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The Cold
Steel 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 or to deliver
non-lethal blows in a self-defense role. A concentrated blow with the
back of the blade can break bones or be lethal if directed at the head.
With Dr. Gyis 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 blades fierce potential. Perfectly
contoured and deeply checkered, it offers a superb non-slip grip and
cushions the hand from the shock of the hardest blow. The Gurkha Kukri
VG-1 San Mai III blade will out-chop any factory or handmade knives;
including swords twice its size, even expensive, hand forged Japanese
Katanas. Its the heaviest Kukri on the market. 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 and
allow you to wear it safely and securely on your side always ready to
defend you and your loved ones.
Specifications:
Blade: 12 in.
Overall: 17 in.
Thick: 5/16 in.
Steel: VG-1 San Mai III
Sheath: Secure-Ex
Weight: 22oz
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