11" World War II Gurkha Kukri knife,Kukris,Khukri,Buffalo horn handleGK&CO.Kukri

Description: USA Domestic SellerFree Shipping - USPS Priority Mail 2-5 days guarantee delivery about the Gurkhas' Historical Issue- 2 nd World War Wooden Handle Kukri: This is the replica version of the kukri carried by Gurkhas in hand-to-hand combat in the Jungle of Burma during the 2nd World War. It is Historic Kukri. This Khukuri was originated in Nepal but later Indian Gurkha Army applied it. The blade is heavier and more curved then the current Kukri issued to Gurkhas. In the wartime, the sight of this formidable Khukuri in the hands of the Gurkha soldiers was enough to bring the enemy at their wit's ends. This Kukri is a very famous knife among tourists and collectors because of the fact that it was actually used by Gurkha soldiers/army during world wars. This Kukri knife played a very significant role in creating the history of the Gurkhas. This Kukri is also great to use for any kind of heavy or light duty. The water poured temper on the blade makes it very strong. The blade is made of highly graded carbon steel (mostly used in railway tracks).The overall length of the blade is 16.5” while the blade is 11” long. Besides carrying the knife in war time, this blade can be used to chop wood or bone cleaning bushes. Two Accessory Knives: The Karda; which has a sharp edge is used of skinning animal hairs & other one is called Chakmak (blunt) is used for sharpening blade. Specification of 2 nd World War: This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement.Blade Size & Type: 11" OR 27.94 cm, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, Highly Polished.Blade Thickness: 3/8" Or 0.95mm at the spine(Approx)Handle size: 5.5" Or 13.79cm, Rat-Tail tang,made of Nepalese Water Buffalo Horn HandleOverall Length: 16.1/2" or 41.91cm from tip to pommel. (Aprox)Sheath: Cotton Covered in Buffalo hideBlade Weight:19.5 oz or 312 gramsOverall Weight: 2 lbs or 32 oz or 800 gramsShipping Weight: 2.5 lbs or 1.25 KgOrigin: GK&CO.Kukri factory in Eastern Nepal. Blade Hardness: spine: 22-25 RC, Belly:45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC, Steel Type: 5160 Car Spring How to maintain your Kukri: 1. Apply machine oil, gun oil, or animal fat on the blade after every use. 2. Its recommended that you don't leave any fingerprints on the blade. If its necessary to touch the blade, you should clean it by using petrol/gasoline or oil and wipe with soft cloths. 3. Your Kukri blade is made of Carbon Steel and can rust easily. In case of rusting rub it with a fine sandpaper, clean the dirt using some oil or gasoline and wipe it with a clean soft cloth then apply oil. Check the blade frequently and apply oil regularly. 4. Use shoe polish for the leather sheaths. Use brass polish or silver polish (the type used for brass fittings or sliver sheaths). 5. Most of the Kukris come with two utility knives; the blunt knife (chakmak) is used for sharpening the blade The other one - sharp edge (karda) is used for small tasks such as a pen knife.

Price: 99.99 USD

Location: El Cerrito, California

End Time: 2023-12-17T20:01:58.000Z

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