Brigade of Gurkhas Brigade of Gurkhas Brigade of Gurkhas is the collective name which refers to all the units in the British Army that are composed of Nepalese Gurkha soldiers. The brigade, which is 3,640 strong, draws its heritage from Gurkha units that originally served in the British Indian Army prior to Indian independence, and prior to that served for the East India Company. The brigade includes infantry, engineering, signal, logistic and training and support units. They are known for their kukris, a distinctive heavy knife with a curved blade, and have a reputation for being fierce and brave soldiers. The brigade celebrated
Diamond knife Diamond knife A diamond knife is a very sharp knife in which the edge is made from diamond, invented by Humberto Fernández Morán in 1955. Diamond knives are used for medical and scientific applications where an extremely sharp and long-lasting edge is essential. The knives are very expensive to initially purchase, depending on the quality and size of the knife; in addition the knives must be professionally sharpened as the edge dulls. Diamond knives are used in eye surgery, specifically in refractive surgery. In particular they are the main tool, together with the microscope, for the radial keratotomy invented by