This is of the one of the latest product of EGKH. The "Mukti"(saving/freeing from sin) is designed for survival as well tactical use. This Knife is a tool that performs multiple functions. Each area of the knife is made to execute several functions with ease. This can be use as a chopping blade, as a carving blade or as a pounding area. This Blade can chop, split, carve, score, scrape, notch, and drill wood, bone, and even antler. This knife comes with Guard with gripper handle so it is very easy to hold and handle. It can be used to gut and skin an animal then scrape the hide. It can be lashed to a pole for use as a spear. It is an extremely versatile and useful knife. The craftsmanship on this knife is amazing so if you are looking for the finest quality survival knife you will not be disappointed.* Specification : This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement :- Blade Size and Type : 21 inch (53.34cm) Handmade and Unpolished blade. Handle Size : 15.5 inch (39.37cm) Rosewood full tang handle. Overall length : 36.5 inches (77.47 cm) from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle (Aprox). Material Used : Highly Graded Carbon Steel, water Buffalo Leather for Scabbard(outside) and Rosewood for the Handle, Pinewood for the Scabbard (inside), Whitemetal and "Laha" ( Nepali Traditional Glue). Weight : 3500 gms (7 lbs Approx) with packaging, Net weight only machete is 3200 gms. Upper Spine : 10mm. Lower Spine : 5mm. Belly : 9.5cm. Handle Circumference : 7 Inch. Hardness of steel : spine= 22-25 RC, belly= 45-46 RC, edge= 58-60 RC. Place of Origin : Hand Forge at EGKH Factory in Dharan (Eastern part of Nepal).