13″ Blade World War I Historic Khukuri Knife | Kukri

13″ Blade World War I Historic Khukuri Knife | Kukri has a beautiful blade in shape. The shape of this khukuri is similar to that of a Boomerang. Balance khukuri (kukri) means that it can be balanced in the middle of the edge of the blade. To craft this kind of khukuri (kukri) is very difficult because it has to be equally proportionate at both ends. There is a saying that if you throw this knife, it will hit the right target. The notch (kaura or kaudi) in the blade near the hilt of most khukuris serves as the conduit for the blood on the blade to drip out, thus preventing it from soiling the hilt, as well as a device for catching and neutralizing an enemy blade. The handle is more practical, more beautiful. Specification of 13″ Blade World War I Historic Kukri: This is a handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement Blade Size & Type: 13″ OR 33.02cm, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, Semi-Polished. Blade Thickness: 13mm at the spine(Approx). Handle size: 5″ or 12.70cm, Full tang made of Indian Rosewood. Overall Length: 18″ OR 45.72cm from tip to pommel (Aprox) Sheath: Cotton Covered in Buffalo hide Blade Weight: 37.04 oz or 1050 grams. Overall Weight: 1200 grams (Blade, Sheath & two small knives) Shipping Weight: 1.5Kg Origin: Ex Army Khukuri House factory Angkhola Village in Eastern Nepal.