The classic issue kukri of modern time has following dimensions and materials:

Blade Made Material :- Made of Highly Graded Carbon Steel.

Description

The classic issue kukri of modern time has following dimensions and materials:

Blade Size & Type: 10"OR 25.5 cm, Highly Grade Carbon Steel rust free
Semi- Polished.
Blade Thickness: 3/8" Or 0.95mm at the spine (Approx.)
Handle size: made of Rose Wood 5." Or 12.8 cm, Full tang
Overall Length: from tip to pommel Approx. 15" or 38 cm.
Sheath: Cotton Covered in Buffalo hide
Blade Weight: 2 oz. or 700 grams
Overall Weight: 2.5 lbs. or 24.00 oz. or 900grams
Shipping Weight: 2.8 lbs. or 1.4 Kg

* Origin: Hand Forge at Nepalese Handicraft Zone Factory in Dharan, East Nepal
Blade Type:
Hand Forged Full Tang, Bowie, Combat

THE ORIGINS OF THE FAMOUS GURKHA KNIFE - KNOWN AS THE KUKRI OR KHUKURI

There are a number of different theories about the origin of the Gurkha kukri (or khukuri ). One is that it is a descendent of the machaira, the curved cavalry sword of the ancient Macedonians carried by Alexander’s horseman when he invaded north west India in the Fourth Century BC. Another not necessarily contradictory theory is that the Gurkha knife originates from a form of knife used by the Mallas who came to power in Nepal in the Thirteenth Century. Arguably the most credible theory about the kukri's origins is that this unique Gurkha knife was developed in isolation by the peasants of Nepal. The kukri's size and dimensions may have been shaped by the environment as a longer weapon would have been impractical given the very steep hillsides that characterize much of Nepal.