Ghurka kukhri
length: 18 1/2"
This is neither mass-produced military issue nor a tourist reproduction, it's a hand made
fully functional weapon. Ridged blade spine is 5/8" thick at the base, slims
down dramatically as if the entire face of the blade were one large fuller,
then widens out at the "hamon" line (forgive the japanese sword allusion) to
provide light blade weight but concentrated support for the cutting edge.
This weapon/tool was most definetly used. The blade is lightly stained and
patinated, there's no live rust. Circa early 1900's, comes with
original leather covered wooden sheath. Companion knives missing.
blade: 14 1/2"
blade width: 1 3/8" base, 2 3/16" maximum
grip: 4"
10/04/01