The origin of this kukri is small village is eastern Nepal called Chainpur. The specialty of this kukri is that it has close notch and different handle than other kukris the blade is made of highly graded carbon Steel. The scabbard is completely different than others. The beautiful handle is made of Rose wood and well carved. This is one of the decorative and real working knife. A whole (notch) in the blade is a symbol of footmark of the cow which is believed holy in Nepal. The kukri has 10”long blade and 5” long handle. This blade can be used to chop wood and bone and cleaning bushes. The Blade, Handle, Sheath and even small knives called Karda and Chakmak are high-end finished.
he Kukri Specifications:
This is handcrafted knife therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement.
Blade Hardness: Spine: 22-25 RC, Belly: 45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC, Steel Type: 5160 Car Spring
Blade size & Type: 10 Inches (25.4cm) Hand made, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, High Polished Blade
Handle size: 5 Inches (12.7cm) full tang handle made of Rose Wood.
Overall Length: 15 Inches (38.10cm) from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle (Aprox)
Weight: 1.54lbs or 24.69 Oz (700grams) Approx, Blade and Sheath & Karda & Chakmak
Scabbard: Cotton Covered in Buffalo Leather.
Origin: Dharan East Nepal