This khukuri is the second largest knife or khukuri used for sacrificial ceremonies especially for goats. During the Nepalese festival; Dashain, which falls mainly in the month of October, a large number of goats and other domestic animals are sacrificed to celebrate the event on a special day called "Mar" (Sacrifice). It is customary for families to purchase
a goat locally and sacrifice after the necessary ceremonies are done. This khukuri has 18" long blade, 7" long handle and it weighs 2800 grams approximately. The blade is made from reinforced steel used in railway tracks, handle is made from Brass and sheath is made from a high quality pattern leather of water buffalo hind. All the making and building of the khukuri is done by hand using only conventional domestic tools. This khukuri was made by highly skilled craftsmen of Eastern part of Nepal. This Long 18 Khukuri with brass handle has a beautiful dragon carved on its blade carved by very skillful craftsmen using only hand made tools. On its stand this khukuri looks a magnificent decoration piece for your drawing room.