Handmade Nepalese Gurkha Issue Kukri Fighting & Survival knife (10 inch Blade)

Handmade Nepalese/British Military Gurkha Issue Kukri Fighting & Survival knife (10 inch Blade) This kukri is made by hand by expert kukri Bladesmiths in Nepal at Khukuri Nepal (KHukuri Craft Pvt. Ltd. Nepal)  This is the “standard size kukri” (khukuri) that is carried by the Nepalese Gurkha soldiers, and Gurkha “Security Contractors” around the world. Referred to as the “Service No. 1” model. The  Kukri is officially issued to Gurkhas in UK upon completion of their selection and training. The khukuri (kukri) is a prized possession of all British Gurkha soldiers. It is carried by them throughout their army life and is a central part of the identity as warriors. They are inspected regularly by an officer, thier kukri is usually used during Parade and Duty. It has two pockets on the back of the scabbard that holds a blunt steel called “Karda and chakmak”. One is the sharpener which is used to care for the edge of the blade & the other is used for administrative tasks. The notch