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This Khukuri has glorious History that makes every Nepali Proud. Even the Khukuri was designed before second world war, but got more popularity when it was used during world war by the Gurkha soldier who easily defeat to their enemy and got successes in every step. This Khukuri is called Deharadune Khukuri also and reason is that before 2nd world war, this Khukuri was making Deharadun India for the British Gurkah/ Indian Gurkha soldiers but the design was originally from Nepal. The Blade of Khukuri is more curved and heaver then normal Khukuri. The blade is Made of Train Track Graded Carbon steel and Handle is made Horn, Wood, Aluminum or Brass. For the scabbard is made of Buffalo hide. The standard weight of this khukuri with scabbard is 800 grams while the blade is 11.5 Inch and with handle it is measured 16.5 Inch.
All Gurkhas, regardless of ethnic origin, speak their mother language(nepali), also known as Khas Kura or Khas Bhasa, a National language(an indo-aryan language) of Nepal. They are also famous for their large knife called the kukri (khukuri), which is featured in an curve shaped configuration on their emblem,used a Same verson of this khukuri for their victory in the world war II to destroy their enemy .
Blade Size and Type : 11inch (30cm) and polished blade.
Handle Size : 5.5 inch (14cm).
Overall length : 16.5 inches.
Weight : 950 gms (33 Oz.Approx).
Material Used : Highly Graded Carbon Steel(car & jeep leaf spring,5160)for blade,Rose Wood for the handle
Water buffalo Leather for the Scabbard(outside),Pinewood for Scabbard (inside),Brass and “Laha” (Nepali Traditional Glue).
Hardness of steel : Spine=22-25 RC, Belly=45-46 RC, Edge=54-55 RC
Place of Origin : Dharan (Far Eastern Nepal).
