The kukri has 14.5" blade made of 5160 highly graded carbon steel with the balance temper on the edge so its very strong .Even the kukri have flat and long blade the kukri's weight is just 700grams,curve handle and light blade makes the kukri comfortable to use.5.5" rat tail handle is made of water buffalo horn. Traditional type of scabbard is made of natural water buffalo leather with beautiful design on it.Two knife "karda" sharp one is for small type of work and "chakmak" blunt one is for sharpening the main blade. Beside carrying the knife on war time this kukri can be used to cut wood, firewood, clearing bushes ,cut meat ,bone etc.T his one may be best one for the knife collector since this knife is actual used by the gurkha during the world war . The 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: 14.00Inches (35.56cm) Hand made, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, polished Blade. * Handle size: 6 Inches (15.24cm) rat tail handle made of water buffalo leather and highly polished . * Overall Length: 20 inches (50.8cm) from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle . * Weight: 2.20 lbs or 35.27Oz (1000 grams) Approx., Blade and Sheath * Scabbard: Cotton cover in natural leather. *Blade Hardness: Spine: 22-25 RC, Belly: 45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC, *Steel Type: 5160 Car Spring.
