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Hi, I am about to buy this Kukri
Maybe somebody knows more about this type of kukri Seems there is name of the owner on the scabbard Thanks |
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Photos of the whole blade and dimensions would be of help.
Cheers bbjw |
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Dimensions:
full size 38 Ñm blade 27 Cm |
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Vladimir,
A very nice presentation kothimora kukri. The integral wooden scabbard with holders for the accessory knives is a type John Powell called the "box kothimora". Too bad it's missing the chakmak or steel/striker, but the third tool is uncommon and interesting. The crest resembles several I have seen on similar kothimoras, and has elements of the British, Nepalese and Indian coats of arms. Does the seller have any details on the provenance of this one? |
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Thanks for answer.
The seller does not has any details. He is already old. He has got these Kukri on an exchange and does not remember details |
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If I remember right, after the British left the region, Gurkas remained in some of those countries as their own fighting units. There was some in India, Burma, and even still in the UK (they fought in the Faklans War with Argentina). I think this one may have belonged to a Gurka officer with the Indian forces, perhaps before the British left in mid century.
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all i can say is it is a nice unusual scabbard,the little heraldic device within the shield is very interesting the three lions at the top between the flags or lances,is taken from the pillar of asoka which is a device used on post independence coinage,not sure if that helps to date it or not,the two lions rampant regardant,is there a nepali regt that uses this device?nice khukri buy it regards napoleon
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#8 |
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Nice Indian made piece, I Like the flared /spike tool, those kukri in this style I have seen provenaced in dated from late 40s to late 50s. The use of the Lions of Ashoka would tend to agree with post independance.
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The long tool could be a chisel etc. but its resemblance to an European screwdriver is, from what we can see, exact. I thought it an indication of association with a rifle?
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