The KHUKURI is the traditional weapon of the Gurkha people from NEPAL. It is an every day tool used for hunting, agriculture, defense and fighting, and every man in Nepal is proud to carry one for use and as a symbol of status. It derives its shape from the “KOPIS” the ancient Greek sword. This specific example is early 19th C. of very good quality. It has a heavy down curving blade of 13 inches long, 3 inches wide at its widest point and very well forged. The hilt is carved The scabbard is wood covered with black leather. The two by-knives are also of good quality with wood hilts. Good condition. Very good age patina to the ivory. The scabbard is worn in few places.