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USA Domestic SellerFree Shipping - USPS Priority Mail 2-5 days guarantee deliveryAbout the Gurkhas- 5" Black (Rust Free)BladePanawalWooden Handle Kukri (Packet knife)
"Panawal" refers to full tang handle, this kukri has a full tang handle so the kukri is named as Panawal kukri. The blade is made by the continue beating process. The 5" blade is made of highly graded carbon steel (spring of truck, Car) with water pouring temper on the blade so it is very strong. 4"full tang handle is made of Indian rose-wood and fixed with two metal rivets. Scabbard is made of water-buffalo leather. This Kukri can be use for cutting wood, firewood, meat, clearing bushes etc. Due to small size this Kukri can be a best tool for camping. The craftsmanship on this knife is amazing so if you are looking for the finest quality for desktop or small work or Gift, you will be not disappointed.
Specification of 5" Black (restfree) Panawal:
This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement.
- Blade size & Type: 5 Inches (12.7cm) Handmade, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, Semi-polished blade.
- Handle size: 4 Inches (10.16cm) full tang handle made of Rose Wood.
- Thickness at the Spine: 5/16" Appoximately (7mm).
- Overall Length: 9 Inches (22.86cm) from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle (Approx.)
- Weight: Approximately 12.35 oz, 0.77 lb or 375 grams, Blade and Sheath Scabbard.
- made of Cotton Covered in Buffalo Leather.
- Origin: Dharan, East Nepal Shipping
How to maintain your Kukri:
1. Apply machine oil, gun oil, or animal fat on the blade after every use.
2. Its recommended that you don't leave any fingerprints on the blade. If its necessary to touch the blade, you should clean it by using petrol/gasoline or oil and wipe with soft cloths.
3. Your Kukri blade is made of Carbon Steel and can rust easily. In case of rusting rub it with a fine sandpaper, clean the dirt using some oil or gasoline and wipe it with a clean soft cloth then apply oil. Check the blade frequently and apply oil regularly.
4. Use shoe polish for the leather sheaths. Use brass polish or silver polish (the type used for brass fittings or sliver sheaths).
5. Most of the Kukris come with two utility knives; the blunt knife (chakmak) is used for sharpening the blade The other one - sharp edge (karda) is used for small tasks such as a pen knife.
Origin: GK&CO.Kukri factory in Eastern Nepal.Blade Hardness: spine: 22-25 RC, Belly:45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC, Steel Type: 5160 Car Spring
