unique patterned blade

Jens Nordlunde · 18th February 2005, 04:26 PM

This quite fantastic and unusual, if not unique as I think it is. I must agree with the others who have posted – no I have never seen anything like it. How old is it? Thank you for posting.

Jens

Ferguson · 18th February 2005, 06:24 PM

My goodness. That is incredible.

Steve

Conogre · 18th February 2005, 07:11 PM

Wow! That's an unbelievable combination of smithing and artistry, true painting with a forge and hammer.
I too would love to know the age and origin of the piece.
Mike

Ian · 18th February 2005, 07:21 PM

Please tell us more about this piece and how you acquired it. Wonderful find.

sirupate · 18th February 2005, 11:09 PM

Hello JPSF,

That really is a superb Hanshee, been trying to get blades made in that style in Nepal for several years now, but the Kami can't quite do it yet, just about got them to make good quality military models of the past, so there is hope yet

Simon, Tora Kukri Supplies www.toratoratora.co.uk

JPSF · 19th February 2005, 12:33 AM

Details: a hanshee from c1770-1820, very well made dark red (once upon a time)velvet covered scabbard with beautifully chiselled and pierced silver chape and locket, elaborate sangli remarkable polished chandan grip, the kalti and its tinder pouch are decorated with silver thread.
17.5" o/a.

I didn't find it, it found me via a very good friend.

the whole rig

Andrew · 19th February 2005, 02:17 AM

A very good friend, indeed, JP! Outstanding kuk. Thanks for sharing it with us.

18th February 2005, 07:21 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Just beautiful John Please tell us more about this piece and how you acquired it. Wonderful find.

18th February 2005, 04:26 PM	#1
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	This quite fantastic and unusual, if not unique as I think it is. I must agree with the others who have posted – no I have never seen anything like it. How old is it? Thank you for posting. Jens

18th February 2005, 06:24 PM	#2
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	My goodness. That is incredible. Steve

18th February 2005, 07:11 PM	#3
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Wow! That's an unbelievable combination of smithing and artistry, true painting with a forge and hammer. I too would love to know the age and origin of the piece. Mike

18th February 2005, 11:09 PM	#5
sirupate Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 373	Hello JPSF, That really is a superb Hanshee, been trying to get blades made in that style in Nepal for several years now, but the Kami can't quite do it yet, just about got them to make good quality military models of the past, so there is hope yet Simon, Tora Kukri Supplies www.toratoratora.co.uk

19th February 2005, 12:33 AM	#6
JPSF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	Details: a hanshee from c1770-1820, very well made dark red (once upon a time)velvet covered scabbard with beautifully chiselled and pierced silver chape and locket, elaborate sangli remarkable polished chandan grip, the kalti and its tinder pouch are decorated with silver thread. 17.5" o/a. I didn't find it, it found me via a very good friend. the whole rig

19th February 2005, 02:17 AM	#7
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	A very good friend, indeed, JP! Outstanding kuk. Thanks for sharing it with us.