About Us - Kukri Smith - Genuine Khukuri Maker

Namaste!

I am Purna Darnal, founder of Great Gurkha Khukuri (my company) and Kukri Smith (my website). I have been involved in the making of Kukris from my early childhood, playing with my father’s tools. This profession has been passed on to us by my forefathers and we are continuing the same profession till date.

My passion for producing high quality handmade blades has been driving me in this field with the sole purpose of making the finest handmade kukris (Khukuri in Nepali) and keeping tradition alive. I have gone through many hardships and have traveled to different rural villages to acquire more & more information about kukris, their design & manufacturing. In these almost 30 years I have had many acquaintances at home and abroad receiving great suggestions and advice for the blades.