11" Blade World War Gripper Horn Handle Khukuri or Khukris - Handmade By EGKH

This II World War Gripper Horn Handle is one of the Very Famous Kukri of the Military. This model is re-production of World War II era kukri. It has customized finger gripper on the handle which makes comfortable to use. This is carried by Military in hand-to-hand combat in the Jungle of Burma during the 2nd World War. It is Historic Kukri. This Khukuri was originated in Nepal but later Indian Military Army applied it. The blade is heavier and more curved then the current Kukri issued to Military.With its origin in Nepal this World War or Dehradoone Khukuri(kukri) was later imitated by the Indian Military army in Dehradoon during World War II. Its popularity was such that Nepal could not meet the increasing demand hence Dehradoon took over and started producing it in a large scale. This is how this World War Khukuri (kukri) got its name & The Dehradoone Khukuri" also. This World War khukuri (kukri) has one of the most beautiful shaped due to more curves in the front part of the blade.It is slightly larger than the current issue.As it is because it was more in use in the World War Days * Specification of 11" Blade World War Gripper Horn Handle Khukuri : This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement Blade Size & Type: 11" OR 27.5cm, Highly Grade Carbon Steel 5160, Polished Blade. Blade Thickness: 10 mm at the spine(Approx). Handle size: 5.5 & or 13.75cm, tail tang made of Water Buffalo Horn. Overall Length: 16.5" OR 43.75cm from tip to pommel (Approx) Sheath: Cotton Covered in Water Buffalo hide Blade Weight: 38 oz or 950 grams.