Authentic Gurkha Kukri - 8" Blade Mini Jungle Khukuri - Handmade by best Blacksmith at GK&CO.Kukri House in Nepal
8" Blade Mini Jungle KukriThis is Jungle version Kukri . This is slightly smaller than standard Jungle so called Mini Jungle. The handle fits well in the hands of the Gurkhas who are normally short statured. It is used for small cutting, pruning and similar tasks. The blade is 8" long and the Indian Rosewood handle is 4.5" long. Kukri weighs including scabbards about (500 grams). The scabbard is made of wooden frames wrapped with buffalo leather hide. Almost all Nepalese use this kukri because of its handy size. This blade can be used to chop wood or bone cleaning bushes.Karda & Chakmak: These are the two small knives that come with all traditional Kukris. The Chakmak is the thick piece of metal without an edge. It is used in a way similar to a strop to hone the edge of the kukri while in the field. The Karda is the sharpened one that is used for general purposes and for more detailed work. The dimensions of Karda & Chakmak are: 1.75" blade (Appox) with a 1.5" handle (Appox).Specification of  Mini Jungle Kukri:Blade size & Type: 8" (20.32cm) tip to handle, Highly Grade, Highly polished Carbon Steel blade.Handle size: 4.5" (11.43 cm) Rat tail tang handle made of Indian Rosewood.Overall Length: 12.5"  (31.75 cm) from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle (Aprox)Weight: 1.10 lbs or 17.63 Oz (500 grams) Approx,  Including Sheath, Karda & ChakmakScabbard: Cotton Covered in Buffalo Leather.Shipping weight: 2.0 lbsOrigin: Dharan, East NepalHardness of Steel: Spine=22-25 RC, Belly=45-46 RC, Edge=54-55 RCThis is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement.