About 16 Inch Historical kukri Kukri:This historical kukri is a reproduction of the kukri carried by Gurkhas in hand-to -hand combat during World War I in the jungles of Nepal. The kukri is well-known for playing a very significant role in the history of the Gurkhas. This kukri is legendary and very popular amongst the tourists as well as kukri collectors because of its history and similarity in appearance to the kukri used by Gurkhas during world war l. The blade has been water tempered at the edge and the full tang grip makes the kukri very functional. The Kukri is a multi functional too and can be used for jobs great and small. Among its many uses the kukri can be used to cut wood, clear brushes, cut meat and cut through bone etc. Accompanying this order are the Karda And Chakmak:- Karda is small knife used of skinning animal hides and Chakmak is used for sharpening the Kukri blade. Specification of Afghan: Please Note: This is a handcrafted kukri and is subject to slight variations in measurement. This is handcrafted kukri 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: 16.00Inches (40.64cm) Hand made, Highly Grade Carbon Steel,semi polished Blade. * Handle size: 6 Inches (15.24cm) full tang handle made of rosewood,Got Finger gripe. * Overall Length: 22 inches (55.88cm) from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle . * Weight: 3.30 lbs or 52.91Oz (1500 grams) Approx, Blade and Sheath * Scabbard: Cotton cover in natural leather. * Origin: Dharan, East Nepal .