Vintage Nepalese Gurkha Kukri Knife – Hand-Carved Buffalo Horn Handle – Complete 3-Piece Set with Sheath, Karda, & Chakmak – Mid-20th Century Authentic Nepal.

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Bucheimer was perhaps the most recognized producer of slapjacks, with models like their “Police Slapper Sap” appearing in catalogs as early as the 1970s. These were typically sold to law enforcement officers and distributors.

The use of slapjacks, including Bucheimer’s, peaked in the 1960s. However, by the 1980s, their use by police departments declined, and many states began prohibiting their possession, leading to their eventual obscurity. While the original Bucheimer company is no longer in business, its legacy in these historical tools continues.

The M-1904 Hospital Corps Knife was the first of the modern Springfield Armory made edged weapons to carry a serial number. Designed for use by the U. S. Army Medical Corps, over 40,000 Hospital Corps Knives were made at the Springfield Armory, Springfield, MA between 1904 and 1914, however, none have been found with the 1906 date. According to archive correspondence, the first 236 knives were issued without serial numbers, but at the request of the Surgeon General of the U.S. Army, the Springfield Armory began the serial numbering process with number 237 and continuing upward. Previously issued knives were recalled for numbering, but a very small number of knives without serial numbers have survived. The lowest known serial number is 264. Contrary to many stories, the knife was not designed for “field expedient amputations”, but the look in the novice’s eyes often make the tale worth the telling.

The curve of the Kukri blade, infamous and iconic, feels substantial in your hand, hinting at its powerful cutting ability. And the presence of the accompanying Karda, a smaller, often sharper utility knife, nested within the sheath, rounds out the set – a practical detail that underscores the Kukri’s heritage as a versatile tool for survival and combat. It’s more than just steel and leather; it’s a tangible link to a legendary past.