About the Gurkhas' 12 Inch 3 Chirra (3 fuller) Beast Khukuri
The Tin Chirra, named tin (meaning three) this Kukri has three Chirras (fullers) on its blade and is one of GK&Co. Kukri Houses finest products to date. The blade of this Kukri is 12” with a semi-polished high grade carbon steel With balanced water pouring temper on the edge of the blade made to last. With a scabbard covered in Black colored genuine leather and a handle made of burly Rosewood the 5” handle has a flat full tang unlike other handles (Not Rat tail) with artistry surrounding the entire grip. The handle and Blade graciously flow into a single unit joined by two Rosewood pieces powerfully attached to the metal part of handle with metal rivets. Additionally this blade can be used to chop wood, cut through bone and clear jungle brush.
Two Accessory Knives: The Karda, which has a sharp edge is used of skinning animal hairs & other one is called Chakmak (blunt) is used for sharpening blade.
This is handcrafted kukri therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement.
Blade Hardness: Spine: 22-25 RC, Belly: 45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC, Steel Type: 5160 Car Spring
Blade size & Type: 12. Inches (30.38cm) Handmade, Highly Grade Carbon Steel, Semi- Polished Blade
Handle size: 6 Inches (15.25cm) full tang with Guard handle made of Rose Wood Overall Length: 15 Inches (53.34cm) from tip of the blade to pommel of the handle (Approx.)
Weight: 2.12lbs or 33.92Oz (975grams) Approx, Blade and Sheath & Karda & Chakmak
Scabbard: Cotton Covered in Yak Leather.
Origin: Dharan East Nepal
How to maintain your Kukri: |
1. Apply machine oil, gun oil, or animal fat on the blade after every use.
2. Its recommended that you don't leave any fingerprints on the blade. If its necessary to touch the blade, you should clean it by using petrol/gasoline or oil and wipe with soft cloths.
3. Your Kukri blade is made of Carbon Steel and can rust easily. In case of rusting rub it with a fine sandpaper, clean the dirt using some oil or gasoline and wipe it with a clean soft cloth then apply oil. Check the blade frequently and apply oil regularly.
4. Use shoe polish for the leather sheaths. Use brass polish or silver polish (the type used for brass fittings or sliver sheaths).
5. Most of the Kukris come with two utility knives; the blunt knife (chakmak) is used for sharpening the blade The other one - sharp edge (karda) is used for small tasks such as a pen knife.
Origin: GK&CO.Kukri factory in Eastern Nepal.
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Blade Hardness: spine: 22-25 RC, Belly:45-46 RC, Edge: 58-60 RC, Steel Type: 5160 Car Spring