“Jaani… Yeh Bacchon Ke Khelne Ki Cheez Nahi hai,” (This is not meant for kids to play with), was the signature dialogue of legendary Hindi film actor Raj Kumar who made the Rampuri chaku (knife) famous. The Rampuri chaku was once the favourite weapon in Hindi film industry and was used in almost all the movies by villains in the 1970s and even in the 1980s. However, these knives were eventually replaced by the firearms in films, probably influenced by Hollywood.
The Rampuri knife or Rampuri Churi is an Indian gravity knife of formidable reputation having a single-edged blade roughly 9 to 15 inches long. Usually it is the switchblade auto-lever lock type. It formed the basic weapon for Indian thugs or “goondas” during the beginning of the 19th century. The name Rampuri comes from the town of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. The royal blade smiths of local Nawabs of Rampur started making knives after the popularization of firearms after the 18th century. Collectible Indian old pocket-friendly first folding knife / button knife manufactured in India. These folders were once ubiquitous throughout India, but are now much less commonly found due to the availability of cheap Chinese knives.
Specifications:
Knife Type: Folding / Spring Assisted Knife
Overall Length (closed): 20.5 cms
Overall Length (open): 36.4 cms
Blade Length: 16.8 cms
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm
Blade Material: High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel
Blade Width: 3.5 cms
Handle Length: 20.3 cms
Handle Thickness: 1.5 cm
Handle Material: Brass with Steel Liners
Handle Width: 2.5 cms
Weight: 215 grams
Sharp: Yes
Fish Tail / Bull Horn Handle Design
Lock Type: Lever Lock / Spring Assisted
Solid Brass Handles, Bolsters & Lever
Assembled using Stainless Steel Pins
Beautifully Engraved Wood Inlay Handle
Raw Handmade / Hand forged
Single Edged Clip Point Blade
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