Citadel Forge Kukri 13.75" Overall, Differentially Hardened DNH7* Steel Full Tang
Palisander Handle, Premium Leather Sheath, Nylon Carry Case
Superb Workmanship, Solid!
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The Kukri has endured for centuries because it’s equally effective as a fighting knife, around the camp or in the jungle! Only the American Bowie has influenced, inspired and informed as many modern day knife designs.
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Specifications:
Overall: 13 3/4"
Blade Length: 8 1/4"
Weight: 18.5oz
Blade Steel: DNH7
Handle Material: Palisander
True Full Tang
A utilitarian version of the Nepalese fighting knife
Kukri are adept at many different tasks depending on the design, light and fast for a primary fighting knife or thick and heavy for back-woods bushcraft. Citadel's version takes a more utilitarian approach, hitting the sweet spot right in the middle of these two extremes. Extremely useful around the camp or on a hunt the knife can be quite effectively pressed into fighting service if needed.
Made from a single piece of high carbon steel. The blade is hand forged from imported DNH7 and differentially hardened in the Japanese style. This process creates a hard, durable edge and a softer more resilient spine and tang. The blade is sharpened to a full convex profile which greatly increases the durability of the hardened edge. True full tang with Palisander wood grips with traditional flared butt.
A full grain leather belt sheath is included featuring Citadel's unique button and loop fastener. This system securely holds the knife in place but can be broken easily enough in the event the knife needs to be removed quickly for an emergency. As DNH7 is a high-carbon steel the knife should not be stored in the leather sheath for a long period of time; a nylon zipper storage pouch is included for long-term storage instead
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History:
The Kukri is an ancient weapon that dates back to the Kiratis who came to power in Nepal about the 7th Century. In modern times all members of the Brigade of Gurkhas receive training in it’s use. It first gained fame in the Gurkha War for it’s effectiveness. It’s continued use through World Wars I & II enhanced it’s reputation among both Allied troops and enemy forces. It’s acclaim was demonstrated by one unit’s situation report. It reads “Enemy losses: ten killed. Ours nil. Ammunition expenditure nil.” During WWII the Kukri was adopted by many of the British, Commonwealth and US troops including Special Ops units like the Chindits and Merrill’s Marauders that conducted long range penetration and jungle warfare.
On September 2, 2010 a retired Army Gurkha soldier Bishnu Shrestha, alone and armed only with his kukri, defeated a score of bandits who attacked the passenger train he was on in India. He killed three of the bandits, wounded eight more and though wounded himself by a gunshot convinced the others to retreat.
When the Zombie Apocalypse comes the kukri will be the weapon of choice. In Resident Evil: Extinction the heroine Alice (Milla Jovovich) dispatches legions of the undead dual wielding the vicious blades and and demonstrating once again the advantage of a weapon that never runs out of ammo :)
Design:
The kukri is designed primarily for chopping. The shape varies a great deal - from being slightly to highly curved, with smooth or sharply angled spines. Traditionally it includes two smaller blades; one used for sharpening (the Chakmak) and one for tasks requiring more precise control (the Karda, meaning ‘small knife’)
There are substantial variations in blade dimensions depending on intended us as well as region of manufacture and smith that produced it. Generally the spines are very thick, up to .2 to .4 in (5 to 10 mm) at the handle tapering to less than .1 in (2 mm) at the point. A standard issue kukri is usually 16 to 18 in overall (40 to 45 cm) and weighs between 1 to 2 lbs (450 to 900 grams). They usually have a notch at the base of the blade, called a kauda, kaudi, or cho. Various theories have been offered for the original purpose including that it a symbol representing Shiva, a Hindu deity of dedicated to destruction of evil, among much else.
The handles are most often made of hardwood or water buffalo horn and often comes with a flared butt that allows better retention in drawing, cutting and chopping. Most have metal bolsters and butt plates generally made of brass or steel. It typically comes in a wooden scabbard wrapped in leather with a metal chape and is most often carried vertically in back of the belt.