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Tim Simmons · 1st October 2007, 06:53 PM

While we are on Kukri I thought it a good idea to compere this Indian one to another Nepalese? example. Although smaller and lighter to me it is far more a sophisticated artifact. It is beautifully hollow ground on both sides of the blade. It is in almost pristine condition never used and by patina looks as if it is older than the fancy Indian one.

Like carpets from Indo/Persia at this time the Chrome mordant {produced from 1887 onwards} in the dye has a tendency to rot the pile and fade especially where exposed to the light.

1st October 2007, 06:53 PM	#10
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Nepalese and Indian While we are on Kukri I thought it a good idea to compere this Indian one to another Nepalese? example. Although smaller and lighter to me it is far more a sophisticated artifact. It is beautifully hollow ground on both sides of the blade. It is in almost pristine condition never used and by patina looks as if it is older than the fancy Indian one. Like carpets from Indo/Persia at this time the Chrome mordant {produced from 1887 onwards} in the dye has a tendency to rot the pile and fade especially where exposed to the light. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 1st October 2007 at 07:47 PM.