What is the name of the knife that is associated with the Gurkhas?

My dad served alongside a Gurkha regiment in India and he said they were amazing. Totally fearless.

myth says their blade must draw blood before it is cleaned so they knick their arms with it. But I recently spoke to 2 Gurkhas. they said the original blade is kept in a temple. This one has to draw blood once a yr. then cleaned in a ceremony.

Graham Y.N.W.A. JFT, great info!still like to learn! 66 going on 46!

Graham Y.N.W.A. JFT, tnks 4 the info still like to learn! 66 going on 46!

Thank you "Forged in Fire."

Graham Y.N.W.A. JFT, besides I collect knives

LaContessa, the curve on the blade is a representation of the mountainous area from which they hale.

Gurkha best super solid obviously great life powerful famous nicely power

Served with the Gurkhas, really tough, never surrender.

Truly respected Soldiers, sadly forgotten by British Government when it comes to Pensions. All Hail Joanna Lumley .

Still, nobody can say for sure, what the “Cho” or notch near the bolster is for or symbolizes

Legend said the knife can slash nuclear bomb.

Graham Y.N.W.A. JFT, great info! still like to learn! 66 going on 46!