The KHUKURI is the traditional weapon of the Gurkha people from NEPAL. It is an every day tool used for hunting, agriculture, defense and fighting, and every man in Nepal is proud to carry one for use and as a symbol of status. It derives its shape from the “KOPIS” the ancient Greek sword. This specific example is 19th C. Kothimora of good quality. It has a heavy down curving blade of 11inches long, very well forged. The hilt is dark wood. The scabbard is wood covered with black leather, mounted with beautifuly chased silver locket and chape. The compartment for the two by-knives is missing. Total length 15 inches. Good condition. A chip in the pommel and partially open seams of the scabbard.