About the Gurkhas' Knife 9" Panawal Balance Khukuri:This 9" Panawal Balance Wooden Blocker Handle Kukri has beautiful blade in shape. The shape of this khukuri is similar to that of Boomerang. Balance khukuri (kukri) means that it can be balanced in the middle of the edge of the blade. To craft this kind of khukuri (kukri) is very difficult because it has to be equally proportionate at the both ends. There is saying that if you throw this knife, it will hit in the right target. 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. The handle is more practical, more beautiful. The Kukri Specifications: This is handcrafted knife therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement. The 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: 9.00Inches (22.86cm) Hand made, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, Unpolished Blade * Handle size: 5.00 Inches (12.7cm) full tang handle made of Rose wood. * Overall Length: 14.00inches (35.56cm) from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle (Aprox) * Weight: 1.32lbs or 21.16Oz (600 grams) Approx, Blade and Sheath * Scabbard: Cotton Covered in Buffalo Leather * Origin: Dharan, East Nepal This is handcrafted knife therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement. Origin: Everest Blade factory in Eastern Nepal. Blade Hardness: spine: 22-25 RC, Belly:45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC, Steel Type: 5160 Car Spring