12 Blade WWI Historical Gurkha Kukri knife Handmade Nepal, by GK&CO. Kukri House
About 12 Blade WWI Historical Yak Leather Sheath Kukri - This is the re-production of old World War I era Kukri. This Kukri is a very famous among Military Knife collectors because of the facts that this is the very design of this Kukri was carried/used by the Gurkhas in hand-to-hand battle in the Jungle of Burma during world War 1st. This Kukri knife played a very significant role in creating the history of the Gurkhas. We re-constructed the Kukri based on antique Kukri that was used during the WWI and customized the weights, its thickness, handle eg. Lanyard and sheath to utilize in this modern world.
This Kukri was also great to use for any kind of heavy works. It can be used to chop wood, fire wood, bone, cleaning bushes. The blade is made of Highly Graded Carbon Steel and its semi-polished. It is broad and more curved then Standard Kukris therefore it is perfect while use. The Handle is flat full tang.
Unlike other handle (not Rat-tail), the handle and blade is a one single piece and visible all around the handle (See pictures). Two Rosewood pieces joint (Attached) strongly to the metal part of handle with three metal rivets and adjust lanyard hole on handle. Special Brown Sheath is made of Genuine Yak Leather. The blade is 12" long with 5.5" handle (Overall 17.5 Inches). It weighs approximately 2.85 lb or 1300 grams.
The craftsmanship on this knife is amazing so if you are looking for the finest quality Kukri you will not be disappointed. Two Small Accessory Knives: The Karda; which has a sharp edge is used of skinning animal hairs & other one called Chakmak which has blunt edge is used for sharpening blade.
Official Training Gurkha knife - 12 Blade WWI historical Kukri -Handmade by Bishwokarma or Kaami in Nepal and imported by Namaste Craft. 12" Full tang Semi Polished Blade with 5.5" Rosewood Handle, Overall length 17.5", Thickness about 3/8" or 12 mm at Spine. Highly Graded Carbon Steel (made out of Car or truck spring), Yak leather sheath, two small utility knives comes with it. Appox 2.85 lb or 1300 grams with Blade and Sheath & Karda & Chakmak. This is historical icon of Nepal & Gurkha. The Kukri is use by renewal Gurkha. Its one of the most practical day to day use knives in household of Nepal in general purpose. Made in eastern Part of Nepal by skilled Kaami. The item "12 Blade WWI Historical Gurkha Kukri knife Handmade Nepal, by GK&CO. Kukri House" is in sale since Wednesday, September 30, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Modern Fixed Blade\Custom & Handmade". The seller is "namaste-craft" and is located in El Cerrito, California. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia, South africa, New Zealand, Egypt, Reunion.- Handmade: Yes
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Nepal
- Blade Length: 12 inch long blade
- Blade Material: High-Carbon Steel
- Blade Type: Drop Point
- Blade Edge: Razo Sharp
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Type: Hunting
- Features: Lanyard Hole
- Handle Material: Sadhan Wood
- Tang: Full
- Brand: GK&CO.