Chhukuri Dual Edge
The name of this Khukuri derives from the combination of Churi (local name for small knife) and the khukuri so the name of this khukuri comes from Churri + Khukuri = Chukuri. The blade of this Chukuri knife is the mixture of both khukuri/kukri and knife. It has khukuri shape in the lower spine (or main cutting part) of the blade and knife shape on the upper spine at the end of the blade. It can be used for both purposes as khukuri and as utility knife when required. measurement :-
The name of this Khukuri derives from the combination of Churi (local name for small knife) and the khukuri so the name of this khukuri comes from Churri + Khukuri = Chukuri. The blade of this Chukuri knife is the mixture of both khukuri/kukri and knife. It has khukuri shape in the lower spine (or main cutting part) of the blade and knife shape on the upper spine at the end of the blade. It can be used for both purposes as khukuri and as utility knife when required. A metal hand guard is attached just above the handle at the bottom of the blade of the khukuri which is known as Kabjawal for the safety of the user. The handle is designed in Eagle Head which makes it easy to use and carry and beautiful to look at This system is newly designed and very useful for special task like tough and heavy duty.
* Specification of 6" Chhukuri Dual Edge Full Tang Blade Kukri : This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement :-
Material Used | Highly Graded Carbon Steel(car & jeep leaf spring, 5160) for blade. Refine Water buffalo Leather for the Scabbard (outside), Rosewood & water buffalo bone for the handle, Pinewood for Scabbard(inside), pinewood inside. White metal and Laha (Nepali Tradit |
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Belly | 5.08 cm. |
Blade Size and Type | 6 inch(15.24 cm) and Unpolished blade, Handmade. |
Handle Circumference | 4 Inch. |
Handle Size and Type | 5 inch (12.7 cm) and full tang Guard handle. |
Hardness of steel | spine=22-25 RC, belly=45-46 RC, edge=54-55 RC. |
Lower Spine | 3 mm. |
Upper Spine | 8 mm. |