Original Set of Two Nepalese Gurkha Kukri Fighting Knives - One Long Leaf with Scabbard & One Bhojpure U.S. Militaria Approximately 16" in overall length

Approximately 16" in overall length with 12" blade

The dagger has solid nickel silver fittings throughout

These helmets are marked on the back with the letters USN in different ways some embossed and some stamped

Cruver Circle C logo

despite their experience in late 1800s Africa

Original Set of Two Nepalese Gurkha Kukri Fighting Knives - One Long Leaf with Scabbard & One Bhojpure U.S. Militaria Approximately 16" in overall lengthOriginal 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