Damascus Kukri 18" OA SHARP 266 Layer + Service Knives & Premium Sheath Superb!

Description

Handmade 18” Damascus Kukri
& Service Knives
Rosewood & Olive Wood Handle with Brass Pins & Stainless Spacers
266 Layers 1085 High Carbon Steel + 15N20 Bright Steel
~ 55 HRC Damascus, Water + Ladder Pattern
Premium Wood Core Leather Sheath + Frog (Holder) & Large Belt Loop
Strong, Sharp, Combat Ready
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The Kukri has endured for centuries because it’s equally effective as a fighting knife, around the camp or in the jungle! Only the American Bowie has influenced, inspired and informed as many modern day knife designs.
Comments:
The materials, workmanship and quality control of these kukri is superb
. I have kukris ranging in price from .00 to 0.00 and this one hits the sweet spot. Good construction, tough, solid, and SHARP!!! The damascus will take an incredible edge where the difference in materials seem to create a infinitesimal serrated edge - you can feel it but not see it. The design, beautiful patterned steel, thick genuine leather sheath and traditional smaller knives make it a personal favorite. I love the kukri in general, the fact that they've been combat/jungle/survival knives for over 12 centuries and are still in widespread use today.
18" OVERALL
11.5" DAMASCUS BLADE (10.75 CURVED CUTTING EDGE + 1.5" RICASSO)
SERVICE KNIVES (CHAKMAK & KARDA) ARE 4.5" EACH WITH 3" BLADES
ROSEWOOD + OLIVEWOOD HANDLE, BRASS & STAINLESS SPACERS
PREMIUM LEATHER
SHEATH WITH FROG, FITS BELTS UP TO 3"WIDE
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Manufacturer's Description - Product Details:
• All our Damascus blades are given at least
266 layers
during the forging process, with many of them surpassing that mark by several layers.
• Our handles are genuine bone, horn, or stag antler. Some also feature walnut or rosewood handles. We do not use resin to make the handles for any of our Damascus product line.
• We use genuine brass in our bolsters, guards, and inlays. We do not use brass plated steel.
• Our Damascus knives and swords are available with a variety of tangs (i.e. full or encapsulated tangs).
• We currently use two combinations of steel in the forging process of our Damascus blades. Some blades will use a blending of 1074 high carbon steel and WS1 mild steel, while others use a combination of 1085 high carbon steel and 15N20 bright steel.
• All our Damascus blades are
Rockwell tested between 52 to 58
, or higher. This determines the durability of the blade and its ability to hold a fine edge.
• The Damascus knives, swords, and blanks are subject to an “acid wash” that helps accentuate the contrast between the types of steel used in the forging of the blades. Because the tang will typically be covered by whatever handle material is used, that part of the blade is generally not subject to the acid treatment. However, the “swirl pattern” of the contrasting steels that is characteristic of Damascus blades will still be visible when inspected closely.
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History
:
The Kukri is an ancient weapon that dates back to the Kiratis who came to power in Nepal about the 7th Century. In modern times all members of the Brigade of Gurkhas receive training in it’s use. It first gained fame in the Gurkha War for it’s effectiveness. It’s continued use through World Wars I & II enhanced it’s reputation among both Allied troops and enemy forces. It’s acclaim was demonstrated by one unit’s situation report. It reads “Enemy losses: ten killed. Ours nil. Ammunition expenditure nil.” During WWII the Kukri was adopted by many of the British, Commonwealth and US troops including
Special Ops
units like the Chindits and Merrill’s Marauders that conducted long range penetration and jungle warfare.
On September 2, 2010 a retired Army Gurkha soldier Bishnu Shrestha, alone and armed only with his kukri, defeated a score of bandits who attacked the passenger train he was on in India. He killed three of the bandits, wounded eight more and though wounded himself by a gunshot convinced the others to retreat.
When the Zombie Apocalypse comes the kukri will be the weapon of choice. In
Resident Evil: Extinction
the heroine Alice (Milla Jovovich) dispatches legions of the undead dual wielding the vicious blades and and demonstrating once again the advantage of a weapon that never runs out of ammo :)
Design
:
The kukri is designed primarily for chopping. The shape varies a great deal - from being slightly to highly curved, with smooth or sharply angled spines. Traditionally it includes two smaller blades; one used for sharpening (the Chakmak) and one for tasks requiring more precise control (the Karda, meaning ‘small knife’)
There are substantial variations in blade dimensions depending on intended us as well as region of manufacture and smith that produced it. Generally the spines are very thick, up to .2 to .4 in (5 to 10 mm) at the handle tapering to less than .1 in (2 mm) at the point. A standard issue kukri is usually 16 to 18 in overall (40 to 45 cm) and weighs between 1 to 2 lbs (450 to 900 grams).  They usually have a notch at the base of the blade, called a kauda, kaudi, or cho. Various theories have been offered for the original purpose including that it a symbol representing Shiva, a Hindu deity of dedicated to destruction of evil, among much else.
The handles are often made of hardwood or water buffalo horn and come with a flared butt that allows better retention in drawing, cutting and chopping. Generally they have metal bolsters and butt plates made of brass or steel.
It typically comes in a wooden scabbard wrapped in leather with a metal chape and is most often carried vertically in back of the belt.