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I am very wary of purchasing kukri from online auctions because I find it hard to determine the older ones from more modern versions (or outright fakes). However, I took a chance on this one because it seemed to have genuine age.
What do you all think? Someone polished all the patina (if there was any) off of the blade. I appreciate that they didn't polish it down smooth, as it has a texture I quite like. The grip is of some kind of horn/antler. Can someone help identify? That too seems to have some legitimate age. Here are some specs: Overall length - approx 18" Blade length - approx. 13" Blade thickness - 6mm across the spine at the hilt Weight - 1lb 2.375oz. As always, apologies for the quality of the photos. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and impressions. |
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How old do you think it is?
It's very hard to guess due to the condition issues, but I'd guess very early 20th century. |
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Here is a kukri that is probably first quarter of the 20thC; it was bought at a barn sale in New England some years ago.
I believe your kukri has been badly neglected I'm sorry to say, and that doesn't help things as far as judging age goes. ![]() |
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Acid dipped.
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As Rick, I'd also guess this piece got badly neglected. Considering that the damage to the horn is pretty much unilateral, I wonder if this kukhri got exposed to exessive heat from fire/etc. and then left in some basement rotting away... Regards, Kai |
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