8″ Military AEOF Kukri | Hand Forged Blade Authentic British Mini Afghan Khukuri | Handmade By EGKH in Nepal (Medium)

Highly Graded Carbon Steel (Steel 5160, Car Spring)

Imported

Authentic Hand Forged khukuri Blades directly From Nepal

Handmade by “Bishwakarmas” (Born khukuri Makers) using the top quality materials in a very traditional way with predictable tools

8″ Blade with 4.5″ Rosewood handle, Overall length 12.5 Inches, Thickness about 8mm at Spine

Unolished blade, sharp edge, Full tang rosewood handle, Refine Buffalo leather sheath

Razor Sharp blade, Easy to sharp, Balance water tempered.

This is an 8″ Hand Forged Blade Mini Afghan kukri, the current issue Kukri for Military who are in the Afghan war. Therefore the name was derived after Afghanistan. The Army are deployed since the war started for Enduring Operation Freedom in Afghanistan. The Regiment is decided to carry a new kukri fit to the Afghan environment. Therefore the Afghan Kukri AEOF is issued to Army. 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 a finger grip. It is full tang running through it making it super strong which is about 4.5” long. The craftsmanship on this knife is amazing so if you are looking for the finest quality Kukri for a “Christmas Gift” you will not be disappointed. Karda & Chakmak: These are small knives that come with the purchase of this Kukri. Karda is a small knife used for skinning animal hairs and Chakmak which has a blunt edge is used for sharpening the Kukri blade. *Specification of 8″ Hand Forged Blade Authentic British Army Mini Afghan Khukuri: This is a handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement. * Blade size & Type: 8 inch (20.32cm) Handmade and Unpolished blade. * Handle size: 4.5 Inches (11.43cm) full tang handle Indian Rosewood. * Overall Length: 12.5 inches (31.75cm) from the tip of the blade to the pommel of the handle (Approx). * Upper Spine: 8mm. * Belly: 4.6cm. * Weight: 1.10 lbs (500 grams) Approx, Only Blade. * Scabbard: Cotton Covered in Buffalo Leather * Shipping weight: 2.20 lbs or 1 Kg * Origin: Hand forge at EGKH factory in Dharan, East Nepal. * Blade Hardness: spine: 22-25 RC, Belly: 45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC, Steel