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Elite Warrior Kukri
Elite Warrior Kukri -
History:
The Kukri was issued to the Gurkha Officers in India and regularly trained in its use. The weapon was
used in combat in both World War I and World War II, where it earned a deadly reputation among enemy
forces. The Greek kings in Afghanistan and India in later centuries who had relation with Mediterranean
culture (after the time of Julius Caesar and Roman merchants, who had a huge commercial presence in
India) seem to have used tools similar to kukri, and possibly were promoters of it.
Measurements:
Total Length = 14 " Blade Length = 9 ½ " Blade Width = 2 3/16" Blade Thickness = 3/16"
Handle Length = 4 ½" Handle Width = 1" at Narrowest point
Handle: Scales are Walnut wood
Weight = 22 oz
The Kukri was issued to the Gurkha Officers in India and regularly trained in its use. The weapon was
used in combat in both World War I and World War II, where it earned a deadly reputation among enemy
forces. The Greek kings in Afghanistan and India in later centuries who had relation with Mediterranean
culture (after the time of Julius Caesar and Roman merchants, who had a huge commercial presence in
India) seem to have used tools similar to kukri, and possibly were promoters of it.
Measurements:
Total Length = 14 " Blade Length = 9 ½ " Blade Width = 2 3/16" Blade Thickness = 3/16"
Handle Length = 4 ½" Handle Width = 1" at Narrowest point
Handle: Scales are Walnut wood
Weight = 22 oz
Price - $170
