Khukuri with nicely carved handle

Kmaddock · 26th April 2017, 07:26 PM

Hi Timo
I see what you mean by the removal of the raised ring.
Late 1800 would be a nice date to give to the khukuri, can you tell me what indicates this ( if you have a chance)
Cheers
Ken

Timo Nieminen · 29th April 2017, 06:14 AM

Just comparing it with my own khukuris and other ones I've seen. It's most like the ones from the late 1800s. From the overall appearance, I'd say 1860(?) at the earliest, through to 1920s at the latest.

My impression is that the later ones tend to have bigger prongs in the notch/kaudi and are usually not as well made. So I'd guess late 19th century. But it could be a later very-well-made one.

Berkley · 2nd May 2017, 04:10 AM

Ornamental bands in the chip carving style are frequently seen in better quality older Nepalese kukris:

As with many details, the quality has declined in recent years. Yours certainly seems like an honest example of the earlier work.

26th April 2017, 07:26 PM	#1
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Hi Timo I see what you mean by the removal of the raised ring. Late 1800 would be a nice date to give to the khukuri, can you tell me what indicates this ( if you have a chance) Cheers Ken

29th April 2017, 06:14 AM	#2
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	Just comparing it with my own khukuris and other ones I've seen. It's most like the ones from the late 1800s. From the overall appearance, I'd say 1860(?) at the earliest, through to 1920s at the latest. My impression is that the later ones tend to have bigger prongs in the notch/kaudi and are usually not as well made. So I'd guess late 19th century. But it could be a later very-well-made one.

2nd May 2017, 04:10 AM	#3
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	Ornamental bands in the chip carving style are frequently seen in better quality older Nepalese kukris: As with many details, the quality has declined in recent years. Yours certainly seems like an honest example of the earlier work.