BK*T Reinhart Kukri?

[Henry Beige]

Make that “Reinhardt”

What do I have here.? (Pictures when I can get some light)
Etch on LH
BK*T
REINHART
KUKRI

ON RH.
EFFINGHAM
ILLINOIS
U.S.A.

Blade has been sanded, presumably to get rid of rust or patina.
Leather sheath
Handle looks to be a Becker Handle

 

[Henry Beige]

So, OK, it’s a BK21, but old enough to antedate any association with KaBar. Seller says he had it for 27 years.
Blade is not coated, maybe never was.

 

[hhmoore]

Don't take my word on this, but...
It's not a BK21, though. That designation happened with the KaBar version a few years ago. What you have is what you put in your first post: a BK&T Reinhardt Kukri. I believe that is from when BK&T were made by Blackjack.

 

[Henry Beige]

Thanks. I stand corrected.

 

[daizee]

Yep, waaaay more collectible. And I think possibly thicker? I seem to recall Bladite preferring the thicker version.

 

[1066vik]

Yep, waaaay more collectible. And I think possibly thicker? I seem to recall Bladite preferring the thicker version.

Maybe?
Pretty sure they did 2 versions - the thicker choppy one and a thinner, more martial arts version

 

[Xr6x]

Make that “Reinhardt”

What do I have here.? (Pictures when I can get some light)
Etch on LH
BK*T
REINHART
KUKRI

ON RH.
EFFINGHAM
ILLINOIS
U.S.A.

Blade has been sanded, presumably to get rid of rust or patina.
Leather sheath
Handle looks to be a Becker Handle

Reinhardt Kukri and Becker 21

The Reinhardt that came with a sandblast finish is made with 440 A stainless . It’s also thinner than than it’s gray painted Carbon steel brother and the 21.

Thickness steel pic between the Reinhardt and 21. The Reinhardt is much more lively in hand.
View attachment 2340107
Have fun with yours

 

[Henry Beige]

Thanks. Your post gives rise to another question: 440A or carbon? I assumed the blade was sanded to remove patina, but I guess it could have been to remove paint, so I assume carbon.

 

[Xr6x]

The Effingham Reinhardt that i posted is 440a stainless. I believe they also made em using Carbon steel and those were painted gray and the blade stock is thicker than the stainless ones. All the stainless ones that I’ve seen seem to have a bead blasted or sand blasted finishes never painted.
View attachment 2340635View attachment 2340639

 

[Xr6x]

Thanks. Your post gives rise to another question: 440A or carbon? I assumed the blade was sanded to remove patina, but I guess it could have been to remove paint, so I assume carbon.

Pics would be a big help to see which one you have

 

[Henry Beige]

These pics aren’t too good, but maybe will show enough.

 

[Xr6x]

These pics aren’t too good, but maybe will show enough.

View attachment 2341029View attachment 2341030View attachment 2341031

Yours looks to be 440A stainless also . Never painted, nice score

 

[nutoknives]

here's a shot of the 3 different kukri's done by Blackjack