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Hearst Museum object titled Khukuri knife set, accession number 9-21907a-d, described as This is a Nepali (Gorkha) khukuri knife with a leather scabbard and the two small tool knifes, the chakma for sharpening the khukuri and the karda is a small knife for use when the large blade is not needed. The stamp on the blade indicates it is made in Darjeeling.At the base of the khukuri's blade is a notch in the form of a trident. This is the trident of the Hindu God Shiva, known for his power to annihilate whatever opposes him.This khukuri is not military grade, but is designed for civilian use for general rather than battle use. This is indicated by the small size of the blade (6 inch). Compare with the military khukuri T-202.Khukuris in collection: T-88; T-89; T-202; T-203

Hearst Museum object titled Khukuri knife set, accession number 9-22015a-d, described as This is a Nepali (Gorkha) khukuri knife with a leather scabbard and the two small tool knifes, the chakma for sharpening the khukuri and the karda is a small knife for use when the large blade is not needed. The khukuri is used in battle and fighting, as well as chopping wood, flesh or bone. Its large, heavy curved blade is ideal both for slashing and chopping. At the base of the khukuri's blade is a notch in the form of a trident. This is the trident of the Hindu God Shiva, known for his power to annihilate whatever opposes him.This khukuri is not military grade, but is designed for civilian use for protection and occasional fights rather than regular battle use. This is indicated by the small short ornamental horn handle and light blade. Compare with the military khukuri T-202.Khukuris in collection: T-88; T-89; T-202; T-203

Hearst Museum object titled Khukuri knife set, accession number 9-21906a-e, described as This is a Nepali (Gorkha) khukuri knife with a leather scabbard and the two small tool knifes, the chakma for sharpening the khukuri and the karda is a small knife for use when the large blade is not needed. The khukuri is used in battle and fighting, as well as chopping wood, flesh or bone. Its large, heavy curved blade is ideal both for slashing and chopping. At the base of the khukuri's blade is a notch in the form of a trident. This is the trident of the Hindu God Shiva, known for his power to annihilate whatever opposes him. This khukuri is not military grade, but is designed for civilian use for protection and occasional fights rather than regular battle use. This is indicated by the fairly short ornamental bone handle. Compare with the military khukuri T-202.Khukuris in collection: T-88; T-89; T-202; T-203

Hearst Museum object titled Knife and sheath, accession number 9-22146a,b, described as a) knife; b) sheath. This is a Nepali (Gorkha) army khukuri knife with a leather scabbard. The khukuri is used in battle and fighting, as well as chopping wood, flesh or bone. Its blade is ideal both for slashing and chopping. The leather scabbard is designed for combat. Unlike nonmilitary khukuris, the blade fits loosely into the scabbard allowing for the used to draw it out very swiftly.This military grade khukuri is designed for battle use. The large heavy blade is used for hand-to-hand combat and for removing the head of a vanquished foe. In modern times, the Gorkha soldiers use firearms for combat, however the khukuri is still needed for removing heads. Khukuris in collection: T-88; T-89; T-202; T-203

Hearst Museum object titled Mechanical dagger, accession number 9-22029, described as This is an ingenious mechanical dagger. The seven inch blade hides in the handle and is brought out and locked in place by a series of pivots and levers.

Hearst Museum object titled Sword with scabbard, accession number 9-22003a,b, described as This is a short sword with scabbard. Its origin may be Indian or Himalayan. It is single-edged, with a sharp point and a heavy back. The scabbard makes it possible to draw the sword quickly, and for the wet sword to dry in the air without the moisture collecting in the scabbard. It could be used as a machete or for military or defense purposes.