Gurkha World War II Kukri Knife – 18″ Hand-Forged Full Tang Carbon Steel 12 Inch Blade with Leather Sheath & 2 Small Knives – Handmade in Nepal

✅ Key Features

• Historical WWII Design – Modeled after the kukri carried by Gurkha soldiers in World War II campaigns across Burma and Malaya.

• Authentic Hand-Forged Blade – 12″ high carbon spring steel (5160 truck/car spring), hand-hammered and water-tempered by Bishwakarma artisans.

• Full Tang Panawal Handle – 5.5–6″ dark rosewood handle with riveted full tang for battlefield-level durability.

• Complete Traditional Set – Comes with water buffalo leather sheath and two small knives: Karda (sharp utility) and Chakmak (sharpener/striker).

• Specifications – Overall length: 18–19″ | Thickness: ~3/8″ spine | Weight: ~1.8 lbs (800g with sheath) | Hardness: Spine 22–25 RC, Belly 45–46 RC, Edge 58–60 RC.

• Multipurpose Use – Ideal for survival, camping, bushcraft, heavy-duty chopping, personal safety, or as a collector’s historic heirloom.

📏 Specifications

• Blade Length: 12″ (semi-polished, sharp edge)

• Handle Length: 5.5–6″ (dark rosewood, full tang Panawal)

• Overall Length: 18–19″

• Thickness: ~3/8″ (10mm) at spine

• Weight: ~1.8 lbs (800g with sheath)

• Steel: 5160 high carbon spring steel (car/truck spring)

• Blade Hardness: Spine 22–25 RC | Belly 45–46 RC | Edge 58–60 RC

• Sheath: Water buffalo leather with wooden core

• Accessories: Karda (utility knife) & Chakmak (sharpener/striker)

🌍 Historical Significance

The World War II Kukri was a standard issue for Gurkha soldiers who fought in some of the most demanding jungle campaigns in history. Its lighter, more agile design gave Gurkhas speed and precision while maintaining the chopping power kukris are famous for. To this day, it remains one of the most popular and iconic kukri models worldwide — valued by collectors, survivalists, and military enthusiasts alike.