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 late 19th C. Regimental Kothimora of good quality. It has a heavy down curving blade of 11 ˝ inches long and well forged. The grip is bone with engraved brass bolsters. The scabbard is wood covered with black leather, mounted with beautifuly chased and pierced silver locket with a gold panel over red fabric background. Embossed silver chape. The compartment for the two by-knives is whole leather and it is intact but the two knives are missing. Total length 15 inches. Good condition. Fgew pitted spots on the blade. The gold panel on the locket is slightly damaged. Replaced Aluminum pommel plate. Very Low Price.