Opinions about this kukrie, ivory?

carlos · 2nd December 2007, 11:14 AM

I´m interested in opinions about this kukrie, seems like a beatiful carved ivory handle, but I´m not sure, the measures are overall 13 inch and the blade near 10 inch. without scabbard. some identify the stamps in the blade? Thanks
Best Regards
Carlos

carlos · 2nd December 2007, 11:16 AM

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olikara · 2nd December 2007, 12:43 PM

The stamp says 'Ne Pa Li' which obviously means 'From Nepal'.

carlos · 2nd December 2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by olikara

The stamp says 'Ne Pa Li' which obviously means 'From Nepal'.

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spiral · 3rd December 2007, 10:53 PM

Hi Carlos, yes that looks like Elephant ivory. Intresting kukri, I would guess its 1950s but cant be certan.

Spiral

Jim McDougall · 4th December 2007, 04:53 AM

What is the creature represented on the hilt? Is there particular symbolism or significance represented by its use here?
It seems ivory is not often seen on kukris, what would be indicated by an ivory hilt as opposed to the typcal horn examples?

Dont see much on kukris anymore, especially since John Powell seems to have been away for such a long time! or maybe I've just missed the posts

Do we have a kukri faction out there?

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olikara Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: India Posts: 100	Stamp The stamp says 'Ne Pa Li' which obviously means 'From Nepal'.

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spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Hi Carlos, yes that looks like Elephant ivory. Intresting kukri, I would guess its 1950s but cant be certan. Spiral

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Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,948	What is the creature represented on the hilt? Is there particular symbolism or significance represented by its use here? It seems ivory is not often seen on kukris, what would be indicated by an ivory hilt as opposed to the typcal horn examples? Dont see much on kukris anymore, especially since John Powell seems to have been away for such a long time! or maybe I've just missed the posts Do we have a kukri faction out there?