Unusual kukri for komments
 

Hi, folks.
Time ago I bought an unusual kukri. Blade has atypical for kukri T-shaped spine. The hilt seems to be not original and was made late. At the base of the blade there is a mark "ICTIGN". Total length is 55 sm. with 44 sm. blade.
Does anyone have an idea about the origin of this kukri and its manufacturer?

The only thing I think to know is that it is a sirupate kukri. But we have some very knowledge kukri experts here, they will be able to tell you much more.

I modified these pictures to better see the hilt.

Based on the blade profile and the brass flowers (based on the color of the patina), I am leaning toward an early 20th century, northern Indian origin. The blade of course looks like an Indian modified British blade.

No cho and poorly fitted bolster and grip. Can't tell what the blade is made from or what the inscription says/means. Lotus flowers would be very N. India or Nepal. Or it could have been made anywhere? Bored Brit soldier?- bbjw

Could the flowers shown on the hilt be Ixora Coccinea flowers?
The plant is a medicine plant used in India, and the flowers are sometimes used on Indian hilts.

The blade looks to be cut from a commercial scythe blade! Very good steel and possibly laminated even.

Thank you, David.
It seems that it is so.