This kind of blade is very useful for light work, nowadays British Army also uses a similar this kind of light blade for jungle training. This blade can be used to chop wood cleaning bushes and do other kinds of domestic and jungle work. The notch (Kaura or kaudi) in the blade near the hilt of most khukuris serves as the conduit for the blood on the blade to drip out, thus preventing it from soiling the hilt, as well as a device for catching. Blade: Blade is Made of 5160 carbon steel, Leaf spring of truck, 21 inches Semi polished, Balance water tempered on the Edge, very strong. Handle 12 inches long for 2 hand handling, Full tang, Made of horn and water buffalo bone Scabbard: Made of Cottonwood cover in Leather. Specifications: Material Used: Highly Graded Carbon Steel 5160, water Buffalo Leather for Scabbard(outside) and rosewood for the Handle, Pinewood for the Scabbard (inside), Brass, white metal, and "Laha" ( Nepali Traditional Glue). Blade Size and Type Large: 21 inches (53.34 cm), Hand Forged Blade. ( EUK ) Blade Size and Type Small: 10 inches Handle Size and Type: 12 inches long for 2 hands handling Full tang Guard Handle. Upper Spine: 7 mm. Lower Spine : 3 mm. Handle Circumference:4.5 Inch. Belly: 5.3 cm. Hardness of steel Spine=22-25 RC, Belly=45-46 RC, Edge=58-60 RC. Weight(Grams) : 1200.0000