The Kukri, legendary close combat weapon of the Gurkha regiments of Nepal, is to this day standard military issue. This version, produced to Indian armed forces specifications, retains the traditional accessory knives and the blade notch symbolizing the trident of Shiva, the war god. * Overall Length: 16-1/2" * Blade: 11-1/2" * Handle: 5" * Thickness: .24" * Weight: 1lb 13oz