesome vids…👍
You brought Kumar back to the scene again! That alone made this video worth shooting, I love the guy, he's is so funny. Mucho fun con Kumar lol. I guess you've been in Nepal for a while so far. Hope everything has gone well and as planned before you left for your trip. Alrightey, enjoy the rest of your time in Nepal ⚔️ and tell Kumar my greetings! 🇳🇵💜 Saludos desde Maracaibo, Zulia, VEN. Recuerda comportarte bien, guapito 😅 ❤
Much respect to Purna. As an ex-blacksmith apprentice, the work this man was able to do using the head of a sledgehammer as an anvil is amazing. True craftsmanship. Crazy how Harald is just giving this thing away. Something like that handmade in the US would run you around $6k-$8k.
I don't think more, than 500$. This was two days job, and material cost was around 20$ maybe. I wouldn't exaggerate. 6 - 8k would be the cos of high power rifle and bunch of ammo for it.
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...and seeing the work put into it in the vdo and the circumstances under which made.
@@BPantherPink I wouldn't pay more than 300 - 400$ if i would be just about the craftmanship, not charity or something like that.
This is still a lot of money for me, as i am not a native $ payer.
That’s a little exaggerated but I have talked to a few black smiths and they charge 5k tops but you get a lot of detail with your blade and hood steel
@krzkam7792 ... You may pay less than 100$, but there are many people who can give it more 6k$.
This is one hell of a super strong khukuri made.❤❤❤
I subscribe bcouse this amaizing vidio.
Thats Great apprication for your work❤❤
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Kumar is a national treasure. Such a hoot.
He is seems to be so sincere and a good-hearted fellow.
Make more videos of kumar harald
Me proud so that me have a Mr Kumar brother.he is honest guy.love u Kumar ji.love from Nepal 🇳🇵
Kumar is a joy listening to him speak. What a confident man
Can i go bad Martini Chicken House?
Yes and so do Sunil.
this was amazing to watch
Very impressive knife for souvenir... watching you from Philippines..
Kumar is so pure man, his english has improved a lot! I hope you keep going back to visit Nepal, such a beautiful country!
I am watching your videos for 2 years now, from Afghanistan 🇦🇫 . You have such a nice character Harald.
Hndsup great work
Kumar with Khukuri in hand makes me so nervous for you Haraldo. Mucho scared-o 🤣🤣
Sunil bro and Kumar bro is next level character. Completely different haha.
For once, I feared for Sunil's life as Mr President started to demonstrate his khukuri skills around like a Maniac 😂😂😂😂
Never cease to amaze me Harald, now THATS a KNOIFE!!
Very good 👍 👏 👌
WOW!!!!
as someone once said, Thank you Harald, you are the content creator we all need, but most of us doesn't deserve
What a perfect statement, very true, Harald is sublime ❤
Kumar nailed the whole video, even though his explanation were not exactly what he meant to Harald understood him this is how they cooperate each other . Thanks for exploring Khukuri @Harald
Love there work. hardly but that's awesome.
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Im so much thankful and actually jealous of u cuz slowly u know my country better than me🤣🤣,Thanks dude really appreciated❤️👌
We are proud to have the Nepali Gurkhas in our Army from the UK. The greatest warriors with the iconic Khukri knife.
im sure a skilled warrior would have some kind of a chance against a gun with a knife, but now in modern times when war is mostly just missiles i dont know how important they would be lmao
@@Qsen123 well they still actually massively important piece of kit as as a tool for general survival and as a melee weapon in situations where guns cannot be used u would not want to be caught in the shit without one thats for sure its a solid piece of kit that's futureproof meaning it will be still killing when all the missile and bullets run out
@@johncezar350 any knife will apply then, the difference in usefulness of knives is always marginal. They can be great pieces of art though and a good long lasting representations of cultures
I was thinking about the Gurkas thanks for confirming. Lord what a knife.
@@Qsen123 don’t worry they have rifles too! Be worried when the ammo runs out though. There’s crazy stories from WW2 about these boys.
I never enjoyed history in school, but you just make it so interesting Harald! Love from the USA!! You’re a great documenter
This is the best one I've ever see.
Blacksmiths are the reason we are independent.. Huge respect..!!
Imagine the world without blacksmiths ever being a thing....
@@tommythetrain4288imagining...
@@tommythetrain4288 yeah. I wonder what kinda weapons we had come up with
@@tommythetrain4288in a world without blacksmiths, I can imagine all the people... living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one
@@beatnik6806 Just look at native amercian weapons before first contact.
Too many Legends in a single video
oh kumar youre back again
"can i give you Khukuri?!" that is the best line i'v heard all year 😄
Hey Harald , thanks to you and your videos , I know my country and my country people more than ever , keep on adventure my friend
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The best knife-making video ever. Fun fact: In Dracula, the most influential horror novel of all time, Khukuri/Kukri is the weapon used to slay the titular character.
What specific dracula movie?
@@kiizionogorie4930 my man's talking of Van Helsing 😝
I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THIS PERFECT CRAFTED KNIFE
Lots of vloggers visited Nepal but Harald is something else,a pure emotions❤️
Your each and every videos not only shows your kindness but also makes us feel the proudest NEPALI❤️
GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER🙏
Its really appreciable to see promoting such historical equipment of Nepal. You are really amazing and thank you for visiting Nepal.
My home town...
Great job, guys.
I am loving the frequent posting!!! Mucho Progresso. Thank you! I am living vicariously through you. Keep em coming.
Harald, keep it up. I don't even realize an hour long video being passed without feeling any parts bored. Really amazing, pure and organic contents that no other vloggers ever come close to.
Great
I wish you’d never leave Nepal!!!
This blacksmith’s skills in his work exceed the expertise of Haland and Messi in the realm of soccer. Such persons such be recognized & preserved by the nation before things go obsolete; they embody centuries-long traditions & skills in them.
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Harald you are getting there. The videos showing local crafting is so amazing and respect for all the people. First the ring and now this
Great knife and skills with everybody..
Our scary sunil dai😂😂
Thankyou harald for showing us our country’s craftsmanship… such a satisfying thing to watch the khukuri take its shape … salute to the guys hardwork 😮….. jay nepal 🇳🇵
WOW! I have tried my hand a blacksmithing with some modern equipment, watching these master bladesmith's using what looks to be the head of a sledgehammer is mind-blowing!
He's a true maestro 🇳🇵
❤😂🎉3 rảnh yếu dao khóa đánh lộn
Beautiful craft man work.
Prayers for the families in Nepal, Thank you for sharing this country with us 😢❤
This guy would put the contestants of Forged In Fire to shame, using such basic tools to create a quality knife.
You r back in nepal. Welcome again
Kumar dai 😂best
Being a nepali I never knew making a khukuri was so fascinating. Thanks Harald for showing this to me and whole world the art of making khukuri. #nepal
Thanks for exploring nepal to the world sir.salute to u
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He is proud of his country as we must be in Europe...
Quality workmanship, those knives are beautiful.
The strength and endurance it takes to swing down many times is phenomenal, respect to these guys and Viking Harald! ❤
Nice 👍👍👍👍 Harald ❤❤
Awesome knife,and to watch it being made was beyond amazing.
I would literally travel all the way to Nepal to get a Khukri , from that man. What an awesome talent he has. If he made those in the states he would be a very rich man.
Harold needs his own high budget TV show at this point. He’s such a brand. Would love to see such a production.
Yr video is always my favourite brother 🤝👍👍
Namaste from Nepal 🙏🇳🇵
This is by far one the best of your videos I have watched so far,Watching that man crafting that knife with basic tools blew me away.I am stunned at the beauty of that craftmanship,I am also a craftman that works with todays tools,and I cannot even reach his level ofskills.I have much respect for him.Now I want to go to Nepal,and I want a Kukri knife to go...
There is so much work that goes into making knives well done
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Beautiful weapon! And I enjoyed watching ya'll, it was pleasant watching you and Kumar interact
Such a wonderful craft, Glad these men are keeping it alive.
it's a dying craft sadly
I love your video's with Kumar, he is a true legend while not even trying!
Top 5 all time Harold video. CAN I GIVE YOU KHUKARI
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Sunil nearly had a buffalo's fate when Kumar was swinging that machete 😅😅😅
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Then later on in the video he spilled water all over him. lol
It is funny that whenever Kumar wields the Khukri near brother Sunil, Sunil is visibly worried and cautious. LOL
Kumar single handedly won the pistol war with khukri knife
Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵
Kumar explanation is on next level. Love it
Loved President Kumar explanation of the Khukri notch...can I go down grip season 😂
late to the party for this video because ive been out of country but just wanna say still the best travel vlogger channel on youtube.
Welcom to Nepal again Harka Badhur
Huuuuyyyyyyyyyyyy huuuufffffffffffff hermosura de kucri lepanes
Genuine people ❤❤
Love for Harald ❤ greets from Austria
awesome❤
lots of love from nepal❤❤ Harald
gave one like for kumar's effort. keep it up kumar and of course harald for always supporting Nepal and nepalese culture. Lots of love.
Great content Harald. My father fought alongside the Gurkhas in Italy during WW2. He told me these wonderful people were fearless and literally cut their enemies in half with the Kukri.
Waooo. Interesting.
I would love to see a video from Harald about the history of these people and how they were able to defend themselves. It will so cool coming from my man Harald.
Yowch! lol
March 1944 Battle of Monte Cassino. Italy had already surrendered as you said - the German forces in Italy sadly had not.@@Tvidstein
@@Bigwillzwhen britishers came to india as east india company and rule them more than 200 years ..at that particular time britishers tried to invade Nepal too but due to our landscapes and brave Nepali fighters with khukuri they chased them away..but for that we have to gave our 1 third part of our country to india as signing the sugauli sandhi treaty...places like darjeeling,sikkim were taken....
Great video
Keep it up haraldo
Wow amazing Gorkha khukri