NIB 1998 Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri Carbon V – Lynn Thompson Collection w COA For Sale

Up for purchase is a holy grail for Cold Steel collectors. This is a vintage 1998 Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri forged from the legendary, highly sought-after Carbon V steel NEW IN THE BOX.This specific knife is a true piece of blade history, sourced directly from the private collection of Cold Steel founder Lynn Thompson. It comes complete with a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA) verifying its pristine pedigree.The knife and sheath, are in flawless, New in Box (NIB) condition. It has never been used, carried, or sharpened. It has been meticulously stored in a climate-controlled, smoke-free environment. Blade is still coated in the original grease used to keep it rust and blemish free.Key Features & Collector Notes

• Legendary Carbon V Steel: Renowned for its incredible toughness, edge retention, and impact resistance. Far superior and more collectible than later SK-5 or San Mai iterations.
• Lynn Thompson Provenance: Direct-from-the-founder pedigree makes this an elite investment-grade piece that will only appreciate in value.
• Original Leather Sheath: Includes the period-correct, heavy-duty black leather factory sheath in NEW condition.
• Complete Package: Comes in the original factory box with all original inserts and the physical COA.

Condition Details

• Blade: Factory edge, zero patina, zero rust, flawless finish.
• Handle: No degradation, checking, or tackiness. Firm and perfect.
• Sheath: Leather is supple with strong stitching and mint condition snaps.
• Box: Original box with some shelf wear.

Item Specifics

• Brand: Cold Steel
• Model: Gurkha Kukri (Model #39LGK)
• Year: 1998
• Blade Material: Carbon V Steel
• Blade Length: 12 inches
• Handle Material: Kray-Ex / Kraton
• Sheath Included: Yes, Original Premium Black Leather Sheath
• Condition: New in Box (NIB) / Mint
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Authenticity: Includes Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by Lynn Thompson

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