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JPSF · 1st January 2006, 10:13 PM

This kukri was designed for Gurkhas attached to The Maharja of Jodphur for protection and policing his territories. During WW I the same Gurkhas fought with various regiments and carried this unique, if a bit impractical piece with them. I have never seen specific evidence or photos but these were used mostly throughout the campaigns in the mid-east. The belt loop is appalingly weak, and the closing strap/stud arrangement inconvenient and prone to tear. Still, a nice looking piece and the authentic ones always have a deeply blued blade, aluminum grip and the stylish split-back scabbard with the big steel chape. Sometime in the 1950s just the knives were reproduced to celebrate a regimental anniversary and are so marked, but there was no scabbard.

Jens Nordlunde · 1st January 2006, 10:19 PM

Thank you John, and happy new year

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Jens

1st January 2006, 10:13 PM	#1
JPSF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	JANUARY calendar This kukri was designed for Gurkhas attached to The Maharja of Jodphur for protection and policing his territories. During WW I the same Gurkhas fought with various regiments and carried this unique, if a bit impractical piece with them. I have never seen specific evidence or photos but these were used mostly throughout the campaigns in the mid-east. The belt loop is appalingly weak, and the closing strap/stud arrangement inconvenient and prone to tear. Still, a nice looking piece and the authentic ones always have a deeply blued blade, aluminum grip and the stylish split-back scabbard with the big steel chape. Sometime in the 1950s just the knives were reproduced to celebrate a regimental anniversary and are so marked, but there was no scabbard. Last edited by JPSF; 1st January 2006 at 10:45 PM.

1st January 2006, 10:19 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Thank you John, and happy new year. Jens