Unusual Kukuri like items

Kmaddock · 26th March 2021, 12:13 PM

Hi All,

unusual ones here, 12 inch blades and 4 inch handle, sharp on inside of curve

Over cleaned to be certain but cheap, I will not have in my hand for a while but has anyone any idea of what they are?

I am hoping indian but the price will pay for the education anyway.

Regards to all

Ken

Ian · 26th March 2021, 12:58 PM

Hi Ken. Being sharpened on the concave edge puts them into the sickle-like category, and therefore common to many parts of the world. These both look like everyday tools from the Indian sub-continent, possibly hansia from Nepal/northern India, although other sources are certainly possible. From their appearance, they seem to be village quality work made for local use. Nice ethnographic pieces.

Kmaddock · 26th March 2021, 02:11 PM

Hi Ian
Thanks for the possible ID, I should have them early next week and will report in.
Seller found them in an old tool chest from a house clearance. Unfortunately he cleaned them but Postage of the 2 items was more than the item cost so I am happy enough
Keep well,
ken

26th March 2021, 12:13 PM	#1
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Unusual Kukuri like items Hi All, unusual ones here, 12 inch blades and 4 inch handle, sharp on inside of curve Over cleaned to be certain but cheap, I will not have in my hand for a while but has anyone any idea of what they are? I am hoping indian but the price will pay for the education anyway. Regards to all Ken Attached Images

26th March 2021, 12:58 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,200	Hi Ken. Being sharpened on the concave edge puts them into the sickle-like category, and therefore common to many parts of the world. These both look like everyday tools from the Indian sub-continent, possibly hansia from Nepal/northern India, although other sources are certainly possible. From their appearance, they seem to be village quality work made for local use. Nice ethnographic pieces.

26th March 2021, 02:11 PM	#3
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Hi Ian Thanks for the possible ID, I should have them early next week and will report in. Seller found them in an old tool chest from a house clearance. Unfortunately he cleaned them but Postage of the 2 items was more than the item cost so I am happy enough Keep well, ken