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Norman McCormick · 4th March 2011, 07:32 PM

Hi Gene,
Info about the Kukri as requested. Made around 1900 or slightly later probably in Himal Pradech a traditional centre of Kukri manufacture lying between the Garhwalis and Jammu and Kasmir peoples. The decoration may have done by a goldsmith rather than a Kami (smith), the sun and moon mark probably represents Surya (sun) and Chandra (moon) the male and female aspects and in Bhuddist culture representing wisdom and compassion. The "palm frond" symbol is unknown. I have to thank Spiral, Andreas Volk and Runjeet Singh of Akaal Arms for the aforementioned information.
My Regards,
Norman.

4th March 2011, 07:32 PM	#22
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Gene, Info about the Kukri as requested. Made around 1900 or slightly later probably in Himal Pradech a traditional centre of Kukri manufacture lying between the Garhwalis and Jammu and Kasmir peoples. The decoration may have done by a goldsmith rather than a Kami (smith), the sun and moon mark probably represents Surya (sun) and Chandra (moon) the male and female aspects and in Bhuddist culture representing wisdom and compassion. The "palm frond" symbol is unknown. I have to thank Spiral, Andreas Volk and Runjeet Singh of Akaal Arms for the aforementioned information. My Regards, Norman.