Khukuri

Also called kukri, this machete of a knife is unique to Nepal. However, here it is simply another multipurpose household equipment, while abroad it is the weapon that instills fear in the heart of the Gurkha's opponents. Designed to chop, cut or carve, the khukuri comes in handy in various wilderness and household situations. It is also the preferred tool for sacrificing animals and there are some huge designs for this purpose. However, all of them have a small notch at the base of the blade, which makes the blood run off the blade rather than into the handle.