{"product_id":"british-chindit-special-forces-fighting-knife","title":"The Australian Far East Bowie Chindit Style","description":"\u003ch4 data-end=\"42\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"o93771\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"914\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery knife is 100% handmade. Every part of it is made by hand, not mass produced, not machine perfect. Variations in finish, lines, and shape are normal and part of the character of a genuine handmade knife. BTK knives are my designs, handmade to my specs and hand finished in Australia with a dull working polish, built for use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"44\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"60\" data-start=\"44\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"63\" data-start=\"60\"\u003eThis knife is designed for lawful hunting, camping, collecting, and bush use only. It is not intended for combat or unlawful activity. Buyers are responsible for complying with their local laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"421\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"306\" data-start=\"263\"\u003eAustralian Far East Bowie Chindit Style\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rugged WWII inspired field knife based on the hard use jungle knives carried across the Far East and Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"650\" data-start=\"423\"\u003eIt takes influence from the Chindit style fighting knives of the Burma campaign, while also fitting the wider Australian and Commonwealth jungle knife tradition of WWII. Simple, strong, practical, and made for rough conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"652\"\u003eThe blade is \u003cstrong data-end=\"699\" data-start=\"665\"\u003e25cm of 1095 high carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, strong and made to hold a proper working edge. It is sharpened on one side with a solid spine, keeping it durable and dependable for real use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"845\"\u003eThe handle is \u003cstrong data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"859\"\u003e15cm\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"875\"\u003esteel guard\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving proper hand protection and a secure grip. The longer handle makes it comfortable, balanced, and controlled in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"1020\"\u003eIt weighs \u003cstrong data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003e570g including the sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it solid presence without being excessive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1112\"\u003eLike the rest of my knives, this is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1172\" data-start=\"1150\"\u003efunctional replica\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is built to be used, not just displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003eIt comes with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1453\"\u003e100% genuine leather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e made to suit the blade properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Sheath colour may differ from the picture depending on available dyes at the time of production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003eSimple. Solid. Built properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1586\" data-start=\"1578\" data-section-id=\"xn2kfn\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1784\" data-start=\"1588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1588\"\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1649\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1095 high carbon steel\u003cbr data-end=\"1675\" data-start=\"1672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1675\"\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single edge\u003cbr data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1696\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1699\"\u003eGuard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003cbr data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1718\"\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine leather\u003cbr data-end=\"1748\" data-start=\"1745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1748\"\u003eTotal weight with sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e 570g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1786\" data-section-id=\"x4nvx7\"\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003eThis knife is made from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1825\"\u003e1095 high carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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