Steel hilted Kukri.

David R · 19th April 2018, 09:32 AM

This is one of my latest finds, at a local Antique Arms Fair. Found at the bottom of a box of bayonets and at a price I could not resist. I have already posted it on a couple of other collector sites, but I know there are others here also fond of the Nepali blade. It's a chiselled steel hilt "angkhola" blade 13 inch long (33 cm) 18 inch overall but a hefty 22.4 oz (635 grm). I think it has a through tang as I can see a washer and a burr at the endcap. No scabbard alas.

Kubur · 19th April 2018, 12:16 PM

It's a very good kukri and looks old to me with the mark on the blade and the work done on the hilt.

Treeslicer · 20th April 2018, 02:42 AM

That's quite a beauty. I wonder if it could have been a presentation piece? Very nice catch.

BBJW · 20th April 2018, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David R

This is one of my latest finds, at a local Antique Arms Fair. Found at the bottom of a box of bayonets and at a price I could not resist. I have already posted it on a couple of other collector sites, but I know there are others here also fond of the Nepali blade. It's a chiselled steel hilt "angkhola" blade 13 inch long (33 cm) 18 inch overall but a hefty 22.4 oz (635 grm). I think it has a through tang as I can see a washer and a burr at the endcap. No scabbard alas.

You are certain the grip is steel??-- bbjw

David R · 20th April 2018, 09:27 AM

It's steel or iron..... I did the magnet test.

archer · 20th April 2018, 09:32 PM

Hi, What is the difference in steel or iron to the magnet?

Thanks Steve

Pukka Bundook · 21st April 2018, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by archer

Hi, What is the difference in steel or iron to the magnet?

Thanks Steve

Steve,

David means it is steel or iron, (Both magnetic), Not toothpaste tubes.

Enibas · 22nd April 2018, 01:37 PM

Hi,

the decor seems to be english.

On the top, that could be the so called s-rolls, you can find on old english furniture.

kind regards to all

19th April 2018, 09:32 AM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Steel hilted Kukri. This is one of my latest finds, at a local Antique Arms Fair. Found at the bottom of a box of bayonets and at a price I could not resist. I have already posted it on a couple of other collector sites, but I know there are others here also fond of the Nepali blade. It's a chiselled steel hilt "angkhola" blade 13 inch long (33 cm) 18 inch overall but a hefty 22.4 oz (635 grm). I think it has a through tang as I can see a washer and a burr at the endcap. No scabbard alas. Attached Images

20th April 2018, 09:32 PM	#6
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Steel Iron Testing Hi, What is the difference in steel or iron to the magnet? Thanks Steve

22nd April 2018, 01:37 PM	#8
Enibas Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 13	English? Hi, the decor seems to be english. On the top, that could be the so called s-rolls, you can find on old english furniture. kind regards to all

19th April 2018, 12:16 PM	#2
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	It's a very good kukri and looks old to me with the mark on the blade and the work done on the hilt.

20th April 2018, 02:42 AM	#3
Treeslicer Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 65	That's quite a beauty. I wonder if it could have been a presentation piece? Very nice catch.

20th April 2018, 09:27 AM	#5
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	It's steel or iron..... I did the magnet test.