Khyber Pass AK Tape

In the Middle East and Southern Asia, the firearm family of choice is without a doubt the AKM - and while decorating weapons of war is an absolutely ancient practice, the tape we're peddling allows you to carry out one of the most unique forms of firearms flair in history...

Taping a Kalashnikov with colorful PVC tape as a morale booster, personal identifier, and even heat dissipater has been a multi-decade-long tradition at the very least especially in parts of Afghanistan in Pakistan but has been seen in places like Yemen & Oman as well. 

This newly-produced tape we sourced ourselves is completely authentic but may look or feel different than what you might have seen on the market before. We skipped the middleman and made a few tweaks: it's produced with a paper core to keep it from unraveling, has a slightly thicker & grippier texture that allows for ease of self-adhesion while wrapping, and like the originals it helps insulate against the notoriously hot Kalashnikov gas tubes.  But of course, It still comes in all the classic colors and makes for an excellent "Sweetheart grip" overwrap.

Specs

• Authentic self-adhering tape used in Pakistan & Afghanistan
  
• No adhesive backing for maximum transparency & clean removal
• Comes in all the classic colors: Green, Red, Blue, Orange, and clear
  
• Thick & tacky texture for enhanced self-adhesion and grip
• Perfect for wrapping your favorite tools for extra grip
• Transparency for wrapping on top of your "Sweethearts"
• Great for handguards, magazines, grips, & stocks
• Tape measures approximately 7 meters long (23 feet).

Additional Notes:

To address the elephant in the room - we're avoiding using the original terminology for this tape on this page because our product, while authentic, is slightly improved in comparison to the other tape that's been widely available. We've chosen to remain neutral in the controversy attached to the original term used to describe this type of tape. The original term for this product, short for "Pakistani", was coined by US troops and others who saw the tape — unfortunately, in places like the UK and Sweden, the term is regarded as an offensive racial slur towards the people of Pakistan. 

Always exercise caution around hot objects, even when using this tape. We use gloves while shooting to ensure our hands don't get burned by hot barrels or gas tubes. While the tape will insulate against heat, it's not a proven protective solution for fire retardancy or heat. We are not responsible for any burns caused by excessive heat or damage that the melting of the tape may cause.

The tape itself doesn't come with any adhesive backing so it remains as transparent as possible. The correct way to wrap in order to get the best form-fitting result is to pull the tape tight as you go — this will ensure the tape grips to the surface of the object you're trying to wrap.

For the loose ends, you can either tuck them beneath a previous layer, or super-glue for the cleanest look. You can also use ranger bands, electrical tape, or any other secondary tape to secure the ends for a less permanent solution.