8" Blade Gurkha Mini Afghan Issue Kukri, Traditional EGKH Khukuri Knives

About this itemHandmade by "Bishwakarmas" (Born khukuri Makers) using the top quality materials in a very traditional way with predictable tools8" Blade with 4.5" Rosewood handle, Overall length 12.5 Inches, Thickness about 9 mm at SpineUnpolished blade, sharp edge, Full tang rosewood Blocker Gripper handle, Refine Buffalo leather sheathRazor Sharp blade, Easy to sharp, Balance oil tempered. Product descriptionThis 8" Blade Mini Afghanistan Enduring operation Freedom Brown Sheath Gripper Blocker Handle khukuri is most genuine and popular khukuri because the Gurkha soldiers who were in Afghanistan, they can carry this blade. This kukri is not necessary to all british gurkhas who are in Afghanistan but who like to have this kukri thay can have this .This kukri's handle is quite different from other kukris and is good for working, very comfortable to use . The sheath also matches with Afghanistan environment,so this kukri is very famous like other gurkha kukri. Inspected regularly by an officer, this khukuri (kukri) is usually used during Training and Duty. All Khukuris have two pockets on the back of the scabbard which hold a blunt steel called "chakmak" for sharpening the blade or for striking spark from flint and a little knife known as "karda" used for skinning small animals such as rabbits. 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.*Specification of 8" Blade Mini Afghan Brown Sheath Gripper Blocker Handle (AEOF) Kukri : This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement.Blade size & Type: 8 inch (20.32cm) Handmade and Unpolished blade.Handle size: 4.5 Inches (11.25cm) full tang Gripper Blocker handle Indian Rosewood.Overall Length: 12.5" from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle (Aprox)Weight: 1.32 lbs (600 grams) Approx, Blade and Sheath & Karda & Chakmak.Scabbard: Cotton Covered in Buffalo LeatherShipping weight: 2.20 lbs or 1 Kg.Blade Hardness: spine: 22-25 RC, Belly: 45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC, Steel.