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hello together
a friend has bought this kukri and now knew anything about it. age, origin,... etc. I think that it is militarily, because the numbers? Blade length 33.5ch blades thick 10mm greatest one width 64mm total length 45cm Thank you for everything. greeting Chregu |
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Its an early 20th century British Indian Army mk.1 Pattern kukri. There quite sought after by collectors.
When dated the dates on the kukri I have seen are usualy between 1903 & 1915 although some scabbards were made at least as late as 1917. Its worth Checking the spine & scabbard for further marks. The blade markings probably imply use by the 2/8th Gurkha rifless as they have a penchant for marking thier kukris with soldiers & unit numbers. Spiral |
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Hi Spiral
I am interested to see you have IDd this as a MkI military kukri .... are there to your knowledge any refs in the lists of changes which refer to kukris and their various pattern as used by the British military ? Also how many Mks are recognised. Thanks |
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I did this one awhile back.
linky..... Its not perfect but it may be of some help. ![]() There are 5 mk. or pattern kukri but obviously there were many unit purchases from private contracters & some manufacture amongst units as well. Spiral |
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Thank you! Your to kind! I first did it about 6 or 7 years ago & have updated it a couple of times, I will probably give it a final update early next summer. Feel free to email or message if I can help you with any of your kukri. {spiraltwista @ aol.com} ![]() Spiral |
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