Kukri

Tatyana Dianova · 31st January 2008, 10:15 PM

I got this Kukri from ebay. It seems to be of very good quality: the blade is pattern welded (it has really many layers) and has an inserted edge. The handle is made of steel and is beautifully chiseled. There is still a red paint present in decorative grooves and marks. The seller claimed that this kukri dates from around the mid 1850s, and the blade is stamped with the Maharaja of Nepal armory stamp, the half crescent. I would like to know more about this one, its age, its markings, etc.

31st January 2008, 10:15 PM	#1
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 695	Kukri I got this Kukri from ebay. It seems to be of very good quality: the blade is pattern welded (it has really many layers) and has an inserted edge. The handle is made of steel and is beautifully chiseled. There is still a red paint present in decorative grooves and marks. The seller claimed that this kukri dates from around the mid 1850s, and the blade is stamped with the Maharaja of Nepal armory stamp, the half crescent. I would like to know more about this one, its age, its markings, etc. Attached Images