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:

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Length: Blade- 26 cm
Handle- 14 cm
Overall- 40 cm
Material Used: Blade- RC-5160, Highly Graded Carbon Steel, Leaf springs, Jeep springs, Train leak
Handle- Sand wood
Scabbard- Yak Hide for outside and Pinewood for inside
Glue- Laha (Nepali Traditional Glue)

Weight: Khukuri - 1 Kilogram Approx.)
Shipping- 1.5 Kilogram

Belly: 5.5 cm

Spine: 8 mm(Center) & 3 mm(Tip)

Hardness of Steel: Spine 22-25 RC
Belly 45-46 RC
Edge 58-60 RC


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

Precaution:
1)The blade is made out of carbon steel Rc-5160 so, it's not rust free. Any engine oil can be used to prevent rust. Sandpaper can be used to clear the rust from the steel.
2)Put your hand at the spine( mathilo bhag) or the belt( faras ) of the scabbard while taking out or putting in the scabbard.
3)Use file or the blunt knife to sharpen the blade otherwise if you use a machine to sharp a steel it might alter the hardness of the steel.


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.