What are the detailed parameters of Nepalese military machetes?

Nepalese machetes are divided into small, medium, large and extra large, and medium is generally used for military purposes.

The specific parameters are as follows:

Total length -38cm, knife length -23cm, handle length-15cm, knife width: 4.3cm, knife thickness: 0.45cm

Blade material: high manganese steel, sheath material: leather case, handle material: mahogany.

Blade structure: integrally forged blade, technology: manual hammer forging, traditional water quenching.

Nepalese army knife, that is, Nepalese machete, or more accurately, Gurkha machete.

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What does Nepal Army Knife stand for?

Gurkha Knife is not only the national sword of Nepal, but also the honor symbol of Kulka soldiers. Soldiers who have won meritorious service will get Gurkha knives with his name engraved on them.

In the recorded war history, the cold snow blade of Gurkha knife first showed its power in the battle between British troops stationed in India and Gurkha soldiers in western Nepal in 18 14, and since then, countless legends have been produced. In the hands of Gurkha people, this seemingly insignificant little machete has turned into an extremely dangerous weapon. In several battles, it has established a rare reputation for bravery and tenacity in the face of the enemy.

When the rifle doesn't catch fire, or the bullets run out, the Gurkhas will pull out the Gurkha knife and fight the enemy to the death with great courage. This scene gave birth to the legendary color of Gurkha Dao. Gurkha knives have always been super clean killing weapons. After being stabbed twice, the enemy often flinches, and when he dies, he will be surprised by such kind stabbing, because it is a quick assassination.

As the national knife of Nepal, it originated in ancient times, not only as a powerful weapon for prevention, but also as a multifunctional knife for Nepalese mountain residents. As a versatile tool, it is also indispensable for every Nepalese family, especially the Gulong, magal, Rai and Limbu tribes in central and eastern Nepal. Besides being a symbol of courage and tenacity, it is also a symbol of Nepalese culture.

The front part of Gurkha knife distributes the weight at the end of the blade to increase the cutting speed and strength. Compared with machetes, Gurkha knives have many uses. The tip of the knife can hit the target, and the curved blade can cut or split the target. Moreover, its heavier blade is more likely to cause deeper wounds than machetes, and even cut off muscles and bones.

The sharp blade under the blade of Phoenix Net-Leng Xue is a world-famous Nepalese army knife.

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