This is with original shape traditional sirupate kukri, The name Sirupate is coined from two different words “siru” meaning type of Nepali grass and “pate” meaning leaf. It looks like the siru leaf. It is genuine handmade Nepali traditional kukri. This kukri (khukuri) is must famous in Nepal. Rat tail (hidden tang) handle has a plain and simple handle. Semi-polished blade, It is called ‘jungle’ because no machine buffing is used in the blade but the natural high hill river stone is used to sharpen and finish the blade. This is one of beautiful souvenir or gift items as well. It has two baby knives; one sharpener which it used for sharping original blade and another one is used for paper cutting and letter opener etc.
Origin: Dharan and other eastern towns of Nepal
Materials: Blade: High grade carbon steel (leaf spring)
Handle: Rosewood, Scabbard: water buffalo leather
Size: Overall Length: 22.5 inch (57 Centimeter approx.)
Blade: 16 inch (41 Cm ), Handle: 6.5 inch (16 Cm approx.)
Maximum Blade width: 4.6 Centimeter (46 mm approx.)
Maximum Blade thickness: 0.9 Centimeter (9 mm approx.)
Overall Weight: 1200 gram (2.64 pound approx.)
Shipping Weight: 1500 gram (3.3 pound approx.)
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