Original 19th Century Nepalese Gurkha Long Leaf Kukri Fighting Knife with Scabbard, Chakmak & Karda Bren LMG freezing rain and freezing weather

freezing rain and freezing weather and at night they were warehoused in barns with no heat or blankets

The curved blade of this example is in good condition

operating number 41-24603

while the vest data label is  faded

HUNTSMAN & SONS 11

Original 19th Century Nepalese Gurkha Long Leaf Kukri Fighting Knife with Scabbard, Chakmak & Karda Bren LMG freezing rain and freezing weatherOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. The Gurkha Kukri is possibly the most recognizable and famous fighting knife ever developed. Indigenous to the mountain Kingdom of Nepal, home of the Gurkhas who were "absorbed" into the British sphere of influence with the Treaty of Seguli in 1816. These ferocious fighters were infamous for their valor and for using the kukri an amazing "Tool of Death". It is a forward leaning leaf shaped blade, which provided