8 Inch Hand Forged Blade Afghan Kukri

Details

This is 8" Hand Forged Blade Mini Afghan kukri, the current issue Kukri for Gurkhas who are in Afghan war. Therefore the name derived after the Afghanistan. The Gurkhas are deployed since the war started for Enduring Operation Freedom in Afghanistan. The Regiment is decided to carry new kukri fit to the Afghan environment. Therefore the Afghan Kukri AEOF is issued to Gurkhas. It is about 12.5" in overall length with an 8" Double Fullered (Angkhola Style) semi-polished made of high graded carbon Steel, Very sharp blade. The handle is made of white Sadhan wood. The shape is different and has finger grip. It is full tang running through it making it super strong which is about 4.5” long. The scabbard is natural leather which is off-white color. This Kukri has Karda & Chakmak.

Specifications Of 8 Inch Hand Forged Blade Afghan Kukri :

This is handcrafted knife therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement.

Additional Info

Material Used	Highly Graded Carbon Steel, 5160, Water Buffalo Refine Leather for Scabbard(outside) and Rosewood for the Handle, Pinewood for the Scabbard (inside), "Laha" ( Nepali Traditional Glue).
Blade Size and Type	8 Inches (20cm) Hand made, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, Semi-polished Blade.
Handle Size and Type	4.5 Inches (11.43cm) full tang handle made of Sadhan Wood.
Upper Spine	9mm.
Lower Spine	No
Handle Circumference	4.1 inch.
Belly	4.6cm.
Hardness of steel	spine=22-25 RC, belly=45-46 RC, edge=54-55 RC.
Weight(Gms)	800.0000