Karda Knife

Name/Title

Karda Knife

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.2258b

Description

Small karda utility knife associated with a Nepalese kukri knife set. Housed in a secondary pocket on the reverse of the kukri sheath, the karda complements the larger blade by providing a fine cutting edge for tasks requiring greater precision. It was used for activities such as food preparation, carving, skinning, and other everyday utility work, allowing the kukri itself to be reserved for heavier cutting and chopping.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Knife

Nomenclature Class

Multiple Use T&E for Materials

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

1987.01.2258