Kukris: An Evolution in Pictures

mrcjgscott · 26th August 2015, 11:38 PM

These pieces represent the “high end” of collecting for many. There is a great tradition within Nepal, and India of “presentation” of kukri for services rendered, and in the higher echelons, for visiting nobility, dignitaries and Royalty.

Like all kukri quality varies, some “Georgian” era silverwork being the pinnacle, but real decline does not really strike until post WW1.

Some of these pieces can also represent excellent research opportunities, and many pieces carry a presentation dedication on the front locket.

Below are a variety of styles, from Royal presentation, box kothimora, and recent examples.

mrcjgscott · 26th August 2015, 11:45 PM

Below are a few more, randomly selected to show the various variety of styles and forms in which the kukri which can be encountered.

I hope you have enjoyed the thread, and I hope this will encourage more people to post up their own examples, stimulate some serious discussion and debate, and further our learning.

Kind regards,

Chris

Battara · 27th August 2015, 12:12 AM

Thank you for posting theses. Some of these are excellent examples of different kothimora.

mrcjgscott · 27th August 2015, 12:21 AM

Thank you Battara,

I know you have some extremely fine pieces yourself, I hope you will share them with us here.

Kind regards,

Chris

Ian · 27th August 2015, 12:30 AM

Chris:

Thanks for posting all of these examples and for providing a reference for the military ones. As you say, this has been a hotly debated field for some time and the discussions can be somewhat esoteric for the non-expert.

It is nice to have your pictorial guide to the kukri for those of us who are more casual observers of that field. We have needed something like this for a while.

Ian.

mrcjgscott · 27th August 2015, 12:40 AM

Thank you for the kind words Ian,

I am hoping that this will encourage more collectors to "dip a toe" into this particular field, and stimulate some much needed new blood and discussion.

I have learned a lot from the forum, and it is the very least I can do to try and pay a little knowledge back into the collective bank.

Sadly I could not provide labels for all the images due to the upload method (or perhaps my lack of computer expertise!) so if there is any uncertainty, especially concerning the military examples, I must apologise.

Kind regards,

Chris

David R · 27th August 2015, 09:20 AM

Thank you for posting this excellent thread. I think I will be returning to this one again and again.

mrcjgscott · 27th August 2015, 10:37 AM

Thanks David,

I am pleased you find it useful, hopefully others will too!

Kind regards,

Chris

26th August 2015, 11:38 PM	#1
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	4. Kothimora These pieces represent the “high end” of collecting for many. There is a great tradition within Nepal, and India of “presentation” of kukri for services rendered, and in the higher echelons, for visiting nobility, dignitaries and Royalty. Like all kukri quality varies, some “Georgian” era silverwork being the pinnacle, but real decline does not really strike until post WW1. Some of these pieces can also represent excellent research opportunities, and many pieces carry a presentation dedication on the front locket. Below are a variety of styles, from Royal presentation, box kothimora, and recent examples. Attached Images

26th August 2015, 11:45 PM	#2
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	5) All Shapes and Sizes. Below are a few more, randomly selected to show the various variety of styles and forms in which the kukri which can be encountered. I hope you have enjoyed the thread, and I hope this will encourage more people to post up their own examples, stimulate some serious discussion and debate, and further our learning. Kind regards, Chris Attached Images

27th August 2015, 12:12 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,270	Thank you for posting theses. Some of these are excellent examples of different kothimora.

27th August 2015, 12:21 AM	#4
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	Thank you Battara, I know you have some extremely fine pieces yourself, I hope you will share them with us here. Kind regards, Chris

27th August 2015, 12:30 AM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Chris: Thanks for posting all of these examples and for providing a reference for the military ones. As you say, this has been a hotly debated field for some time and the discussions can be somewhat esoteric for the non-expert. It is nice to have your pictorial guide to the kukri for those of us who are more casual observers of that field. We have needed something like this for a while. Ian.

27th August 2015, 12:40 AM	#6
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	Thank you for the kind words Ian, I am hoping that this will encourage more collectors to "dip a toe" into this particular field, and stimulate some much needed new blood and discussion. I have learned a lot from the forum, and it is the very least I can do to try and pay a little knowledge back into the collective bank. Sadly I could not provide labels for all the images due to the upload method (or perhaps my lack of computer expertise!) so if there is any uncertainty, especially concerning the military examples, I must apologise. Kind regards, Chris

27th August 2015, 09:20 AM	#7
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,114	Thank you for posting this excellent thread. I think I will be returning to this one again and again.

27th August 2015, 10:37 AM	#8
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	Thanks David, I am pleased you find it useful, hopefully others will too! Kind regards, Chris