Forged in Steel: Skill, Symbolism, and the Soldier’s Blade

Renowned worldwide for their courage, Gurkhas have built an extraordinary reputation over more than 200 years of service. This spring, discover the blades that symbolise that legacy.  

This new temporary exhibition brings together a remarkable collection of bladed weapons from The Gurkha Museum Trust, including the iconic khukuri (kukri), personal sidearms, and weapons used by the Gurkhas’ formidable opponents. Each object reveals a story of skill, tradition, and the deep bond between soldier and steel. 

Displayed in our second-floor gallery, the exhibition explores how these weapons were forged, adapted, and personalised for use in some of history’s most demanding battlefields. Alongside the exhibition, learn more about the Museum’s redevelopment project, known by its Nepali name, Project Kaida, and visit our museum shop. 

More than just an exhibition of weapons, this display offers insight into the courage, craftsmanship, and enduring spirit of Gurkhas.  

This is a FREE exhibition, although donations to support this and future exhibitions would be most appreciated. 

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