Pokhara: Khukuri Knife Making Workshop with Gurkha Forge
Forge a traditional khukuri knife in Pokhara with Gurkha makers
You’ll start at the Gurkha forge in Pokhara, hammering hot iron alongside skilled locals as you shape your own khukuri knife. Watch sparks fly as the host grinds the blade (from a safe distance), then make the handle and finish by buffing and polishing your blade, with snacks included along the way. You’ll walk away with your handmade knife, and maybe a few new stories too.
Step-by-step itinerary
Khukuri Knife Making Workshop
- Hammer the iron piece
- Observe first grinding
- Make handle, buff and polish knife
- Receive finished khukuri knife
What’s included
- Your day includes all tools needed to craft your own khukuri knife at a real Gurkha forge in Pokhara.
- hands-on forging steps guided by local experts.
- snacks during breaks.
- plus you’ll take home your finished blade as a unique souvenir from Nepal.
Times
- Every day 09:00 14:00
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The experience
You step into the forge as the clang of metal starts up, not loud, but steady, almost like a heartbeat. Your host hands you a chunk of raw iron, and the hammering begins. It’s not every day you try making a khukuri knife in Nepal, so a few nerves at the start are normal.
The process takes patience. Your arms may tire faster than you’d expect, and sparks fly when the host grinds the blade, so you step back for that part, safety first. The khukuri has all these little details: a nick near the handle for tradition, the curve that makes it special to Nepal’s hill tribes. Small details like these are easy to miss until you see them up close.
Next comes making the handle, and at the end you buff and polish your blade, with snacks included to keep you going. Your finished blade may not be perfect, but it’s one you shaped yourself. So many stories are wrapped up in something as simple as a knife here. It’s honestly one of those experiences that sticks with you long after you leave Pokhara.
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Top questions
Is it safe for beginners to join this workshop?
Yes, beginners are welcome. Some steps are only done by the host for safety reasons: like grinding the blade.
Do we get to keep the knife we make?
Yes, you take home your handmade khukuri knife as a souvenir after completing the workshop.
Are snacks included during the experience?
Snacks are provided during breaks at the workshop.
What parts of khukuri making will I do myself?
You’ll hammer the raw iron until it takes the form of a blade, make the handle, and finish by buffing and polishing your knife. For safety, only the host grinds the blade.
Where does this workshop take place?
The workshop takes place at a Gurkha forge in Pokhara, Nepal.
Is prior experience needed to join this activity?
No prior experience is needed: local hosts guide you through each step safely.
Pokhara: Khukuri Knife Making Workshop with Gurkha Forge
4h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 70 per person
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