It is hard to imagine a real Caucasian man without a blade. Engage in a fight with an enemy or a wild beast, masterfully carve a ram carcass, chop vegetables - all you need is a well-sharpened blade. "Gyurza" is a knife that can be fully used in a variety of situations: on a hike, on a hunt, at home in the kitchen, or in combat.
A bit of history
The Caucasus has long been famous for its knives. The craftsmanship of eastern craftsmen was appreciated not only by local dzhigits. Elegant blades with excellent inlay and embossment delighted foreign buyers. Dagestan knives were especially appreciated. Kizlyar is today one of the most famous and sought-after brands in the post-Soviet space and among numerous foreign collectors.
The blade of Dagestan knives is usually straight. There are models on the blade of which there are grooves - dales. They not only lighten weight, but also give special elegance to the product. As a decoration, engraving, coinage or gilding is applied. It all depends on the area where the blade was made. The ornament in content is also different, as is the technique of execution.
The handle emphasizes the beauty of the weapon. It can be made of various materials: iron, ivory, horns, silver, precious wood, porcelain. Whichever option is used, the handle must be adorned. This is a separate work of art. Moreover, the masters managed to combine the comfort of a grip with a luxurious appearance.
Description
Perhaps the most famous brand is the Kizlyar knife of Gyurza. It is available in several versions:
- combat;
- hunting;
- household;
- sports;
- tourist;
- award;
- collectible.
A feature of all models is quality. Perfectly made blade made of high carbon steel (carbon content - 2%). To improve the properties of the metal, impurities are added to the alloy:
- nickel - provides the property of stainless steel;
- chrome - gives resistance to wear;
- Vanadium - the ability to withstand aggressive environments, including chemical ones.
"Gyurza" - a knife that can withstand a tremendous load. It is measured in special units on the Rockwell scale and for hunting knives is 58-62 HRC. An indicator of elasticity is the ability to bend the blade to 250 without deformation.
Kinds
A variety of models allows you to choose a blade under the general name "Gyurza". The knife is popular with hunters, especially Gyurza-2. In a special way, the curved blade makes it easy to cut the game in the field. A comfortable grip made of non-slip material fits snugly in your hand.
The knife is very beautiful. Electrochemical etching on both sides of the blade engraved snake gyurza. There are options without decorations with a black coating or polished. Characteristics:
Blade:
- length - 121 mm (tolerance up to 5 mm);
- thickness - 3.6 mm (tolerance up to 1.5 mm);
- width - 31 mm;
- material - steel Z60CDV14;
- hardness - 58 HRC;
Handle:
- material - Caucasian nut;
- thickness - 27 mm;
Genuine leather sheath:
- total weight (with scabbard) - 238 g;
- total length - 240 mm.
Kizlyar knives are also produced as souvenir products. For law enforcement agencies, Gyurza's Northern Crown is a favorite award weapon . Popular models of “Finnish knives”. There is also a small T-1 knife in the arsenal of masters, the blade length is only 130 mm. There are also large models - "Ebala", the total length of 320 mm, and the blade - 190 mm. Manufacturers offer a very wide range. Along with well-known models, you can find original designs of individual companies.
Combat
The Gyurza combat knife for the power structures of the Russian Federation is manufactured by the Melita-K company. Combat means suitable for delivering mortal blows to the enemy in close combat. Powerful guard allows you to stab. The main function of the remaining types of knives is to cut.
Features of military weapons:
- one and a half or two-sided sharpening;
- oval cross-section of the handle;
- total length from 220 to 320 mm;
- the tip, hilt and blade form one line;
- the design of the knife allows you to remove it with one hand;
- special black anti-reflective coating of the blade.
Civil modification edged weapons "Gyurza" (the knife does not have a guard) is deservedly popular among lovers of blades. It is produced by his company “NOX” under the name “Gyurza-M”. It does not apply to knives, there is a corresponding certificate for this. The absence of a cross does not allow the use of a knife to strike.
A wedge-shaped, rather narrow blade with one blade, length is 255 mm, width - 26 mm, thickness - 5 mm, steel - 50 x 14 MF. The hardened handle mounting method provides a tight connection to the blade. The handle material is rubber-plastic, there is a hole under the lanyard. Equipped with waist leather scabbard. You can purchase it freely without any authorization documents.