The Panawal Ankhola Gurkha Khukuri (Kukri) is traditionally carries either in Jungle Wood Cutting, Hiking, Kitchen Use or in civil life Specially designed for Easy Carry. Very effective when used as the kukri, it is a symbolic kukri of the Nepal, and of all Gurkha throughout the world. Kukri is Signifying the courage and valor of the bearer in the battlefield. It is a part of the regimental weaponry and heraldry the Nepalese Gurkha Rifled. It is known to many people as simply the "Gurkha blade" or "Gurkha knife". An attacking knife (kukri). The blade is made of Highly Graded Carbon with balanced temper on the edge of the blade therefore its very strong. Besides carrying Big knife in war time but not this, this blade can be used to chop wood or bone cleaning bushes. This is also called Standard Issued in Gurkha Units as they have few other military kukris issued in special occasion or during training. The Gurkha Kukri Specifications: This is handcrafted knife therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement. * Blade Hardness: Spine: 22-25 RC, Belly: 45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC, Steel Type: 5160 Car Spring * Blade size & Type: 4.25 Inches Approx. Hand made, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, polished Blade * Handle size: 4.5 Inches full tang handle made of Wood. * Overall Length: 9 inches from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle Scabbard: Cotton Covered in Buffalo Leather.