Pirate Kukri- Nepalese Naval Kukri? - Page 2

Berkley · 28th December 2007, 02:41 PM

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I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.

George Bernard Shaw

fernando · 28th December 2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Berkley

George Bernard Shaw

Either Shaw plagiarized the quotation i've read, or vice versa

I like this version too

Andrew · 28th December 2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Arny

I disagree and you definately are taking sides. But I have a suggestion though. Why don't you both fuck off. Ya, I know, you're going to ban me but that's o.k.

Yes, you are banned. Good riddance.

Andrew · 28th December 2007, 03:56 PM

Let's get back on track, gents.

spiral · 29th December 2007, 12:38 AM

Thankyou Fernando/ Berkley.

Good quotes, not realy relevent though to trolls making accusations of Racialism, theft, paedophila, murder, fraud or treason etc.etc. I think..

Personaly I belive "a lie unchalenged will often be believed." JRS {spiral.} 2007.

And as such I will always defend myself & others against malicious allegations. If I hadnt done so Arny wouldnt have revealed himself even further & then been banned.

I hope you never are put in the position where you have to do the same.

The Sidelines are easyer.

Sorry Andrew for the further off topic piece.

If I could come up with something about the Nepalese Naval weaponary I would. Ive tried but I cant.

Cheers,
Spiral

BBJW · 29th December 2007, 01:41 AM

My "naval" kukri that I posted looks and feels like it would have been a formidable shipboard weapon. My best guess would be that Brit sailor had it made up and I would date it to probably around WW1. When I saw it I had to have it for the naval cutlass part of my collection. Of course it also goes well with my humble kukri assemblage.

Best Wishes to all in 2008!
Cheers
bbjw

VANDOO · 29th December 2007, 02:58 AM

MOST SOCIETYS WHERE THE TRADITION WAS TO HIRE OUT YOUR SERVICES AS A WARRIOR, BODYGAURD OR GUIDE HAD A CODE OF LOYALTY TO THEIR EMPLOYER AND OFTEN A STRONG BOND WAS FORMED BETWEEN THE TWO.
THESE PEOPLE WOULD LAY DOWN THEIR LIVES TO UPHOLD THEIR HONOR AND DO THEIR JOB AND WOULD FOLLOW THE BOSS TO HELL IF NECESSARY TO UPHOLD THAT HONOR. SO IT COULD BE POSSIBLE FOR SUCH A PERSON TO GO TO SEA IF NEED BE EVEN THOUGH PERPETUAL SEA SICKNESS WOULD INDEED BE A FORM OF HELL.

THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND NEPAL AS WELL AS MANY OTHER COUNTRYS, AND BRITAN'S PRESENCE IN THE WORLDS SEAS SURELY LED TO MANY STRANGE CREWS SO THE PRESENCE OF A NEPALESE PIRATE OR SAILOR IS EASILY POSSIBLE.

Jim McDougall · 29th December 2007, 03:53 AM

I think yours is a pretty plausible assessment BJ, and I think variants like this in theme groupings like your cutlasses are outstanding!!! It is very clear that the kukri became a well established item of military ordnance by the mid nineteenth century, and these were certainly well known in Bengal, which had considerable maritime activity. While certainly not regulation, any sailor aboard merchant vessels who furnished thier own weapons might have had something like this commissioned.

All very best regards,
Jim

spiral · 29th December 2007, 12:27 PM

That sounds very plausible to me BBJW. It certanly is a fascinating piece & would certanly be usefull in a close quater fight, that one would see at sea.

A boarding kukri perhaps!

spiral

29th December 2007, 01:41 AM	#36
BBJW Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 228	Back on track My "naval" kukri that I posted looks and feels like it would have been a formidable shipboard weapon. My best guess would be that Brit sailor had it made up and I would date it to probably around WW1. When I saw it I had to have it for the naval cutlass part of my collection. Of course it also goes well with my humble kukri assemblage. Best Wishes to all in 2008! Cheers bbjw

28th December 2007, 03:56 PM	#34
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Let's get back on track, gents.

29th December 2007, 12:38 AM	#35
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Thankyou Fernando/ Berkley. Good quotes, not realy relevent though to trolls making accusations of Racialism, theft, paedophila, murder, fraud or treason etc.etc. I think.. Personaly I belive "a lie unchalenged will often be believed." JRS {spiral.} 2007. And as such I will always defend myself & others against malicious allegations. If I hadnt done so Arny wouldnt have revealed himself even further & then been banned. I hope you never are put in the position where you have to do the same. The Sidelines are easyer. Sorry Andrew for the further off topic piece. If I could come up with something about the Nepalese Naval weaponary I would. Ive tried but I cant. Cheers, Spiral

29th December 2007, 02:58 AM	#37
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	MOST SOCIETYS WHERE THE TRADITION WAS TO HIRE OUT YOUR SERVICES AS A WARRIOR, BODYGAURD OR GUIDE HAD A CODE OF LOYALTY TO THEIR EMPLOYER AND OFTEN A STRONG BOND WAS FORMED BETWEEN THE TWO. THESE PEOPLE WOULD LAY DOWN THEIR LIVES TO UPHOLD THEIR HONOR AND DO THEIR JOB AND WOULD FOLLOW THE BOSS TO HELL IF NECESSARY TO UPHOLD THAT HONOR. SO IT COULD BE POSSIBLE FOR SUCH A PERSON TO GO TO SEA IF NEED BE EVEN THOUGH PERPETUAL SEA SICKNESS WOULD INDEED BE A FORM OF HELL. THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND NEPAL AS WELL AS MANY OTHER COUNTRYS, AND BRITAN'S PRESENCE IN THE WORLDS SEAS SURELY LED TO MANY STRANGE CREWS SO THE PRESENCE OF A NEPALESE PIRATE OR SAILOR IS EASILY POSSIBLE.

29th December 2007, 03:53 AM	#38
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,945	I think yours is a pretty plausible assessment BJ, and I think variants like this in theme groupings like your cutlasses are outstanding!!! It is very clear that the kukri became a well established item of military ordnance by the mid nineteenth century, and these were certainly well known in Bengal, which had considerable maritime activity. While certainly not regulation, any sailor aboard merchant vessels who furnished thier own weapons might have had something like this commissioned. All very best regards, Jim

29th December 2007, 12:27 PM	#39
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	That sounds very plausible to me BBJW. It certanly is a fascinating piece & would certanly be usefull in a close quater fight, that one would see at sea. A boarding kukri perhaps! spiral