This is the current issue Kukri for Gurkhas who are in Afghan war. Hence, the name is derived from Afghanistan and the kukri resembles the desert. The Regiment is decided to carry new kukri fit to the Afghan environment. It is about 16" in overall length with an 11" Double Fuller-ed (Angkhola Style) semi-polished made of high graded carbon Steel, Very sharp blade. The handle is made of Rose-wood. The shape is different and has finger grip. The scabbard is natural leather which is brown color. Two small knives comes along within the scabbard named as "karda" and "chakmak". Karda which can be used to skinning animal skins, cutting papers and for small purposes. Chakmak is used for sharpening the blades of the khukuri/kukri. *Specification of 11" Afghanistan Enduring Operation Freedom Kukri (AEOF): This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement. Blade size & Type: 11 inch (27.5cm) Handmade and Unpolished blade. Handle size: 5 Inches (11.25cm) full tang handle Indian Rosewood. Overall Length: 15.5 inches (38.75cm) from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle (Aprox) Weight: 1.76 lbs (800 grams) approx, Blade Hardness: spine: 22-25 RC, Belly: 45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC, Steel Blade and Sheath & Karda & Chakmak. Scabbard: Cotton Covered in Buffalo Leather Shipping weight: 3.00 lbs or 1.5 Kg Origin: Hand forge at Khukuri Trade factory in Dharan, Eastern Nepal.
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