Description
12 Inch Survival SINGLE Knife – Hand-Forged Survival knife
This is based on the 12 inch sruvival that Alan Kay uses many times on his homestead. It was his standard Go To and he still uses it today. The Rose wood handle is full tang. Spine is 1/4 inch thick and distal tapers toward the tip. It does not come with a side knife and now has a fingerchoil instead of the traditional Cho. The Khukuri weight varies slightly (+/- a couple of grams) as these are hand forged. This is a good knife for General Purpose camp use and can be used for self-defense. This Blade is one of Alan Kay’s go to knives (SEE VIDEO BELOW. PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING INSIDE THE 50 STATES.
The 12 Inch Survival Knife is built as a dependable long blade for demanding field use. Its design favors balance and control, allowing it to perform a wide range of outdoor tasks without feeling unwieldy. This is a knife meant to earn its place through work, not appearance. Handmade. Purpose-built. No shortcuts.
Hand-forged in small batches, each blade reflects traditional craftsmanship and careful attention to function. It is made for those who rely on their tools in uncertain conditions.
Designed for Balance and Reach
The extended blade length provides added reach and cutting authority while remaining well-balanced in the hand. This balance makes the knife suitable for:
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Clearing brush and light wood
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Camp and trail work
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Food preparation in the field
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General survival and outdoor tasks
The blade geometry allows efficient cutting without sacrificing strength, giving the user confidence across a wide range of work.
Honest Craftsmanship
Each knife is forged, ground, and finished by hand. The blade is heat-treated for toughness and dependable edge retention, producing an edge that is practical, durable, and easy to maintain under field conditions.
The handle is shaped for comfort and security, providing a steady grip during extended use. Its straightforward form allows the knife to be used in multiple grips without strain.
Why the 12 Inch Survival Knife
✔ Long blade with controlled balance
✔ Suitable for camp, trail, and survival use
✔ Hand-forged in small batches
✔ Built for reliability, not excess
✔ Practical design meant for real work
The 12 Inch Survival Knife is for those who want reach, strength, and balance in a blade they can trust when conditions are uncertain.
Spine
- 1/4 inch
Blade Length
12 inch
Overall Length
17 inches
Weight
27 ounces / 651 grams
Materials
Leaf Spring Steel and Rose Wood
Moises (verified owner) –
I was dissatfied with the selection of Kukri knives that are avaiable on the American market. The items sold on Amazon and Ebay are a mixed bag and most are trash. They are usually too thick or heavy for real use, have terrible heat treatment so the edge is too soft to hold an edge, and have awful sheaths made of inferior leather. The really well made Kukris have to be ordered from reputable Kukri houses in Nepal (there are way more bad ones than reputable ones) and take a long time to ship internationally not to mention that the shipping costs, tariffs, and customs charges cost more than the Knife itself. Then I discovered Knives By Hand and was blown away. This kukri is made with nearly identical style, fit, and finish to the best quality Nepalese Kukris I have in my collection and its made here in the USA, no tariffs, no dealing with DHL, no shady wire transfers to a Nepalese Bank, no shipping charges. You get the same quality (likely much better quality) that you would get from a kukri house in Nepal for a fration of the price, faster shipping, and with better quality steel. It’s a no brainer. So if you see them in stock and you been thinking of getting a kukri, jump on it because when they sell out your only other option it to test your luck with the questionable business practices of overseas imports.
That rant about getting a good quality kukri aside what makes this one great is the beautiful craftsmanship. The rosewood scales are well made, comfrotable , and attractive. The blade is not too thick for practical cutting and has a nice hollow that runs the length of the blade making it lighter but also very attractive especially with its satin polished finish. The convexed edge is perfect done and comes sharp and easy to keep sharp because the edge it properly heat treated. Lastly the Sheath is made of nice supple leather that looks like it will last a long time. most Nepalese sheaths are made of paper thin leather that has a dry brittle feel to it. This is the real deal and Frank’s product could take the Pepsi challenge against a reputable Nepal Kukri house any day of the week.