Tops Knives Cuma Tak-Ri 3.5 Fixed Blade Knife Olive Drab 7in

Tops Knives Cuma Tak-Ri 3.5 Fixed Blade Knife Olive Drab 7in. 5 is not your typical kukri with a tactical spin on it. In fact one must understand what a Gurkha Kukri is to see the curve in it's blade. The kukri (Devnagari/ ) (originally spelled khukri or khukuri) is a curved Nepalese Knife used as both a tool and as a weapon. It is a traditional weapon for Nepalese people and also a weapon of choice/side arm for all Nepalese including those serving in different armies around the world. The word Tactical translates into practical functionality especially among military and law enforcement. That was the thought going into the knife's design. The CUMA Tactical Street Defense program was created by world renowned CQC expert Sijo Waysun Johnny Tsai in 2000. As of date SiJo has over 31 years in the martial arts along with 25 years experience as an instructor. He wanted to create what he considered to be a truly functional knife that could be used for CQT combat street defense and an all around TOOL for the Outdoor Sportsman. A few others helped along the way offering expert advice to ensure TOP performance of this blade. Those experts include TOPS Knives founder/owner; Mr. Mike Fuller as well as the creator of the BESH WEDGE; Mr. Brent Beshara (BESH gave the knife it's name). A few things were mandatory for the blade: It had to be built strong and durable. So he approached TOPS Knives to make it. It's full tang frame is built out of 1095 high carbon steel with a full black linen Micarta handle. At just 3/16" in thickness this is one wickedly fast blade. The belly of the blade is deep for chopping firewood and shelter building. It needed to have a large curved primary bottom edge a partial top edge (for reverse swings) and what Sijo calls his "SHARK TEETH Serrations" for blocking ripping and tearing bush cord or anything that gets in it's way. The handle had to offer two types of grip options. A "long grip" for fully extended machete swings and a choked up grip for precision cuts or carving. Finally a small pry for scraping and a lanyard hole at the butt of the handle. Mr. Mike Fuller has stated that the CUMA TAK-RI is extremely interesting and no other knife in the extensive TOPS catalog is quite like it. Once you hold the CUMA TAK-RI you will immediately agree that it is truly "Hard to the Core". In Fact the TAK-RI caused such a buzz at the 2011 SHOT Show that Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk) pre-ordered his from the Tops Knives booth. The CUMA TAK-RI can also be seen in IDW Publishing's ongoing G.I. JOE comic book series "Snake Eyes". Comic book artist Robert Atkins selected the TAK-RI as the SERIES EXCLUSIVE knife for the most Iconic Ninja of all time. Snake Eyes can be seen slashing Cobra troops starting in issue #2 which hit comic book shops worldwide in June of 2011. The CUMA TAK-RI is also featured on the cover of issue #6 of Snake Eyes. Full sized CUMA TAK-RI aluminum training knives were used for months during class and in seminars for R&D prior to making the first steel prototype. Specifications for Tops Knives Cuma Tak-Ri 3.5 Fixed Blade Knife: Manufacturer: TOPS Knives Blade Length: 7 in Overall Length: 13.5 in Blade Material: 1095 Knife Application: Fixed Blade Included Accessories: Black Ballistic Nylon Sheath Handle Material: Green Canvas Micarta Blade Finish: Coyote Tan Coating Handle Color: Olive Drab Handle Finish: Rocky Mountain Tread Sheath Material: Ballistic Nylon Weight: 16.3 oz Package Type: Box Additional Features: Bow Drill Divot And Top Edge Sharp Option Color: Olive Drab Thickness: 0.19 in Features of Tops Knives Cuma Tak-Ri 3.5 Fixed Blade Knife: Knife Type Fixed Blade Overall Length 13.50" Blade Length 7.00" Cutting Edge 7.00" Blade Thickness 0.190" Blade Steel 1095 RC 56-58 Blade Finish Coyote Tan Coating Handle Material Green Canvas Micarta Handle Style Rocky Mountain Tread Knife Weight 16.3 oz Sheath Included Yes Sheath Material Black Ballistic Nylon Sheath Clip Molle Backing Designer Wayson Johnny Tsai Package Contents: Tops Knives Cuma Tak-Ri 3.5 Fixed Blade Knife Tops Knives CUMATK-3.5: Cuma Tak-Ri 3.5 Fixed Blade Knife Olive Drab 7in