15" Blade Jungle Or PRI Type Kukri
The Jungle of PRI type is the official combat issue of the Gurkha regiment. This Jungle Khukuri (kukri) is the unpolished standard size khukuri used by Gurkha soldier for tactical jungle warfare. When the Gurkha soldier joins the British Army they get this khukuri (kukri)during training session .
The Jungle of PRI type is the official combat issue of the Gurkha regiment. This Jungle Khukuri (kukri) is the unpolished standard size khukuri used by Gurkha soldier for tactical jungle warfare. When the Gurkha soldier joins the British Army they get this khukuri (kukri)during training session.It is also perfect for rough use because of the unpolished blade.This is the tactical khukuri which is used for jungle warfare by the gurkhas.Therefore it is called jungle khukuri or pri type. The shape and size of this khukuri is similar to service no.1 kukri .
| Material Used | Highly Graded Carbon Steel(car & jeep leaf spring,5160)for blade.Water buffalo Leather for the Scabbard(outside),Water Buffalo Horn for the handle,Pinewood for Scabbard(inside),Brass and “Laha”(Nepali Traditional Glue). |
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| Blade Size and Type | 15 inch (38.1cm) and Unpolished blade. |
| Handle Size and Type | 6 inch (15.24cm). |
| Hardness of steel | spine=22-25 RC, belly=45-46 RC, edge=54-55 RC. |
