The mighty kukri is a Nepalese knife that serves both as a tool and as a weapon. It is a hybrid between knife and ax.
It is part of the arsenal of the regiment and the coat of arms of the Gurkha fighters. It is curved and some kukris are made for the modern Indian army.
The kauri or kaura is one of the unique characteristics of the kukri: it is a notch in the shape of a half moon that is located on the inside of the blade, near the handle. This kauri serves to prevent the blade’s blood flow from wetting the handle during combat.
The kukri was used in the First and Second World Wars. Nepalese learn to manipulate them from the age of five.
They come in various sizes, from miniatures to huge sword-like models used in ceremonies where buffalo are slaughtered by a single clean cut.
