11 Inch Service no.1 kukri | Gurkha Issue Khukuri Blade

Description

This Service No.1 khukuri (kukri) is the most common and popular khukuri amongst the Gurkha soldiers. Service No. 1 Kukri is officially issued to Gurkhas in UK Regiment. This khukuri (kukri) is provided to all the British Gurkha soldiers during enlistment and is retained by them throughout their army career. Inspected regularly by an officer, this khukuri (kukri) is usually used during Parade and Duty. ars. 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 kukri 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 a 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 an enemy blade. Blade Size and Type: 10.5 inches (26cm) and Polished blade. Handle Size and Type: 5.5 inches (14cm) Buffal