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Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri
The Kukri blade, with its markedly downward curved blade, has long been identified with the Gurkha Warriors of Nepal, the ferocious mercenaries who have who have wielded this blade for over 150 years in the service of the British Empire.
The Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri was inspired by Cold Steel President, Lynn C. Thompson's close association with Dr. Maung Gyi, chief instructor of the American Bando Association, and a renowned martial artist with wide-ranging knowledge and skills. Under Dr. Gyi's tutelage, Lynn gained insight into the full potential of the Kukri and learned it was not just a chopping weapon but a piercing, slashing, and smashing weapon as well. Smashing techniques allow the Kukri to function as a hammer or mallet. A concentrated blow with the back of the blade can break large branches.
With Dr. Gyi's input, Thompson designed a longer, narrower point for the Gurkha Kukri with more distal tapering to the spine. This resulted in a thinner, sharper point which can be deeply driven into thick, tough targets with minimal effort.
Finally a masterfully designed Kraton handle was added to maximize the blade's potential. Perfectly contoured and deeply checkered, it offers a superb non-slip grip and cushions the hand from the shock of the hardest blow.
Made out of SK-5 High Carbon Steel, the blade is precision ground and heat treated to rival the strength, toughness, and edge retention of the famous Cold Steel Japanese swords. Check out its superior fit, finish and sharpness and then put it to work and you'll agree it is an incredible bargain.
The blade is almost an inch wider near the tip than at the handle, shifting the knife's balance point forward to allow a substantial blow to be struck with minimal effort, using inertia alone to complete the cut.
Each Gurkha Kukri is supplied with a Secure-Ex¨ sheath to protect the blade.
The Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri was inspired by Cold Steel President, Lynn C. Thompson's close association with Dr. Maung Gyi, chief instructor of the American Bando Association, and a renowned martial artist with wide-ranging knowledge and skills. Under Dr. Gyi's tutelage, Lynn gained insight into the full potential of the Kukri and learned it was not just a chopping weapon but a piercing, slashing, and smashing weapon as well. Smashing techniques allow the Kukri to function as a hammer or mallet. A concentrated blow with the back of the blade can break large branches.
With Dr. Gyi's input, Thompson designed a longer, narrower point for the Gurkha Kukri with more distal tapering to the spine. This resulted in a thinner, sharper point which can be deeply driven into thick, tough targets with minimal effort.
Finally a masterfully designed Kraton handle was added to maximize the blade's potential. Perfectly contoured and deeply checkered, it offers a superb non-slip grip and cushions the hand from the shock of the hardest blow.
Made out of SK-5 High Carbon Steel, the blade is precision ground and heat treated to rival the strength, toughness, and edge retention of the famous Cold Steel Japanese swords. Check out its superior fit, finish and sharpness and then put it to work and you'll agree it is an incredible bargain.
The blade is almost an inch wider near the tip than at the handle, shifting the knife's balance point forward to allow a substantial blow to be struck with minimal effort, using inertia alone to complete the cut.
Each Gurkha Kukri is supplied with a Secure-Ex¨ sheath to protect the blade.
These very popular, time tested knives have been in our line for many years and are ideal for just about any mission. Now made out of SK-5 High Carbon Steel, they are precision ground and heat treated to rival the strength, toughness, and edge retention of our famous Japanese swords. Check out their absolutely superior fit, finish and above all sharpness and then put them to work and we are sure you'll agree they are an incredible bargain.
