Heritage Knives Military M43 kukri mes

Replica of WW2 issue M 43

This Kukri by Heritage Knives is hand-forged and made for use, it is the ideal companion for most outdoor activities, a reliable knife with a real purpose.

A sturdy 13" long blade with a 5" handle in full tang, used by Allied and Commonwealth soldiers in the Far East during WWII.

The "Military M43" is the closest replica of the M43 on the market. It is forged with the original so that it is as close to the original as possible.

Heritage Knives takes copying seriously and adheres to the original specifications as closely as possible. The M43 replica has been executed with great care and consideration to match the original design and purpose. It is not a copy, but a reproduction.

The genuine M43 Kukri was made during the Second World War and made for military use, so today when reproducing it, we ensure as much as possible the quality and functionality of the original.

The M43 Kukri belongs to the Mark 2 (MK2) Issue Kukri group of knives and was used in the Far East and may have been used even further back. It is known to have been used by American forces in Burma and by the C.B.I. in theater, some of which, including Merrill's Marauders, carried the M43 Kukri against the Imperial Japanese Army.

Heritage Knives Uses high-quality raw materials, forges with cutting edge skill by combining the best smithing traditions of the East and the West.

The antique M43 Kukri is a favorite of many collectors and users, its aesthetics, balance and feel are part of the reasons. . Small adjustments are carefully made from time to time to make the knife more functional for the modern hand and user.

Note! The kukri is delivered already oiled.