'khukuri' is the distinctive curved Nepali knife that is synonymous with the Gurkhas and Nepal. The kukri is respected throughout the world for its fearful effectiveness as a close combat weapon, but it is also a humble multi-purpose tool used as iconic and instantly recognisable blade holds deep spiritual and historical significance for Gurkhas .Very effective when used as a weapon is also a symbolic weapon of the Gurkha regiments throughout the world, signifying the courage and valor of the bearer in the battlefield. This  versatile  tools is issued to all British gurkha soildiers during enlistment and is retained by them through their arm career .It is used during parade and combat and is regularly inspected by an officer.