kukri
Curved Nepalese blade
A kukri is a heavy curved knife used by Gurkha soldiers of Nepal, with a distinctive inward-curving blade that widens toward the tip.
The shape concentrates force at the point of impact, making it effective for chopping.
It serves as both tool and weapon: The Gurkha drew his kukri.
Smoothly bent, not angular
- recurveBend back again
- inwardToward the inside
- angleGeometric measure of rotation
- notchV-shaped incision
spine · belly · edge · bevel · fuller · hilt · tang · bolster
South Asian mountain nation
- HimalayasAsia's highest range
- KathmanduNepal's capital city
- regimentColonel-led military unit
- British ArmyUK's land warfare branch
Nepali · bravery · military · soldier · infantry · badge · insignia · valor
Heavy broad-bladed knife
- choppingCutting into pieces
- clearingTreeless space in forest
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- firewoodCut logs for burning
kindling · splitting · skinning · butchering · utility · multipurpose · camp · bushcraft
Very near proximity
- slashingCutting with force
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
fighting · tactical · military · battle · warfare · melee · strike · thrust
curved
Smoothly bent, not angular
notch · spine · belly · edge · bevel · fuller · hilt · tang · bolster · handle
Nepal
South Asian mountain nation
British Army · Nepali · bravery · military · soldier · infantry · badge · insignia · valor · service
machete
Heavy broad-bladed knife
firewood · kindling · splitting · skinning · butchering · utility · multipurpose · camp · bushcraft · outdoor
close-quarters
Very near proximity
- slashingCutting with force
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
sidearm · fighting · tactical · military · battle · warfare · melee · strike · thrust · defensive
blacksmith
Iron-shaping craftsperson
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
metalwork · traditional · craftsmanship · hammer · anvil · tempering · grinding · handle · wood · horn
- Gurkhas
- kniveschef's knife, pocket knife, utility knife, steak knife, boning knife
- ancient weaponssword, swords, shield, shields, bow
- bladed weaponsdagger, sword, stiletto, sabre, dirk
- bladesblade, edge, knife, razor blade, cutting edge
- cutting toolsaxe, saw, saws, knife, blade