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GK&CO.KUKRI
Genuine Gurkha Kukri Knife from Nepal
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You are bidding on Brand New
Gurkha Army Service No.1 Kukri
Standard Issue to the British Gurkhas!
About British Army Service No. 1 Kukri:
Among all the Khukuris or Kukris, Service No. 1 is the most famous all over the world as it is issued to the Gurkhas when they enlist and carry throughout their military career. This is Official Issue. This Kukri very important and most popular among the Gurkhas and they keep it as their valuable procession all of their life. This is also called Standard Issued in Gurkha Units as they have few other military kukris issued in special occasion or during training. The blade is made of Highly Graded Carbon with balanced temper on the edge of the blade therefore its very strong. Besides carrying the knife in war time, this blade can be used to chop wood or bone cleaning bushes. This is also called Standard Issued in Gurkha Units as they have few other military kukris issued in special occasion or during training.
Where this
Kukri is Made?
All the Kukri are hand forge in GK&CO. Kukri factory in small town called Dharan which is located in eastern part of Nepal. Dharan is very famous and important place for Gurkha recruiting. It is also known as Gurkha town as most of towns' residents are Ex-Gurkha soldiers. GK&CO. KUKRI has its own factory in Dharan where all the kukris are hand made by blacksmiths.
This Kukri's Specifications:
This is handcrafted knife therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement. The following measurment is approximatation only.
* Blade Hardness: S pine: 22-25 RC, Belly: 45-46 RC, E dge: 58-60 RC, Steel Type: 5160 Car Spring
* Blade size & Type: 10.5 Inches (26.67cm) Hand made, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, Highly Polished Blade
* Handle size: 5 Inches (12.7cm) full tang handle made of Buffalo horn.
* Overall Length: 16.5 inches (41.91cm) from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle (Aprox)
* Weight: 1.54 lbs or 24.70 Oz (700 grams) Approx, Blade and Sheath & Karda & Chakmak
* Scabbard: Cotton Covered in Buffalo Leather
* Origin: Dharan, East Nepal
* Item Location: This item will be shipped from our showroom in Nepal or our Outlet in California USA.
Material Used: High Grade Carbon Steel, Water Buffalo Leather for Scabbard (outside) and buffalo horn for the Handle, Cottonwood for the Scabbard (inside) and "Laha" special type of Nepali Traditional Glue.
Karda & Chakmak: These are small knives come with Kukri. Karda is small knife used of skinning animal hairs and Chakmak is used of sharpening the Kukri blade in its blunt. When you bid or buy this item you will also get these two unique knives.
Wooden Stand: The wooden display stand is made of Rosewood and very smoothy finishing. If you wish to buy wooden display stand, its cost you additional $ 8.00 and we will combine the shipment. Please send us email in order to received single invoice for wooden stand with Kukri .
Note: You are bidding on Kukri means its blade, scabbard and Karda & Chakmak. All other items shown on the pictures are only for decoration & information purposes and not for sale on the auction. This is handcrafted knife therefore please keep it in mind that each one might have slight variations in measurement.
What is Kukri or Khukuri?
The Kukri carries great historic values . It is formidable weapon of Gurkhas and enquisite piece of local craftsmanship that symbolizes the pride, valor and the bravery of the Gurkhas. The cutting edge is inwardly curve in shape, is synonymous with the valor of legendary Gurkhas. It is the icon of Nepal. It is also the basic and traditional utility knife of the ...
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