Raw Panawal (Workhorse) Metal Crafts

Detailed Product Description
Raw Panawal for raw power and performance. Raw and real, heavy duty blade fixed with superior riveted handle and better leather scabbard with easier functioning frog are some of the main features of the Raw Panawal which makes it one of the giants of KHs massive and master collection.

Unlike other khukuris of KH, Raw Panawal has a hardcore performing blade that skips the long machinery process required for finishing hence the blade is black; the main reason being the preservation of tempering. Khukuri blades tend to lose (drop) their temper when going through the finishing (cleaning & shining) phase in a machine since the friction generates heat and extreme heat burns off some temper and hence can weaken the blade a bit. With the Raw Panawal the initial temper put in the blade while making gets in tact all the way till the end and thus edge remains totally stronger and sharper. The rawness of the blade keeps 100% temper in place, which will in fact play a critical role in doing long heavy duty job.

Blade:: The Raw Panawal blade has a black (raw) blade having semi fuller or layer (hump) running across the main (above) panel of the blade. It is made so to give more strength and durability to the width of the blade while in use and also to cut down unnecessary weight of the blade. The curvature will give much needed support to the flat surface by evenly distributing the impact force created when striking into a target. It is also a display of true craftsmanship as it is the hardest to craft.

Handle:: The handle of this kukri is made like that of the famous Panawals version (the name also says) where the flat tang goes all the way through the handle, and metal rivets are fitted to strengthen the fixtures. The metal tang can also be clearly seen at the two sides of the handle. Indian Rosewood is used to give an overall matching look and sturdiness. The only unusual part is that standard ridges of a regular handle are discarded to make holding easy, comfortable and pain-free.

Frog:: A completely new and more effective leather frog is introduced; the KH Farus. Unlike regular ones here the belt keeper (loop) is made at the back of the frog itself to make carriage very easy and efficient since it keeps/holds the khukuri closely to the body. The Frog is fastened by shoe lace to strap its two end and also for a new unique look. Brass round rivets are fixed in the frog for strength and style.