15" AEOF Afghan Official Issue Genuine Gurkha Kukri-Handmade by GK&CO In Nepal

Description: USA Domestic SellerFree Shipping - USPS Priority Mail 2-5 days guarantee delivery This is the current issue Kukri for Gurkhas who are in Afghan. Therefore, the name derived from the Afghanistan. The Gurkhas are deployed since the war started for Enduring Operation Freedom in Afghanistan (AEOF). The Regiment is decided to carry new kukri fit to the Afghan desert environment therefore the Afghan Kukri is issued to Gurkhas serving in Afghanistan. It is about 22" overall length (tip to pommel). Blade is 15" double layers or Fullers (Chirra) semi-polished made of highly graded carbon Steel (Steel 5160 or Car Spring) with balanced water temper on the edge made it very strong blade. As it is made of carbon steel you can also sharpen as you wish. Thickness of the blade is about 3/8 inch at the thickest part of spine. It is full tang blade running through the handle making it super strong. An extended tang with a lanyard hole is also made to facilitate a wrist cord. The handle is about 6" long from guard to pommel. The Handle shape is different and has finger grip. The scabbard is made out of cotton-wood wrapped with natural water brown colored buffalo leather. The scabbard has a leather loop with fasten-up style in the front with two frogs. Lanyard loop or leather string is also attached at tip of the scabbard. Besides carrying this kukri in combat and training, it can be used to chop wood or bone and cleaning bushes The craftsmanship on this knife is amazing so if you are looking for the finest quality Kukri you will not be disappointed.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. The Kukri Specifications: This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement. Blade Size & Type: 15"OR 38.10cm, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, Highly Polished.Blade Thickness: 3/8" Or 0.95mm at the spine(Approx.)Handle size: 7" Or 17.78cm, Full-tang, made of Sadhan WoodOverall Length: 22" or 56.88cm from tip to pommel. (Approx.)Sheath: Cotton Covered in Buffalo Leather hideBlade Weight: 2.5 lbs or 1360 gramsOverall Weight: 3.5 lbs or 1587 gramsShipping Weight: 4 lbs or 1814 Gram 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.Origin: 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 HandlingWe will ship all orders within 1 business day of payment. DeliveryWe Do Ship world wide. Return PolicyAll items qualify for returns within 30 days of receipt. FeedbackPlease, before leaving negative feedback contact to us. We take our reputation seriously.

Price: 169.99 USD

Location: El Cerrito, California

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