The Kukri, legendary close combat weapon of the Gurkha regiments of Nepal, is to this day standard military issue. This version, produced to Indian armed forces specifications, retains the traditional accessory knives and the blade notch symbolizing the trident of Shiva, the war god. KEY FEATURES: * Carbon steel full-tang blade * Hardwood handle * Authentic Styling MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 11 1/2 inches HANDLE LENGTH: 5 inches OVERALL LENGTH: 16 1/2 inches WEIGHT: 1lb 13oz THICKNESS: .24 inches