ISI（印度制式）步枪团 – ISI khukris (Indian Standard Issue, Gorkha Rifles)

Indian Standard Issue (ISI) khukri set of Gorkha Brigade of the Indian Army; no.1 is a Parade-Duty knife and No.2 is a Utility-Combat knife..
印度军队廓尔喀旅的印度标准发放（ISI）尼泊尔军刀套装；编号 1 是游行用刀，编号 2 是多功能战斗刀。

Official Indian Standard Issue (ISI) khukris issued to Gorkha Rifles
官方印度标准发布的尼泊尔军刀，专门发给廓尔喀步枪团使用

Indian Standard Issue khukri set are issued to the new recruits belonging to the Gorkha Brigade of the Indian Army. As Gorkhas have very close relationship with the Khukri since generations it has always been a part of the man, his behavior, his culture and also an essential part of his uniform as an army man. It is the recognition of the Gorkhas which they carry with pride and responsibility. It is like the extension of his arm; a lethal weapon in combat and a silent useful tool to live on at the same time, and also an ID on the man. These khukris are also the most popular kukri knife set amongst the whole Indian Army.
印度标准发放的尼泊尔军刀套装专为印度军队廓尔喀旅的新兵准备。廓尔喀人与尼泊尔军刀之间有着几代人的深厚情感，它不仅是他们身份的一部分，也是他们行为和文化的体现，更是军人制服中不可或缺的元素。这象征着廓尔喀人所承载的自豪与责任。尼泊尔军刀就像他们手臂的延伸；在战斗中是致命的武器，同时也是一种安静而实用的生存工具，还是他们的身份标识。这些尼泊尔军刀在整个印度军队中也极受欢迎。

HISTORY >> the East India Co., The War, Gorkha Brigade & the ‘KHUKRI’ 
历史 >> 东印度公司、战争、廓尔喀旅与“尼泊尔军刀”

Gorkha’s 廓尔喀的地方

In the wake of Nepal expansion by the Gorkhas, East India Company (British) declared war against Nepal in 1814 to stop the further expansion and to colonize her under the British ownership. Hence a number of wars were fought in various fronts which obviously went very violent but also generated respect and admiration for one another, a kind of soft corner, at the same time. This eventually led to the peace treaty between the two sides famously known as the “Treaty of Saguali” which established perpetual friendship between the two and more importantly gave British the right to employ Nepali (Gorkha) men to serve under them. As a result, the 1st Gorkha Rifles ( the Malaun Regiment) was raised which was later followed by number of Gorkha units raised as per the necessity and interest of the British Raj (reign). There were a total of 10 Gorkha regiments till the 1947 Indian independence with the Gorkha man force reaching close to around half a million. Amongst the 10, 4 (2, 6, 7 and 10th) were taken by British and rest (1, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9th) stayed back with India. Many soldiers from British Gurkhas opted to stay back with India rather than going to British hence a 11th Gorkha regiment was formed to accommodate these soldiers. All the regiments continue to serve their respective governments with the same energy, zeal and loyalty. Since then many battalions have been raised and major changes have been done to adopt with the every changing time, circumstances and demands by both countries. 
在廓尔喀人扩张尼泊尔的背景下，东印度公司（英国）于 1814 年对尼泊尔宣战，目的是阻止进一步扩张并将其殖民化。因此，双方在多个战线上进行了激烈的战争，虽然战斗非常暴力，但也在彼此之间产生了尊重和钦佩，形成了一种柔和的情感。最终，这导致了著名的“萨古里条约”，该条约确立了双方的永久友谊，更重要的是，赋予了英国雇佣尼泊尔（廓尔喀）士兵的权利。 因此，第一廓尔喀步兵团（马劳恩团）成立，随后根据英属印度的需要和兴趣，陆续成立了多个廓尔喀部队。到 1947 年印度独立时，共有 10 个廓尔喀团，廓尔喀兵力接近 50 万人。在这 10 个团中，有 4 个（第 2、第 6、第 7 和第 10）被英国接管，其余的（第 1、第 3、第 4、第 5、第 8 和第 9）留在印度。许多英国古尔卡士兵选择留在印度，而不是回到英国，因此成立了第 11 廓尔喀团以容纳这些士兵。所有团继续以同样的热情、活力和忠诚为各自的政府服务。 从那时起，许多营被组建，并进行了重大调整，以适应两国不断变化的时间、环境和需求。

Khukri 尼泊尔军刀

Khukri was created by the Gorkhas and ever since has been an integral part of their existence, livelihood and recognition since indefinite generations. When the British first faced the wrath of this deadly weapon in Anglo-Gorkha war they could not help but praise and document this incredible weapon. This is when the Khukri came to limelight and the whole world got to know about this amazing knife that belonged to the Gorkhas (warriors form the hills of Nepal). When Gorkhas became a part of British Indian Army the Khukri did surfaced but it was only after the “Great Indian Mutiny” in 1857 when it was standardized and made a vital part of the Gorkhas and their uniform. Thus the official issuance began from this era when Gorkhas was re-addressed by the East India Company under the British Crown. After this number of standard official khukris were issued to new sepoys (riflemen) which continued till 1947 (India Independence). This army tradition continued even after the Gorkha Brigade partition by its each owner (India and British) in its own respective places. However major changes were made on the khukri to adopt with the time, circumstances and modernization of army. Gorkha Brigade of Indian Army opted for shorter blade than its predecessor and as a result now the ISI khukri was the new official knife for all new recruits. First the #2 was issued in mid 1950’s and later #1 came into existence in late 1960s. It is given to all Gorkha Regiments. It is mostly made in army barracks by the people appointed by the ordinance unit.
Khukri 是廓尔喀人创造的，至今已成为他们生活、存在和身份的重要部分，历经无数代。英国人在与廓尔喀人的战争中首次体验到这种致命武器的威力时，不禁对其赞不绝口并进行了详细记录。这使得 Khukri 开始受到关注，世界也因此认识了这把属于廓尔喀人的神奇刀具（来自尼泊尔山区的战士）。当廓尔喀人加入英属印度军队时，Khukri 开始被使用，但直到 1857 年的“伟大印度叛乱”后，它才被正式标准化，并成为廓尔喀人及其制服的重要组成部分。 因此，官方的发布始于这个时代，当时东印度公司在英国王室的统治下重新关注了廓尔喀人。此后，标准的官方廓尔喀弯刀被发放给新的步兵（步枪手），这一做法持续到 1947 年（印度独立）。即使在廓尔喀旅分裂后，这一军队传统仍然由各自的拥有者（印度和英国）在各自的地方延续。然而，廓尔喀弯刀在时间、环境和军队现代化的影响下进行了重大改动。印度军队的廓尔喀旅选择了比其前身更短的刀刃，因此现在的 ISI 廓尔喀弯刀成为所有新兵的官方刀具。首先在 1950 年代中期发放了#2，随后在 1960 年代末出现了#1。它被发放给所有廓尔喀团。 这主要是在军营里由条例单位指定的人制作的。

USAGE of these ISI Khukri’s >> Army-Domestic-Religious
这些 ISI Khukri 的使用 >> 军事、家庭和宗教

Army 军事部队

ISI #1 >

In army this khukri is primarily a dressed knife that is carried in duty, parade and special army events. Sometimes the soldiers also carry the knife in training, exercise and even take it to battle with him. The knife is used as both, an exhibition kit to represent Gorkha and its reputation, and also a utility knife to do any kind of cutting activities.
在军队中，这把廓尔喀弯刀主要作为一种在执行任务、阅兵和特殊军队活动中使用的刀具。有时士兵们在训练和演习中也会携带这把刀，甚至在战斗中也会带着它。这把刀既是展示廓尔喀及其声誉的工具，也是进行各种切割活动的实用刀具。

ISI #2 >

This is the second khukri issue to a new recruit. It is his main using (cutting) knife carried for exercise, training, combat and war. The blade is longer and heavier hence more coverage and useful; lethal at the same time. ISI#2 is an ideal knife for a soldier to perform any cutting activities he may require during jungle and warfare tasks. 
这是发给新兵的第二把 khukri 刀。这是他主要用于锻炼、训练、作战和战争的切割刀。刀刃更长更重，因此覆盖面更广，使用效果更佳，同时也具有致命性。ISI#2 是士兵在丛林和战争任务中进行切割活动的理想选择。

Domestic/Social 国内与社会

Like any other knives, the khukri is a very versatile cutting knife at home and far away. Its sharp edge is used for cutting meat, bones, wood, clearing brushes, preparing firewood, slicing logs and many other tasks/works that require sharp edge. Khukri is also a very effective survival tool since its existence. 
像其他刀具一样，廓尔喀弯刀是一种非常多功能的切割刀，适合在家中和远处使用。它的锋利刀刃可以用来切割肉类、骨头、木材，清理灌木，准备柴火，切割原木，以及许多其他需要锋利刀刃的工作。自古以来，廓尔喀弯刀也是一种非常有效的生存工具。

Religious 宗教信仰
Khukri is the primitive and religious knife in the Indian sub-continent. Its much more than just a literal knife for its master. The very shape of the knife represents the trinity symbols of Brahma, Bishnu and Shiva. The notch itself is the powerful symbol of Hinduism. The khukri is worshipped and Gorkhas have so much faith on the knife that he feels blessed and invincible wherever he carries the knife. Since many generations it has been an inseparable part of the man, his behavior, root, culture, religion and of course his recognition. The man’s soul and his personality can be traced in his khukri while living and even after life.
Khukri 是印度次大陆的一种原始宗教刀具。对它的主人而言，这不仅仅是一把刀。刀的形状象征着梵天、毗湿奴和湿婆的三位一体。刀刃上的缺口是印度教的重要象征。Khukri 受到崇拜，廓尔喀人对这把刀充满信仰，携带它时感到被祝福和无敌。几代以来，它已成为人与其行为、根源、文化、宗教以及身份认同不可分割的一部分。一个人的灵魂和个性可以在他的 khukri 中找到，无论是在生时还是死后。

NOTE:  Price is for ONLY 1 khukri. Please mention which one in YOUR MESSAGE field in CHECKOUT page if you have bought only 1 piece. To buy both make quantity 2.
注意：价格仅适用于一把廓尔喀弯刀。如果您只购买了一件，请在结账页面的消息字段中注明您购买的是哪一把。如果要购买两把，请将数量设置为 2。

Some pictures of Indian Gorkhas with their Khukri >>
一些印度廓尔喀人和他们的尼泊尔军刀的照片