Another M43 variant, The Aircrew

[Dirtbiker]

I found another M43, this time it is the scarce Aircrew model. Now this one is no where near as nice as the other one I have found but since these are so rare I just had to grab it. No sheath, chakmak, or karda. It's exactly 15 inches and 17.2oz. The blade profile is very different than other kukris of the period.

11 inch blade and 4 inch handle.

Standard M43s 17.5 inches and 23-24oz

13 inch blade and 4.5 inch handle.

 

[bemo]

I just love those old khukuri. Very nice.

 

[JayGoliath]

This is very rare. Missed out an op to score one from Spiraltwista.