Jagran correspondent, Rampur. Jaani Yeh Rampuri Chaaku Hai…, this dialogue was often heard in old Hindi films. To maintain its shine, the name of the beautiful 20 feet long knife made at Chauk Chowk has been registered in the Asia Book of Records on January 7. By getting it international recognition, Afshan Raza Khan of Rampur has once again brought glory to the name of the district and has brought the edge of Rampuri knife into the limelight. Afshan Khan made the world's largest knife in the year 2022. After its inauguration in 2023, the intersection will be named “Chaaku Chauraha”. The length of the knife made here is 20 feet and width is three feet.
Rampuri knife entered in Asia Book of Records
Knives are made from steel, brass and other special types of metals. Also, it is made from rubber steel which is shock proof steel, so that it does not have any kind of impact on it. There will be no junk in it and its shine will remain. Even the weather will not have any effect on it. Its weight is 8.5 quintals. Afshan Khan told that this knife has got international recognition on January 7, 2026. It is a matter of pride for Rampur to have its name registered in the Asia Book of Records. Its certificate arrived on Sunday.
It is written in the certificate
Artist Afshan Raza Khan, resident of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, has created the record of installing the largest dagger. In 2022, Afshan Raza Khan, founder of Artistry Studio-13, transformed the iconic Rampuri knife into the world's largest dagger. This huge 20 feet high statue has become an icon of the famous Chauk Chowk. It was confirmed on January 7, 2026 that the purpose of the establishment was to conserve cultural heritage while pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation.