This knife is patterned after a World War I version, but with the modification of full tang rosewood handle for added strength.This hand forged blade using traditional tools keeps the tradition alive. It is a great khukuri knife. Due to blade and handle shape, this knife is made for chopping. Handle shape follows the traditional style. It comes with the 2 traditional side knives and traditional style scabbard. One of the side knives is a small sharp knife for utility called a Karda knife and the other is a dull flat piece of hardened steel called Chak Mak and used to hone the blade in the field. Spine1/4 inchBlade Length12 inchOverall Length17 1/2 inchesWeight22 ounces / 625 gramsMaterialsSpring Steel