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8th January 2018, 04:30 PM | #1 |
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Unusual kukri for komments
Hi, folks.
Time ago I bought an unusual kukri. Blade has atypical for kukri T-shaped spine. The hilt seems to be not original and was made late. At the base of the blade there is a mark "ICTIGN". Total length is 55 sm. with 44 sm. blade. Does anyone have an idea about the origin of this kukri and its manufacturer? |
8th January 2018, 09:28 PM | #2 |
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The only thing I think to know is that it is a sirupate kukri. But we have some very knowledge kukri experts here, they will be able to tell you much more.
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8th January 2018, 10:52 PM | #3 |
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I modified these pictures to better see the hilt.
Based on the blade profile and the brass flowers (based on the color of the patina), I am leaning toward an early 20th century, northern Indian origin. The blade of course looks like an Indian modified British blade. |
9th January 2018, 12:10 AM | #4 |
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No cho and poorly fitted bolster and grip. Can't tell what the blade is made from or what the inscription says/means. Lotus flowers would be very N. India or Nepal. Or it could have been made anywhere? Bored Brit soldier?- bbjw
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9th January 2018, 04:27 PM | #5 |
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Could the flowers shown on the hilt be Ixora Coccinea flowers?
The plant is a medicine plant used in India, and the flowers are sometimes used on Indian hilts. |
15th April 2018, 02:42 PM | #6 |
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The blade looks to be cut from a commercial scythe blade! Very good steel and possibly laminated even.
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