The kukri or khukuri (Nepali: खुकुरी khukuri) is a knife, originating from the Indian subcontinent, associated with the Nepali-speaking Gurkhas of Nepal and India. The knife has a distinct recurve in the blade. The kukri is effective as a chopping weapon, due to its weight, and slashing weapon, because the curved shape creates a 'wedge' effect which causes the blade to cut effectively and deeper. Because the blade bends towards the opponent, the user need not angle the wrist while executing a chopping motion. Unlike a straight-edged sword, the center of mass combined with the angle of the blade allow the kukri to slice as it chops. The edge slides across the target's surface while the center of mass maintains momentum as the blade moves through the target's cross-section. This gives the kukri a penetrative force disproportional to its length. The design enables the user to inflict deep wounds and to penetrate bone.

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Fire and Steel war khukuris are built for actual use. 42cm. Stainless steel. Comes semi-sharpened and includes a nylon carrying case that can be attached to a belt.