The Khukri - Myth or Fact ?

TribalBlades · 17th December 2012, 05:50 AM

ok now i have heard these 2 pieces of information, many a times, about the Gurkha Khukuri. i want to know whether these are myths or solid facts and if there is any basis of proof.

so here goes:

1)WHen the Khkuri is used to kill or maim someone or a some creature, and draw blood from it, the little notch at the base (The Kauda/ Cho), makes the blood drop off the handle rathar than fall onto the hands. i honestly dont understand this mechanism.

2) It was used as a boomerang in the past, but the knowledge of the exact technique to throw it, has now been lost.

17th December 2012, 05:50 AM	#1
TribalBlades Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 33	The Khukri - Myth or Fact ? ok now i have heard these 2 pieces of information, many a times, about the Gurkha Khukuri. i want to know whether these are myths or solid facts and if there is any basis of proof. so here goes: 1)WHen the Khkuri is used to kill or maim someone or a some creature, and draw blood from it, the little notch at the base (The Kauda/ Cho), makes the blood drop off the handle rathar than fall onto the hands. i honestly dont understand this mechanism. 2) It was used as a boomerang in the past, but the knowledge of the exact technique to throw it, has now been lost. Attached Images