12 Blade World War I Historic Khukuri -Sharpen Knife

This is 12″ Blade World War I Historic Kukri, the reproduction of old World War I Kukri. This Kukri is a very famous among Military Knife collectors because of the fact that the very design of this Kukri was carried/used by the Gurkhas in hand-to-hand battle in the Jungle of Burma during world War 1st. This Kukri knife played a very significant role in creating the history of the Gurkhas. This Kukri was also great to use for any kind of heavy works. It can be used to chop wood, fire wood, bone, cleaning bushes. The blade is made of Highly Graded Carbon Steel and its semi-polished. It is broad and more curved then Standard Kukris therefore it is perfect while use. The Handle is flat full tang. Unlike other handle (Not Rat tail), the handle and Blade is a one single piece and visible all around the handle (See pictures). Two Rosewood pieces joint (Attached) strongly to the metal part of handle with three metal rivets and adjust lanyard hole on handle. Special Brown Sheath is made of Genuine Buffalo Leather. The Blade, Handle, Scabbards and even small knives called Karda and chakmak are high end finished. The wooden display stand can be purchased with additional Charges. The Blade, Handle, Sheath and even small knives called Karda and Chakmak are high-end finished. Specification of 12″ Blade World War I Historic Kukri: This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement. Blade Size & Type: 12″ OR 30.48cm, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, Semi-Polished. Blade Thickness: 12mm at the spine(Approx). Handle size: 5″ or 12.70cm, Full tang made of Indian Rosewood. Overall Length: 17″ OR 43.18cm from tip to pommel (Aprox) Sheath: Cotton Covered in Buffalo hide Blade Weight: 34 oz or 850 grams. Overall Weight: 950 grams (Blade, Sheath & two small knives) Shipping Weight: 1.5Kg Origin: Hand forge at Ex Gurkha Khukuri House factory in Dharan Eastern part of Nepal.