Name/Title
Nepalese Gurkha Kukri KnifeEntry/Object ID
1987.01.2258aDescription
A traditional Nepalese Gurkha kukri (khukuri) knife with the characteristic inward-curving steel blade, designed for both utility and military use. Long associated with the Gurkha soldiers of Nepal, the kukri served as an everyday tool as well as a close-combat weapon.Collection
Artifact CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
KnifeNomenclature Class
Multiple Use T&E for MaterialsNomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Height
2-1/2 inWidth
17-1/2 inDepth
1 in