Hand Forged Nepalese military kukri, Gurkha Issue Kukri Fighting & Survival knife-Service no-1 (10.5 inch Blade)
This kukri is made by hand by expert kukri Bladesmiths in Nepal at Khukuri Nepal (Khukuri Craft Pvt. Ltd. Nepal)
-I know there are many kukri makers in and out of Nepal that make kukri knives of varying quality and price. Rest assured I will not sell garbage kukri knives. I will not sell display knives... I will only sell real working Kukri knives & other knives that are high quality and made from 5160 high carbon steel and hardened correctly.
If you find a super cheap Kukri understand there is a good chance you are getting a display kukri and made with substandard materials and workmanship.
-This is the standard size military kukri” (khukuri) from Nepal.
It also serves as a device for catching and neutralizing and enemy blade… pretty cool!
-It has a beautiful 10.5 inch Blade, Full-Polished. Made of leaf springs from truck/vans/cars. Leaf spring is 5160 high Carbon Steal and Carefully balance tempered (which is one of the most important points)
-It has a 5 inches “Rat tail” Handle made of buffalo horn, The way they were originally made for superior balance.
-Blade width at the belly is approximately 1.85 inches or (47 Millimeters)
-The Blade thickness in spine is approximately 0.31 Inches (8 millimeters)
-The blades edge is hardened to between 58-60 RC.
-Comes with a sharpener and a small knife called the “karda” and “Chakmak in Nepalese.
-Also comes with handmade Scabbard made out of Cotton wood and Covered in buffalo leather.
Please Note:
- When you bid or buy this kukri knife you are confirming that you are an adult and doing a legal purchase. we takes no responsibility for any illegal purchase.
- Kukri knife Is Sharp tools, Use With Caution & Protection.
- Keep kukri Knife Out of the Reach of Children.
-Apply motor oil or any lubricant to the blade surface at least once a month or after each usage.
-Avoid fingerprints after oiling the blade.
-While on display, clean dirt, waste products, etc. often picked up by the blade's surface with a soft dry towel and kept away from water and damp.
-Oil the blade heavily, wrap it in plastic with food wrap, or polythene (no air pockets), and keep it out of the scabbard before storing it.
-Store the kukri knife dry, at room temperature
-If you have any questions about this beautiful historic blade please feel free to ask.