Kukri
The kukri or khukuri (Nepali: खुकुरी khukuri) is a knife which is mostly used by Nepali speaking Gurkhas of India and Nepal. The blade of the knife is curved inward, similar to a machete. It is used as both a tool and as a weapon in South Asia.
| Khukuri | |
|---|---|
 A polished kukri. | |
| Type | Machete |
| Place of origin | South Asia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Gurkha |
| Wars |
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| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Gurkhas |
| Unit cost | $50–100 |
| Produced | 1810 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 450–900 grams |
| Length | 40–45 cm |
The kukri, khukri, and kukkri spellings are of Indian origin.[1] The original Nepali spelling is khukuri.
References
- Illustrated Oxford Dictionary. Great Britain: Dorling Kindersley. 1998. ISBN 140532029-X.
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