12.5″ Amazing Historic WWI Khukuri | Ex Veteran Kukri

The Kukri is the distinctive curved Nepalese knife that is very popular with the Nepalese people. It is the basic utility knife of the Nepalese people. The Kukri is respected worldwide for its fearful effectiveness as a close combat knife. It is, similar to a machete, used as a utility knife in Nepal. It is a characteristic survival blade of the Nepalese army. The Kukri is effective as a chopping and slashing knife. While most famous for its use in the military, the Kukri is the most commonly used multipurpose tool in the fields and homes of Nepali people. Its use has varied from building, clearing, chopping firewood, digging, slaughtering animals for food, cutting meat and vegetables, skinning animals, and opening cans. It’s used as a general farm and household tool. The Kukri can be used as a survival or camping knife for outdoor lovers. *Specification of 12.5″ Amazing Historic WWI Khukuri: This is a handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement. Material UsedHighly Graded Carbon Steel 5160, refined water Buffalo Leather for the Scabbard(outside) and Rosewood and bone for the Handle, Pinewood for the Scabbard (inside), Brass, white metal, and “Laha” ( Nepali Traditional Glue). Blade Size and Type12.5 inch (31.75 cm), Hand Forged Unpolished Blade. Handle Size and Type5 inch (12.7 cm) Full tang rosewood and bone Handle. Upper Spine7 mm. Lower Spine 3 mm. Handle Circumference4.5 inches. Belly3.6 Inch. The hardness of steelSpine=22-25 RC, Belly=45-46 RC, Edge=58-60 RC. Blade Weight(Gms)800.00 * Shipping weight: 1.5 Kg. * Origin: Hand forge at EGKH factory in Dharan, East Nepal.