Posted by: NALAPANI July 27, 2016
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My $0.02 on Khukuris (not being an AJASU).
1. There are two versions of khukuris. First is Sirupate, a slender one, popular in eastern part of nepal. Best are crafted in Bhojpur by Kaamis (no offense intended). The other is "Banspate" (bamboo leaf-like), little heavier and broader. Popular in western hills, suitable for chopping off.
2. Khukuri belonged to Khas people, later it became popular amongst all the ethnicities. Some historians believe Khukuri is the improvised version of Greek Kopis, which Khas brought from Bactria to Indian sub-continent.
1. There are two versions of khukuris. First is Sirupate, a slender one, popular in eastern part of nepal. Best are crafted in Bhojpur by Kaamis (no offense intended). The other is "Banspate" (bamboo leaf-like), little heavier and broader. Popular in western hills, suitable for chopping off.
2. Khukuri belonged to Khas people, later it became popular amongst all the ethnicities. Some historians believe Khukuri is the improvised version of Greek Kopis, which Khas brought from Bactria to Indian sub-continent.