This is the traditional Gurkha knife.This kukri is the actual replica version of the kukri which was used by Royal army of Nepal in 18th century.12” standard blade is made of Highly Graded Carbon steel with balance water pouring temper on the edge so its very strong. Spine thickness of the blade is 6mm.5” handle is Rat tail and made of very strong wood “Rosewood” wood. “Ganjawal” type traditional sheath is made o f refined water buffalo leather.same time of kukri is still very famous in the village area of Nepal.This is one the most famous traditional kukri.Two small knife are free with this blade. Scabbard has got two small pockets for two small knives . The blade can be use for cutting wood, clearing bushes, cutting bone etc. This knife is historical knife so this may be best for the knife collector. OverviewCarbon Steel Type5160 RS Spring of TruckOverall Length17 inches (43.18 cm)Blade Type12 Inches(30.48 cm)/HighlyHandle Type5 Inches(12.7 cm)/Rat tail "Rosewood"Weight :326gram Blade only