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This was imported by the now-defunct Gurkha House. It is what was called the
"Afghan Model", because it was modeled after an antique found in Afghanistan.
(This was before 9/11).
Since Gurkha troops have trod the soil of Afghanistan before, there may be some credence to the story.
The khuk itself is a very nice one. It measures 18 1/2" from stem to stern, and is 3/8" thick at the spine. The balance point is 3 3/4" in front of the bolster.
I do not have a scale which will weigh it.
I will say that this feels to me like a general purpose khuk, light enough for combat, but heavy enough for serious woodwork. This is a quality khukuri
This one has never been used, and has hung on my wall for years. I have saddle-soaped the scabbard and frog, and anointed the horn handle with some Hooflex. It's ready to go.
I would like $100.00 for this one, shipped in the USA only.
Paypal or USPS money order. Please, I can not trade at this time.
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"Afghan Model", because it was modeled after an antique found in Afghanistan.
(This was before 9/11).
Since Gurkha troops have trod the soil of Afghanistan before, there may be some credence to the story.
The khuk itself is a very nice one. It measures 18 1/2" from stem to stern, and is 3/8" thick at the spine. The balance point is 3 3/4" in front of the bolster.
I do not have a scale which will weigh it.
I will say that this feels to me like a general purpose khuk, light enough for combat, but heavy enough for serious woodwork. This is a quality khukuri
This one has never been used, and has hung on my wall for years. I have saddle-soaped the scabbard and frog, and anointed the horn handle with some Hooflex. It's ready to go.
I would like $100.00 for this one, shipped in the USA only.
Paypal or USPS money order. Please, I can not trade at this time.
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