This is a 13″ Service No.1 Bone & Wooden Handle Kukri, made by EGKH, Nepal. The blade is the same as the issue blade Service No.1 and Service No.1 khukuri (kukri) are the most common and popular khukuri amongst the soldiers. This khukuri (kukri) is provided to all the British soldiers during enlistment and is retained by them throughout their army career.
Blade Size and Type
13" High Graded Carbon Steel, 5160. Highly Polished Blade.
Belly
5.9cm
Handle Circumference
4.1 Inch.
Lower Spine
3mm.
Upper Spine
10 mm.
Hardness of steel
22-25 RC, belly= 45-46 RC, edge= 58-60 RC.
Material Used
Bone, High Graded 5160 Carbon Steel, Pinewood, Refined Water Buffalo Leather
