This is an 13 inch blade genuine hand forged Gurkha Afghan Khukuri full flat tang with beautiful wood handle. This is one of the sturdiest Khukuri with strong grip. This Khukuri is used by Gurkha soldiers in Afghanistan. Length of Khukuri: 19 inches Length of Blade: 13 inches Length of Handle: 6 inches Weight of Blade: 1000-1100 grams Overall Weight: 1300 grams Shipping Weight: 1500 grams Quality of Blade: Hand-forged, high tempered carbon steel Handle Material : Wood Khukuri also known as Kukri is a traditional knife from Nepal. It is used both as a tool and as a weapon in Nepal. Traditionally it was, and in many cases still is, the basic utility knife of the Nepalese people. Khukuri is the pride of the Gurkhas and a symbol of bravery in Nepal. It is also the standard issue weapon of the Nepalese Army, the Royal Gurkha Rifles, the Assam Rifles, the Assam Regiment of Indian Army and of all Gurkha regiments throughout the world. Some English speakers refer to this weapon as the “Gurkha blade" or the "Gurkha knife". The Khukuri often appears in Nepalese heraldry. It is used in many rituals, cultural performances as well as in wedding ceremonies. The home of the Khukuri is the small hilly district of Bhojpur located in eastern Nepal. The district is the home of a large number of blacksmith who have been making Khukuris from time immemorial. *As Khukuris are handmade they may have slight variations in measurements. The Khukuri comes in either a leather or wooden case with two smaller knives: the Karda and the Chakmak. The Karda is used as an auxiliary knife and the Chakmak is used for sharpening the Kukhuri blade. CAUTION Khukuri can be extremely dangerous . Please handle it care to avoid accidental injuries. DO NOT HIT THE KUKHURI AGAINST ANY METAL, STONES OR ANY OTHER HARD MATERIALS. Make sure your blade is always clean and dry after use. Apply some lubricants on the blade to protect it from rust.
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