Genuine Handmade Kukri/Khukuri Knife - 13-inch Blade for Service Personnel

The Service No.1 is the most famous Kukri knife worldwide, owing to its close association with British soldiers. This best-selling model is issued to all British soldiers upon enlistment, and they retain it throughout their army career. The blade of this Kukri is made of high-grade carbon steel, measuring approximately 13 inches in length, while the buffalo horn handle is 6 inches long. The sheath is crafted from buffalo hide, and the entire knife weighs around 800 grams.

Accompanying the Kukri are two accessory knives: the Karda, a sharp-edged tool used for skinning animal hairs, and the Chakmak, a blunt knife employed for sharpening the blade. It's important to note that each Kukri is handcrafted, so there may be slight variations in measurements.

The Kukri Specifications are as follows: - Blade Hardness: Spine: 22-25 RC, Belly: 45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC - Steel Type: 5160 Car Spring - Blade Size & Type: 13 Inches (33.2cm) Handmade, Highly Graded Carbon Steel, Highly Polished Blade - Handle Size: 6 Inches (15.24cm) full tang handle made of Buffalo horn - Overall Length: 19 inches (48.24cm) from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle (Approx.) - Weight: 1.76 lbs or 28.21 Oz (800 grams) Approx. - Blade, Sheath, Karda, and Chakmak Scabbard: Cotton Covered in Buffalo Leather - Origin: Dharan, East Nepal

This authentic Kukri knife is handmade by the Bishwakarma, a member of the Kami/Biswakarma castes, who are the traditional inheritors of the art of Kukri-making. It is crafted using the top-quality materials and traditional methods, with predictable tools, ensuring a consistent and high-quality product.

The 13-inch blade is made of high-graded carbon steel, with a thickness of approximately 3/8 inches or 10mm at the spine. This ensures the Kukri is very sharp or easy to sharpen, as it is made of carbon steel or car spring or railway track. The 6-inch buffalo horn Rat-Tang handle, combined with the 19-inch overall length (approximately), provides a well-balanced and durable Kukri that weighs around 800 grams, including the white sheath.

The Kukri is an authentic, handmade product imported directly from Nepal and available in the USA, ensuring its quality and craftsmanship.

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