Designer Ryan Johnson is no stranger to archaeologically-significant edged tools; his parents gifted him an antique Kukri knife when he was just ten years old. He’s been refining his aesthetic taste and design skill ever since. The culmination of his passion and hard work: The CRKT Kuk.

The Kuk has a full-tang Kukri inspired recurve blade made from 65 Mn Carbon Steel with a black powdercoat finish. The secure grip double injection moulded handle feels secure in the hand, and the whole is set off with a nylon sheath.