Long-handled Kukri

[Berkley]

Originally Posted by russel

I am now the proud custodian of a long-handled Kukri! ... I will stick to a simple, descriptive name for this style of weapon.

I reached the same conclusion some time ago, since I neither speak nor understand Nepali, and have enough difficulty making myself understood in my native American English.
Congratulations on acquiring a lovely specimen of the type. I took the liberty of editing your picture slightly to show off the lovely chip-carving of typical pattern and the wood grain, which appears to be rosewood or similar.