Genuine Gurkha Kukri Knife - 10" Black Blade Full tang Panawal Angkhola Village Kukri - Handmade by GK&CO. Kukri House in Nepal.
About 10" Panawal Sirupate Black (Farmer) Kukri:This is traditional kukri(blade) with new full tang gripper handle made of  Rosewood .The name Sirupate is derives from "SIRU"(kind of grass) which is very narrow and sharp.Unlike other kukri's the blade of this kukri  is very narrow so this kukri is named as sirupate  khukuri. This kukri is very famous in Nepal. 10"  blade is made of Highly Graded Carbon with balanced temper on the edge of the blade therefore its very strong.5"handle is made of very strong Rosewood.The Handle is flat full tang. Unlike other handle (Not Rat tail), the handle and Blade is a one single piece and visible all around the handle (See pictures). Two Rosewood pieces joint (Attached) strongly to the metal part of handle with two metal rivets and adjust lanyard hole on handle. The sheath is made of  Cotton Covered in  Brown colour Buffalo Leather. Two small knife(karda & chakmak ).Specification of 10" Panawal Angkhola Kukri:This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurementBlade Size & Type:  10" OR 25.40cm, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, Unpolished Black finished.Blade Thickness: 3/8" Or 0.95mm at the spine(Approx).Handle size: 5" or 12.70cm, Full tang, Indian Rosewood.Overall Length: 15" OR 38.10cm from tip to pommel (Aprox)Sheath: Cotton Covered in Buffalo hideBlade Weight: 1.10 lbs or 17.65 oz or 500 grams.Overall Weight: 2.05 lbs or 32.80oz or 930 grams (Blade, Sheath & two small knives)Shipping Weight: 3.0lbs or 1.5KgOrigin: From Angkhola Village, Made in 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