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Old 18th February 2011, 08:31 AM   #5
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Nice find Gene! Probably c.1910 to c.1930 era, Officer presentation quality dia chirra {double fullers.} with crescent mark.


Foil silver probably has been lost, {probably because it was so thin!} so has kardas silver buttcap. Unfortuantly the chape as well. This often come lose over the years & get placed on other kukris in the collection or dealers stock when they come to be sold. On occasion Ive had to buy 2 kukris at auction to put them back together as they should be.


The Silver scabbard top is unusual in workmanship & style.{ In a good way.} Looks to be pinned in place? Blade workmanship looks excelent! What size is it?

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'Sup' J?

Thanks bud
You're completely right mate, now I've had a chance to examine the 'carved areas' in good daylight, I can see that they are actually the remains of black resin used to hold in the missing repousse panels. The panels have fallen out but the blace resin is left in a perfect impression of the shape.
God knows where the hell I am going to get replacements!
Length: blade 12", overall 16 1/2".

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Gene

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