Description
Pchak’s specifics |
Imperial |
Metric |
| Blade Length | 12.5″ | 32 cm |
| Total Length | 14.5 lb | 6.6 kg |
| Blade Width | 1.5″ | 38 mm |
| Blade Thickness | 8 gauge | 4 mm |
| Handle Material (Saiga Horn) | 0.3″ | 8 mm |
Pchak – the national Uzbek knife, has a straight wide blade made of carbon steel wedge-shaped section with one-sided sharpening. The handle is made of Saiga horn, the pewter guard (the knife element between the handle and the blade) is engraved. Saiga horn is a traditional material for making handles of Uzbek pchaks. It has an attractive appearance, high resistance to external influences and high wear resistance. 52100 – structural bearing steel. Quite popular in the bladed environment in Russia and the CIS. Holds the cutting edge for a long time, but has low strength and is not resistant to corrosion (mainly superficial). To avoid corrosion, it is recommended: after each wash, wipe dry and grease with oil or grease.
