Whistlinbill's Collection #6: Khukuri

whistlinbill · 16th February 2012, 03:36 AM

Simon, I'm not sure if I answered you correctly on the Sheffield-made knives.
I only recall one or two kukris that we had out of Sheffield, and we had
LOTS of old stock from the factories there. It seems like the kukris came
from Joseph Rodgers--I'm right sure Ben Lowe made the comment about
religion re kukris.
I will ask Sudhir Windlass about their sales to the British before Indian independence and to the Indian Government afterwards.
If I recall correctly, their family name is Ved, and the shop was known
as "Ved and Sons".
I'll get back when I get hold of Sudhir.
Thanks,
Bill

16th February 2012, 03:36 AM	#34
whistlinbill Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 24	Simon, I'm not sure if I answered you correctly on the Sheffield-made knives. I only recall one or two kukris that we had out of Sheffield, and we had LOTS of old stock from the factories there. It seems like the kukris came from Joseph Rodgers--I'm right sure Ben Lowe made the comment about religion re kukris. I will ask Sudhir Windlass about their sales to the British before Indian independence and to the Indian Government afterwards. If I recall correctly, their family name is Ved, and the shop was known as "Ved and Sons". I'll get back when I get hold of Sudhir. Thanks, Bill