Nepali museam weapons.{photos.} kukri etc.

derek · 14th April 2005, 02:44 PM

Fantastic stuff, guys. Looking forward to hearing more.

Sirupate, you recently won a very nice kukri on ebay (outbid me for it!). Please post a few pics of it when you can.

Back to "kora #5". Would it have been used by swinging the inside curve forward, like a kukri? Or is this one 100% ceremonial?

-d

derek · 14th April 2005, 02:49 PM

The guard on the example in the top middle pic may have answered my question.
That looks extremely awkward. I would be interested in seeing how this was used as a fighting weapon. I imagine it was a unique style, like fighting with a shotel.
-d

Kohei · 14th April 2005, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derek

Fantastic stuff, guys. Looking forward to hearing more.

Sirupate, you recently won a very nice kukri on ebay (outbid me for it!). Please post a few pics of it when you can.

-d

Hi Derek,

Actually, i'm afraid I was to blame for outbidding you on that kuk!! I spotted it whilst Simon was away and knew i'd be in trouble if I didn't atleast have a crack at getting it for him, especially for the money it went for!!

Its not in great condition and will need a lot of work..... will get Simon to post pics of it for you later.

Cheers,
Leanne

Ian · 14th April 2005, 08:23 PM

Welcome to the forum Leanne.

Kohei · 15th April 2005, 02:25 PM

Thanks Ian!

sirupate · 15th April 2005, 06:20 PM

Dereck I'm not actualy sure which kukri you mean, let me know and I will post some pics etc.

Cheers Simon

Conogre · 16th April 2005, 11:26 PM

Spiral, I, for one, would love a CD and would be more than happy to compensate you for costs, effort and such (short of paying for the trip, of course **grin**)
I've often thought that a compilation of photos from this site on a CD/CD's would be worth it's weight in gold, and remember back when the idea of assembling a "Stone-like" bladed weapon index on a CD was discussed by many.
Well, I sort of remember it, sometimes. **sigh**
Mike

BluErf · 17th April 2005, 04:05 AM

I love the arrangement in pic no. 8. Its so symmetrical, and the pieces look "darkly deadly". Actually, how do these 2ft kukris handle? Are they on the "chopper-hefty" side, or are they balanced and swift?

14th April 2005, 08:23 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,598	Welcome to a new member Welcome to the forum Leanne.

14th April 2005, 02:44 PM	#1
derek Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 215	Fantastic stuff, guys. Looking forward to hearing more. Sirupate, you recently won a very nice kukri on ebay (outbid me for it!). Please post a few pics of it when you can. Back to "kora #5". Would it have been used by swinging the inside curve forward, like a kukri? Or is this one 100% ceremonial? -d

14th April 2005, 02:49 PM	#2
derek Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 215	The guard on the example in the top middle pic may have answered my question. That looks extremely awkward. I would be interested in seeing how this was used as a fighting weapon. I imagine it was a unique style, like fighting with a shotel. -d

15th April 2005, 02:25 PM	#5
Kohei Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2	Thanks Ian!

15th April 2005, 06:20 PM	#6
sirupate Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 373	Dereck I'm not actualy sure which kukri you mean, let me know and I will post some pics etc. Cheers Simon

16th April 2005, 11:26 PM	#7
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Spiral, I, for one, would love a CD and would be more than happy to compensate you for costs, effort and such (short of paying for the trip, of course grin) I've often thought that a compilation of photos from this site on a CD/CD's would be worth it's weight in gold, and remember back when the idea of assembling a "Stone-like" bladed weapon index on a CD was discussed by many. Well, I sort of remember it, sometimes. sigh Mike

17th April 2005, 04:05 AM	#8
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	I love the arrangement in pic no. 8. Its so symmetrical, and the pieces look "darkly deadly". Actually, how do these 2ft kukris handle? Are they on the "chopper-hefty" side, or are they balanced and swift?