EGKH. Genuine Gurkha Full Tang Kukri Knife - 11" Blade Iraqi Operation Khukuri or Khukris - Handmade By Ex Gurkha Khukuri House in Nepal;

This Iraqi Operation Freedom khukuri (kukri) is most genuine and popular khukuri because the Gurkha soldiers who were in Iraq, they can carry this blade. This khukuri (kukri) is new (Current) product of Ex-Gurkha Khukuri House issue to british gurkha for Iraq.This kukri not necessary to all british gurkhas who were in Iraq but who like to have a kukri thay can have & carry this kukri. This kukri handle other kukri then different for working very comfortable & sheath also matching with Iraq enviormant, so this kukri is very famous like other gurkha kukri. Inspected regularly by an officer, this khukuri (kukri) is usually used during Traning and Duty. All Khukuris have two pockets on the back of the scabbard which hold a blunt steel called "chakmak" for sharpening the blade or for striking spark from flint and a little knife known as "karda" used for skinning small animals such as rabbits. The notch (kaura or kaudi) in the blade near the hilt of most khukuris serves as 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 and enemy blade. Specification of 11" Blade Iraqi Operation Khukuri : This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement Blade Size & Type: 11" OR 27.5cm, Highly Grade Carbon Steel 5160, Unpolished Blade. Blade Thickness: 10mm at the spine(Approx). Handle size: 5" or 12.5cm, Full tang made of Indian Rosewood. Overall Length: 16" OR 40cm from tip to pommel (Aprox) Sheath: Cotton Covered in Refine Water Buffalo hide Blade Weight: 34 oz or 850 grams. Overall Weight: 38 oz or 950 grams (Blade, Sheath & two small knives) Shipping Weight: 1.5 Kg Origin: Ex Gurkha Khukuri House factory Angkhola Village in Eastern Nepal. Blade Hardness: spine: 22-25 RC, Belly: 45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC, Steel Type: 5160 Car Spring.