Laminated Kukri

Ferguson · 16th February 2018, 08:31 PM

I saw this on our favorite auction site and was lucky enough to win the bid. It is 17 1/2" (44 cm) long in a straight line from tip to hilt. It has an interesting lamination pattern and a hardened edge. There is some bronze brazing alloy on the blade at the ferrule, but it does not attach to the steel ferrule. An old repair perhaps. The tang does not extend through the hilt. Your thoughts and observations are welcome.
Thanks,
Steve

Battara · 17th February 2018, 05:38 AM

I like the blade. Hard to tell if such blades are rare or not: not all kukri blades are etched. They are harder to find though....

The style of hilt makes me think it is early 20th century, but I would rather hear from the kukri guys.

kronckew · 17th February 2018, 10:22 AM

Cool, the hairpin laminations are similar to those found in nearby tibetan/bhutanese knives/swords. probably an older blade. the brass may be the remains of a prised off openwork decoration rather than a repair. looks a bit odd for a repair. Stub tangs held in with laha (neplali glue) are typical and very sturdy. early 20c a good bet based on the overall shape...

kai · 17th February 2018, 06:17 PM

Hello Steve,

Nice example - there were a few others with pretty similar hairpin laminations on this forum, the last one not too long ago: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21854

Regards,
Kai

Ferguson · 19th February 2018, 05:01 PM

Thank you gentlemen for your comments!
Steve

Unclebob · 20th February 2018, 06:38 PM

Nice to see a genuinely laminated blade, most certainly first quarter of the 20th century. The handle looks to be quite large, for a European hand perhaps?I've personally not seen one like this in the flesh, though I have seen acid etched blades that look like laminations and sometimes the 'Buddhas' Eye' pattern, particularly this style of Kukri, with a 'Sirupate' blade and carved ring on the handle.

ausjulius · 24th February 2018, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferguson

I saw this on our favorite auction site and was lucky enough to win the bid. It is 17 1/2" (44 cm) long in a straight line from tip to hilt. It has an interesting lamination pattern and a hardened edge. There is some bronze brazing alloy on the blade at the ferrule, but it does not attach to the steel ferrule. An old repair perhaps. The tang does not extend through the hilt. Your thoughts and observations are welcome.
Thanks,
Steve

very nice shape to that kukri blade

cookyboy1 · 20th March 2018, 09:21 PM

Hi there .ihave a khukuri like this .the handle on mine is slightly shoter as i can only fit 4 fingers comfortly on it.My one was dated by a khukuri expert at 1860 - 1880 .The handle are whst as known as partial tang and were glued on with home made glue from tree resin.hope this is helpfull.

16th February 2018, 08:31 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Laminated Kukri I saw this on our favorite auction site and was lucky enough to win the bid. It is 17 1/2" (44 cm) long in a straight line from tip to hilt. It has an interesting lamination pattern and a hardened edge. There is some bronze brazing alloy on the blade at the ferrule, but it does not attach to the steel ferrule. An old repair perhaps. The tang does not extend through the hilt. Your thoughts and observations are welcome. Thanks, Steve Attached Images

17th February 2018, 10:22 AM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,183	Cool, the hairpin laminations are similar to those found in nearby tibetan/bhutanese knives/swords. probably an older blade. the brass may be the remains of a prised off openwork decoration rather than a repair. looks a bit odd for a repair. Stub tangs held in with laha (neplali glue) are typical and very sturdy. early 20c a good bet based on the overall shape... Last edited by kronckew; 17th February 2018 at 06:47 PM.

20th March 2018, 09:21 PM	#8
cookyboy1 Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 7	Khukri Hi there .ihave a khukuri like this .the handle on mine is slightly shoter as i can only fit 4 fingers comfortly on it.My one was dated by a khukuri expert at 1860 - 1880 .The handle are whst as known as partial tang and were glued on with home made glue from tree resin.hope this is helpfull.

17th February 2018, 05:38 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	I like the blade. Hard to tell if such blades are rare or not: not all kukri blades are etched. They are harder to find though.... The style of hilt makes me think it is early 20th century, but I would rather hear from the kukri guys.

17th February 2018, 06:17 PM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Hello Steve, Nice example - there were a few others with pretty similar hairpin laminations on this forum, the last one not too long ago: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21854 Regards, Kai

19th February 2018, 05:01 PM	#5
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Thank you gentlemen for your comments! Steve

20th February 2018, 06:38 PM	#6
Unclebob Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 21	Nice to see a genuinely laminated blade, most certainly first quarter of the 20th century. The handle looks to be quite large, for a European hand perhaps?I've personally not seen one like this in the flesh, though I have seen acid etched blades that look like laminations and sometimes the 'Buddhas' Eye' pattern, particularly this style of Kukri, with a 'Sirupate' blade and carved ring on the handle.