Khukuri with nicely carved handle

Kmaddock · 25th April 2017, 10:07 AM

Hi All
I just purchased the attached as part of a job lot.
Not my area of collecting but we all know how hard it is to stay focused!

It is the sharpest knife I have ever acquired with 13 inch blade and 5 inch handle
Feels perfect in the hand with perfect balance
The blade has some small forging flaws but they do not detract much, it had surface rust but this cleaned up very well.
Nicely done hollow ground blade

It has an internal tang with nothing showing on but of grip

The carving on the handle is very well executed, this leads me to believe it may be something half special.

Would anyone have any idea on age or origin.

Much appreciated as ever.

Ken

25th April 2017, 10:07 AM	#1
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Khukuri with nicely carved handle Hi All I just purchased the attached as part of a job lot. Not my area of collecting but we all know how hard it is to stay focused! It is the sharpest knife I have ever acquired with 13 inch blade and 5 inch handle Feels perfect in the hand with perfect balance The blade has some small forging flaws but they do not detract much, it had surface rust but this cleaned up very well. Nicely done hollow ground blade It has an internal tang with nothing showing on but of grip The carving on the handle is very well executed, this leads me to believe it may be something half special. Would anyone have any idea on age or origin. Much appreciated as ever. Ken Attached Images