Nepalese Military Kukri with Leather Scabbard and Skinners. ED 2415. Dagger

The kukri is the national weapon of Nepal, traditionally serving the role of a basic utility knife for the Nepali-speaking Gurkhas and consequently is a characteristic weapon of the Nepali Army. The kukri or khukuri is a type of knife or short sword with a distinct recurve in its blade that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It serves multiple purposes as a melee weapon and as a regular cutting/chopping tool throughout most of South Asia. The kukri, khukri, and kukri spellings are of Indian English origin. See page 73 item No 359 of Fighting Knives by Frederick J. Stephens for similar. This excellent example is 46 cm in length with a blade length of 34 cm. The smaller Kukris each measure 8 ½ - 9 ½ cm. The tropical hard wood handle has a brass pommel cap. The blade is ornately engraved each side. The blade is in very good order. The scabbard is made of wood and is covered in leather. The scabbard is fitted with a rear leather open belt loop. All leather and stitching are intact *belt loop worn*. The price for this excellent set includes UK delivery. ED 2415. (Hunting/Survival Box).