EGKH-16 Inches Big Belly 3 Fullers Havildar Kukri-The Gurkha sergeant kukri

This is the World War II, in the jungles of Malaya and Burma during World War II and were also part of the British Task Force which took back the Falklands following the Argentine invasion in 1982. EGKH The Havildar (sergeant) kukri is based on a Kukri carried by a sergeant in the Gurkha's during the Burma campaign in WW2. The kukri comes with a 16 inch long 3 fullers hollow forge blade with a 3.2 inch belly depth, with a weight of around 1150 grams. The handle has brass fittings, with a horn handle, as per the original. It comes in a good quality Military scabbard and carrying frogs. There is Chakmak and karda on the scabbard with the Tora Military range. This kukri was most likely made by the regimental or battalion Armour to the sergeant requirement, but also so that it corresponded Official pattern carry. More Information Material UsedHighly Graded Carbon Steel (car & truck leaf spring, 5160) for blade. Water Buffalo lather for Scabbard (outside), buffalo horn for the handle, Pinewood for Scabbard (inside), White Metal and “Laha” (Nepali Traditional Glue). Belly3.2 inch. Blade Size and Type16 inch (40.64 cm) Handmade and Unpolished blade . Handle Circumference4.1 Inch. Handle Size and Type5.5 inch (13.97 cm) Buffalo Horn tail tang handle. Hardness of steelspine=22-25 RC, belly=45-46 RC, edge=54-55 RC. Lower Spine6 mm Upper Spine9 mm