On the chance that I really dont want to over do " Who makes the best khukuris" argument , I will say that peoples perceptions can and do change over time and research and experience can open up a whole new world , and so it is with me and genuine reproduction khukuris made in Nepal ! If I were to buy another reproduction but genuine hand built khukuri now ( and I am considering it ) , there are only" Four " companies in Nepal I would buy from, and they are Tora Blades , Kailaish Blades , Heritage Knives , and GGK .
why ? it is all down to research and pros and cons of the different manufacturers presently operating out of Nepal . Some who I may have sung high praises about a few years back in my opinion have either failed to move with the times or concentrate on making any way out style of zombie blade that a customer wants ! I myself like many other collectors am a traditionalist and as such enjoy the more purist approach to what a khukuri knife symbolizes both in manufacture and style and this includes not only a well built , usable khukuri but also one that falls within the parameters of being a well balanced in relation to weight ratio tool / weapon that has a professional fit and finish and feels robust but light enough to wield and work with in a practical working environment . Far too many khukuri manufacturers are still making the mistake of over building their products making them in many peoples opinions although strong , just overweight , unbalanced pry bars , and once you get into the history and the ergonomics of what a well built khukuri actually is and what each style was intended for it was never meant to be just a hunk of unbalanced metal . Depending on what you are after in a genuine Nepalese manufactured khukuri , the four companies mentioned above will no doubt supply you with a beautiful bit of kit with a good choice from their websites . If I had to narrow it down In my personal opinion I would go for a khukuri from either Tora Bladeds or Kailaish Blades both of who seem to turn out excellent practical use khukuris that appear to be well forged steel blades with good overall balance , fit and finish of scabbard and accompnying kardas and chakmaks on some models .
I am not an expert regarding khukuris by any means but have gained a fair bit knowledge over the years and with this will hopefully give anyone wanting to purchase a genuine khukuri made in Nepal a better idea of which companies can accomodate your choice .