Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:sword
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
khukuri
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
symbol of Nepalese heritage
|
| gptkbp:firstDocumented |
early 19th century
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kukri knife
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:India
gptkb:Nepal gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:material |
metal
wood horn |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
used in traditional rituals
forward-curving blade iconic weapon of Gurkhas |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Nepal
|
| gptkbp:scabbardMaterial |
gptkb:leather
wood |
| gptkbp:symbol |
bravery
Nepalese identity |
| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:Nepalese_Army
gptkb:Gurkhas |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
ceremonial purposes
utility combat |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkb:World_War_I gptkb:World_War_II gptkb:Anglo-Nepalese_War |
| gptkbp:weapon |
curved
typically 30–38 cm |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gurkha_regiment
gptkb:British_Army_(Gurkha_regiments) |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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