13" Service Kukri - High Carbon Steel Khukuri, Hand Forged Knife, Nepal Traditional Kukri

This 13" Service No.1 khukuri (kukri) is most common and popular khukuri. All Khukuris have two pockets on the back of the scabbard which hold a blunt steel called "chakmak" for sharpening the blade or for striking spark from flint and a little knife known as "karda" used for skinning small animals such as rabbits. The notch (kaura or kaudi) in the blade near the hilt of most khukuris serves as conduit for the blood on the blade to drip out, thus preventing it from soiling the hilt, as well as a device for catching and neutralizing and enemy blade. This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement Blade Size and Type : 13 inch (33.02 cm), Hand Forged Polished Blade.. Handle : 4.5 inch (11.43 cm) tail tang water buffalo Handle. Weight : 850 gms (30.5 Oz Approx) only khukuri blade weight. Upper Spine : 11 mm Belly: 4.7 cm Handle Circumference : 4.1 inch. Overall length : 17.5 inches from tip to pommel (Approx). Place Of Origin : EGKH Factory in Dharan (East Nepal)

• Authentic Nepal Craftsmanship: EGKH Nepal company owned and run by Ex Veteran who supply hand forged high quality kukris blade to all around the world
• Traditional Hand Forging Process: Handcrafted in the EGKH factory outlet in Nepal by famous and very skilled blacksmith using very high quality materials in a very traditional manner
• Blade Specifications: 13 inch blade with 4.5 inch horn tail tang handle, overall length 17.5 inches and thickness about 11mm at spine
• Premium High Carbon Steel Construction: Hand forged high graded carbon steel blade, 5160 grade steel for superior durability and performance
• Razor Sharp Edge: Razor sharp blade that is easy to sharpen, balance water tempered for daily work and heavy duty tasks
• Differential Hardness Design: Blade steel hardness varies from spine at 22-25 RC, belly at 45-46 RC, to edge at 54-55 RC for optimal strength and cutting performance
• Quality Assurance: Each blade comes with EGKH mark on the blade and quality warranty certificate for authenticity verification