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No, not exactly, I just can't turn down a bargain.
This came my way recently, a type I would like to learn more about. Scabbard is from a Kuk I bought which had the wrong scabbard on it, which happens to fit this one much better. Kuk has no markings, single large fuller, interesting tang that exits on back of hilt (see pics). Can anyone shed any light on the finer nuances of this particular beastie, Later 19th C? ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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I'm no expert but since the curve on the spine is continous I would think 19th century.
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Thanks Mate. These aren't something that I usually venture much cash on (well, apart from that beautiful one with the double fuller), but this one seemed an interesting type and at the price of a evening in the pub! I think th short tang is an early indicator as well.... Hopefully Spiral or one of the kuk-folk will know more. Thanks Gene |
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Beautiful Kukri! hmmm tempting me to venture in Kukri's...
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Thanks mate ![]() You should come for a holiday, England's full of them ![]() |
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Nice form, nice fullers.
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Hi Gene,
A nice kukri is always a joy. Regards, Norman. |
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Oh Norman! Thats a beauty. Do tell us about its origins? |
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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. |
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