Gurkha Ceremonial Gurkha Contingent SPF

The Gurkha Contingent or GC is a line department of the Singapore Police Force. Members of the GC are trained to be highly-skilled and are selected for their display of strong discipline and dedication in their tasks. The principal role of the contingent is to be a special guard force, and is currently used as a counter-terrorist force.

The GC was formed on 9 April 1949 in the wake of Indian independence from the British Empire, where Gurkhas battalions from the British Indian Army were divided between the Indian Army and the British Army. Those transferred to the British Army were posted to other remaining British Colonies, and Singapore being one of them.

After Singapore gain independence form the British, GC played a crucial role in controlling riots and violence amongst the ethnic groups that threatened the very existence of the new born country. Their presence as a neutral force was important because local police officers were often perceived to be (or were even expected to be) biased towards their own ethnic groups when handling racial disturbances, further fueling discontent and violence. Thus the Gurkha Contingent as an impartial force at the time stabilized the country and its sovereignty as personnel (Nepalese) in GC were Nepalese hailing from another country, religion and background. Nepalese were more than perfect and suited for the job and hence were integrated to the national security force of the country forming ìSingapore Police Force Gurkha Contingentî or SPFGC.

It is one of the standard issue khukuris of the famous Singapore Police Force Gurkha Contingent or SPFGC of the year 2009.

• Gurkha Ceremonial has a simple basic khukuri blade with brass fixtures
• The blade is plain and simple
• It has Buffalo Horn handle fitted to go with the boots and belt of a carrying soldier
• The long blade is highly polished to go with the shinny patent leather scabbard
• A rat tail tang goes through the handle (hidden) which is peened over at the brass pommel (butt cap)
• A protective brass chape (tip) is also fitted in the scabbard for support and good look
• Two accompanying knives Karda (Small Knife) and Chakmak (Sharpener) are also highly polished.
• The patent leather frog in which a standard issue belt goes through is fitted using black rivets (7 altogether in each loop; 3 pairs and 1 single)
• Blade Length: 26cm
• Thickness: 9mm approx.
• Actual Weight: 535 grams
• Overall Weight: 725 grams
• Shipping Weight: 1075 grams
• Function: Collection, Decoration, Gift, Military, Regular work, Show Piece
• Origin: KTM, Nepal
• Blade Finishing: Mirror Polish

*Display stand not included.