Gurkha combat knife / Khukuri, dagger India

Traditional Gurkha fighting knife / Khukuri with leather sheathModel/Type: MK II Pattern (blade) with later arsenal overhaul (handle)Manufacturer/Arsenal: Cossipore Arsenal, India („Co“)Year of manufacture: 1917 (blade)Total length: 50 cmBlade length: 35 cmMaterial: carbon steel, hardwood, brass, leatherCondition: Good, age-appropriate original condition with nice patina. No structural damage, blade and handle are solid.Fully stamped false edge: The blade base shows a excellently preserved, deeply struck stamp that documents the military history seamlessly.Co : Cossipore Arsenal (manufacturer in Calcutta, India)I G : Indian Government (property stamp with the British Broad Arrow / crow's foot)II : Official model designation Mark II1917 : Year of manufacture during World War I37 : Personal number of the military acceptance inspectorThe hardwood handle is secured in the classic arsenal style with two visible brass rivets/rosettes.The knife comes with its original black leather sheath. The leather shows age-appropriate signs of use, the stitching is intact and the fit is perfect.