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Condor Tool & Knife K-Night Kukri Fixed Blade Machete - 12.04" 1075 HC Steel - Gray Micarta Handle (CTK1344-12HC)
Product Description
Standard machetes and utility camp axes frequently fall short when clearing dense, woody overgrowth or processing field fuel under time-sensitive outdoor conditions. Lightweight traditional machetes tend to glance off dense North American hardwoods or twist under hard lateral impact, while full-sized axes add immense, fatiguing weight to a pack and lack the nimble cutting surface required for brush or vines. The Condor K-Night Kukri solves this tactical dilemma by optimizing a historical forward-weighted geometric profile. Designed by industry expert Jason Breeden, it shifts massive rotational force and kinetic energy directly to the strike zone, providing heavy-duty splitting and chopping power in an agile, packable footprint that out-performs conventional clearing tools.
Engineered around an imposing 12.04-inch full-tang skeleton, the K-Night Kukri is hammered from exceptionally resilient 1075 high-carbon steel. This specific alloy is globally recognized among tactical and survival professionals for its extreme shock absorption, high impact toughness, and resilience against cracking when striking knotty timber or hidden rocks. The blade is executed with a professional convex grind, reinforcing the cutting edge with a robust steel backing that smoothly forces apart wood fibers while eliminating the edge-rolling common with thin V-grinds. Clad in multi-layered, hand-finished Gray Micarta handle scales, the handle features an ergonomic texture that stays highly slip-resistant when subjected to sweat, rain, or field fluids, supported by an integrated flared pommel swell that mechanically locks your grip during high-velocity swings.
In operational deployment, the K-Night Kukri turns simple wrist and arm movements into deep, authoritative chops that effortlessly cleave through thick limbs, limbs, and stubborn foliage. For fine bushcraft tasking or skinning, the center of balance allows users to cleanly choke up on the handle directly behind the integrated index guard, transforming this large chopper into a highly controllable carving blade. To cut down on signature glare and hide surface abrasions, the steel sports a clean blasted satin finish. The entire setup ships with a handcrafted, heavy welted black leather sheath equipped with a traditional dangler belt loop system, allowing the knife to move dynamically with your body and stay clear of your torso when squatting, driving, or navigating dense undergrowth.
*EDC Bench Notes & Pocket Care Guidance:
Though built as a massive, hard-use field blade, the K-Night Kukri utilizes premium 1075 high-carbon steel and requires preventative care to mitigate surface oxidation. After extensive chopping or clearing operations, always wipe the blade clean of corrosive plant saps, wash away any trapped debris, and apply a uniform layer of high-quality knife oil or dry-film lubricant before storage. Avoid long-term storage inside the leather sheath if any moisture is present, as leather can hold humidity and accelerate rust. Treat the handcrafted welted leather sheath with a premium leather conditioner periodically to keep it flexible and water-repellent over years of rugged service.
Key Features
- **Jason Breeden Design:** Formulated by renowned knife designer Jason Breeden to blend historic marital arts blade artistry with practical, hard-hitting modern bushcraft performance.
- **Forward-Weighted Kinetic Power:** The iconic downward-sloping kukri silhouette naturally concentrates mass toward the tip, maximizing slicing momentum and hacking efficiency.
- **1075 High-Carbon Resiliency:** Forged from ultra-tough carbon steel that acts as a structural shock absorber, yielding excellent edge retention while remaining easy to touch up in the field.
- **Reinforced Convex Grind:** Engineered with a smooth convex edge that provides massive lateral steel support directly behind the cutting plane to resist chipping and rolling under abuse.
- **All-Weather Gray Micarta Grips:** Ergonomically contoured composite handle scales deliver an unshakeable, slip-free purchase under freezing, wet, or muddy conditions.
- **Premium Welted Leather Sheath:** Handcrafted leather dangler sheath allows the heavy tool to pivot naturally with your leg movements, ensuring comfortable carry and immediate draw capability.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Condor Tool & Knife
- Line: K-Night Series
- MPN: CTK1344-12HC
- UPC: 7417000568097
- Designer: Jason Breeden
- Country of Origin: El Salvador
- Blade Length: 12.04 Inches
- Overall Length: 18.82 Inches
- Blade Thickness: 0.18 Inches (4.5 mm)
- Blade Material: 1075 High Carbon Steel
- Blade Style: Kukri
- Blade Finish: Blasted Satin
- Blade Grind: Convex
- Edge Type: Plain
- Handle Material: Canvas Micarta
- Handle Color: Gray
- Tang Structure: Full Tang
- Sheath Material: Handcrafted Welted Leather
