Nepal, Kingdom. A Gurkha Kukri United Republic of the ends of the drawstring

the ends of the drawstring dangling between the two rear panels

the obverse bearing dual bands of blue threaded piping interspersed with gold bullion wire threading

all superimposed on silver rays embroidered in silver wire and silver sequins

tabbed medal bed

the blade is made of forged steel

Nepal, Kingdom. A Gurkha Kukri United Republic of the ends of the drawstringKukri with a magnetic steel blade, with a very sharp edge (dhaar) and a very sharp tip (tuppa), designed with a bevelled edge (patti) that runs from the tip to the notch (kaudi) and incorporates a wide spine (bitheu beet). The blade is designed with a flat chest (ang) and without fullers (chirra), with dual grooves (khol) running from the peak (juro) through the belly (ghanti) to the bolster (kanzo), the ricasso (ghari) unmarked on both sides. The