Kukris were last week. This week it's Kardas

Bill Siegle

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Got to thinking Kukris usually run around with the small utility cutters known as Karda. Well I got to drawing and finally to grinding. Made some slightly traditional looking Karda this weekend. I used 1/8in thick 1095 and G10. Flat ground on both sides to a nice thin edge. I really like the "claw" effect in the hand. I get the useful drop point mated with a Kukri angle :) They are roughly 5 1/2in overall with 3 5/8in blades(tip to handle). Just a handy little blade :)



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Very functional looking design. Nice choice of materials
 
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