Royal Kukri Machete 15 1/2" 97KMIGS | Cold Steel

MACHETE KUKRI COLD STEEL

KUKRI

Cold Steel President Lynn C Thompson has been exploring the potential of the Kukri for over two decades. It's hard to find a more versatile knife. A stalwart ally in a tight spot and an indispensable tool.

When he chose to design a Kukri Lynn looked to his Cold Steel training facility for inspiration. Where other companies look to hired help for their "knowledge", standing on the shoulders of giants, Lynn and his team invested their own blood, sweat and tears, endlessly sparring with different prototypes looking for ways to improve upon this already near perfect design.

Lynn recognized that many of the qualities that make a great knife also make a great bushcraft tool. A sharp blade, strong tip, good hand protection and a versatile handle are all key. Stripping the Kukri back to its bare basics he then began re-designing the knife from the ground up. The re-imagined blade was presented at an entirely new angle, keeping the cutting power that made the Kukri the stuff of legend, but increasing its thrusting and piercing power. The handle with its integral guard kept the user's precious digits safe from harm while changing the balance and heft of the knife considerably.

The newly christened Royal Kukri was then extensively field-tested. Proving to be an outstanding multi-functional bush knife. Capable of the toughest bushcraft chores.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Brand: Cold Steel
Blade Material: Carbon Steel
Blade Length: 15.5" (35.6cm)
Blade Profile: Kukri
Back: Plain
Blade Material: 1055
Blade Colour: Black
Blade Finish: Matte
Handle Type: Single-Hand
Handle Material: Polypropylene
Handle Colour: Black
Sheath Included: Yes
Sheath Material: Cordura
Sheath Colour: Black
Sheath Type: Belt Loop
Weight: 17.92oz (508.0 grams)
Blade Thickness: 2.8mm (0.11")
Hardness: 60 HRC
Overall Length: 20.75" (52.7cm)