Authentic 10.5" Blade Service No. 1 Kukri Knife - Rat Tail Tang Water Buffalo Horn Handle, Black Leather Sheath Khukuri - Handmade in Nepal

This Service No.1 khukuri (kukri) is most common and popular khukuri amongst the soldiers. The Service No. 1 Kukri is official issued to in UK Regiment. This khukuri (kukri) is provided to all the British 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. This Service No.1 khukuri (kukri) has Recruiting Years and Country's name engrave on the left side of the blade. This engraving on the blade started because in the olden days the Soldier used to forget their enlistment year due to too many wars. 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 knife 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 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 and enemy blade. Blade Size and Type : 10.5 inch (26cm) and Polished blade. Handle Size and Type : 5.5 inch (14cm) Buffalo horn fixed blade handle. Upper Spine : 11mm. Lower Spine : 9mm. Belly : 1.9 Inch. Handle Circumference : 3.6 Inch. Hardness of steel : spine=22-25 RC, belly=45-46 RC, edge=58-60 RC. Scabbard : Cotton Covered in buffalo leather. The scabbard has dubble frogs which are leather loops used to attach to the belt.

• Authentic Kukri from Nepal: Dealing in the genuine Kukri directly from Nepal, ensuring traditional craftsmanship and quality
• Official Service No. 1 Design: This 10.5 inch blade kukri follows the official design issued to UK Regiment soldiers during enlistment and retained throughout their army career
• Premium Materials and Construction: Features a rat tail tang with water buffalo horn handle, polished blade, and cotton covered black buffalo leather sheath with double frogs for belt attachment
• Traditional Accessories Included: Comes with two pockets on the scabbard holding a chakmak (blunt steel for sharpening) and karda (small utility knife for skinning small animals)
• Precise Specifications: Blade measures 10.5 inches with 5.5 inch handle, upper spine 11mm, lower spine 9mm, belly 1.9 inch, and differential hardness ranging from 22-25 RC at spine to 58-60 RC at edge