My new Kukri.

David R · 23rd May 2016, 08:07 PM

Went to a local Arms and Militaria Fair yesterday and bought another Kukri for the collection. One of the nicest I have had in hand. Hollow ground or forged blade, an even distal taper and the hilt just the right size for my hand. Age related wear and tear, but not too much. Two karda with horn hilts, no chakma, but there was the small purse/tinder pouch which is something I look for now in a Kukri. Nicely sharpened as well with even file marks all in one direction. Over all I could not be happier with my new purchase.

mrcjgscott · 23rd May 2016, 09:56 PM

A very nice example David,

Obviously a traditionally made Nepalese piece, of good quality.

I particularly like the scabbard, subtle decoration, and well constructed. Especially nice that the loops and buttons remain intact.

I would date your piece to the mid 1930's, although I think that the two Karda's are likely replacements.

Well done!

Chris

23rd May 2016, 08:07 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	My new Kukri. Went to a local Arms and Militaria Fair yesterday and bought another Kukri for the collection. One of the nicest I have had in hand. Hollow ground or forged blade, an even distal taper and the hilt just the right size for my hand. Age related wear and tear, but not too much. Two karda with horn hilts, no chakma, but there was the small purse/tinder pouch which is something I look for now in a Kukri. Nicely sharpened as well with even file marks all in one direction. Over all I could not be happier with my new purchase. Attached Images

23rd May 2016, 09:56 PM	#2
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	A very nice example David, Obviously a traditionally made Nepalese piece, of good quality. I particularly like the scabbard, subtle decoration, and well constructed. Especially nice that the loops and buttons remain intact. I would date your piece to the mid 1930's, although I think that the two Karda's are likely replacements. Well done! Chris