Questions About a Curious Kukri

Ferguson · 19th March 2005, 12:52 PM

Nice khukuri Mike. Hopefully John Powell will be along soon, as he is the premier khuk expert. It looks similar to the sirupati, a lighter khukuri. I have one similar to yours. Inside the pocket with a flap may be a removeable pouch. It was used to carry tinder and a flint for starting a fire. The blunt chakma was used to steel the edge of the blade, and also for striking the flint to make a fire. At least this is my understanding.
For some interesting reading, check out the khukuri faq here http://www.himalayan-imports.com/faq/

Here's a pic of mine. It has an interesting all iron chakma.

Edited: I don't think it's a hanshee, as those are most characterised by more curve, and a long narrow curved handle, like the top two here:

(picture belongs to John Powell)
Steve

19th March 2005, 12:52 PM	#7
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Nice khukuri Mike. Hopefully John Powell will be along soon, as he is the premier khuk expert. It looks similar to the sirupati, a lighter khukuri. I have one similar to yours. Inside the pocket with a flap may be a removeable pouch. It was used to carry tinder and a flint for starting a fire. The blunt chakma was used to steel the edge of the blade, and also for striking the flint to make a fire. At least this is my understanding. For some interesting reading, check out the khukuri faq here http://www.himalayan-imports.com/faq/ Here's a pic of mine. It has an interesting all iron chakma. Edited: I don't think it's a hanshee, as those are most characterised by more curve, and a long narrow curved handle, like the top two here: (picture belongs to John Powell) Steve