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, 2 ˝ inches wide at its widest point and very well forged with three narrow fullers near the spine and a very interesting shape of the cho (The notch at the base of the blade). The grip is carved from polished rhino horn with a very clear fibrous structure and the bolster is silver. The scabbard is wood covered with black/blue velvet fitted with yellow metal (Probably low gold content) beautifully embossed. The compartment for the two by-knives, as well as the knives are missing. Very good condition.