These original battle kukri blades were made prior to 1890. Some were made much earlier, but its difficult to determine the exact date. Each kukri is hand made; the steel was smelted, forged, shaped and hammered in Nepal by individual Kamis. These have all seen service with both the Nepali military and the British Army. Blade only without the handle or scabbard. No markings. Approx. 17" long, 2-1/2" wide, 3/8" thick