Traditional Nepalese Kukri Knife

This is a traditional knife handcrafted by master-craftsman and imported directly from Nepal, the land of spirituality and the majestic Himalayas. Great as table topper or as a traditional tool knife. The blade is 5.25 inches, while the overall length of the knife is 9.25 inches, including a solid wood handle. The cover of the knife is made of leather and has exquisite engraved trappings made of two different metals. The leather cover also has a strap that allows the knife to be carried on a thin traditional belt. The kukri (alternatively spelled khukri or khukuri) is a curved Nepalese knife used as a decorative piece in cities, but traditionally served as both a tool and as a weapon. It is a symbolic weapon of the Nepalese Army, signifying the courage and valor of the bearer in the battlefield. It is used in many traditional rituals among different ethnic groups of Nepal, including one where the groom has to wear it during the wedding ceremony. During the annual Dashain festival, kukris are ceremonially blessed. The cutting edge is inwardly curved in shape and is the icon of Nepal. The pronunciation "kukri" is of western origin, the Nepalese people to whom this weapon belongs pronounce it as "khukuri." While most famed from use in the military, the kukri is most commonly used as a multipurpose tool, and is a very common agricultural and household implement in Nepal. Its use has varied from building, clearing, chopping firewood, and digging to cutting meat and vegetables, skinning animals, and opening tins, depending on the size of the blade.