Item No: #IQ13W
This is a 13-inch British Gurkha Iraq Operation Khukuri Knife with full Tang Gripper Blocker Handle. This Kukri is one of the best Khukuri that has a heavy deep gripping handle and used by British Gurkha Soldiers in the Iraq Operation. This is one of the largest and sturdiest Khukuri in its kind. This is a great Khukuri for heavy works such as clearing the bush, cutting timbre, meat,and bone etc.
Blade Material
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Highly Graded Carbon Steel, Semi/unpolished blade
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Steel Category
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A grade leaf spring steel (from car or jeep 5160)
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Hardness of Steel
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Spine 22 & 25 Rc, Midpoint of the belly 45 & 46 Rc, and the edge 54 & 55 Rc.
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Handle Made Of
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Wood
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Length of Handle
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6 inch
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Scabbard Made Of
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Water Buffalo Hide/Leather (Outside) and Pinewood (Inside)
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Manufacturing type
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Handmade with a fix blade
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Thickness of Spine
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1 cm
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Length of Blade
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13 Inch
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Overall Length
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19 Inch
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Weight of Blade
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900-950 Grams
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Overall Weight
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1300 Grams
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Shipping Weight
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1500 Grams
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*As Khukuris are handmade they may have slight variations in measurements. The Khukuri comes in a leather case and with two smaller knives: the Karda and the Chakmak.The Karda is used as an auxiliary knife and The Chakmak is used for sharpening the blade of the Kukhuri.
Shipping:
We will ship within 24 hours from the receipt of payment and advise the tracking number. We use international expedited shipping.
CAUTION
Khukuri can be dangerous. There are some ways to use it in order to avoid accident.
DO NOT HIT THE KUKHURI AGAINST ANY METAL, STONES OR ANY OTHER HARD MATERIALS. Make sure your blade is always dry after use and apply some lubricants on the blade to protect it from rust.
IMPORT REGULATIONS:
Import duties, taxes, and other charges ( if any) at destination countries are of buyer ’s responsibility.