Unusual kukri for komments

rumpel9 · 8th January 2018, 05:30 PM

Hi, folks.
Time ago I bought an unusual kukri. Blade has atypical for kukri T-shaped spine. The hilt seems to be not original and was made late. At the base of the blade there is a mark "ICTIGN". Total length is 55 sm. with 44 sm. blade.
Does anyone have an idea about the origin of this kukri and its manufacturer?

Sajen · 8th January 2018, 10:28 PM

The only thing I think to know is that it is a sirupate kukri. But we have some very knowledge kukri experts here, they will be able to tell you much more.

Battara · 8th January 2018, 11:52 PM

I modified these pictures to better see the hilt.

Based on the blade profile and the brass flowers (based on the color of the patina), I am leaning toward an early 20th century, northern Indian origin. The blade of course looks like an Indian modified British blade.

BBJW · 9th January 2018, 01:10 AM

No cho and poorly fitted bolster and grip. Can't tell what the blade is made from or what the inscription says/means. Lotus flowers would be very N. India or Nepal. Or it could have been made anywhere? Bored Brit soldier?- bbjw

Jens Nordlunde · 9th January 2018, 05:27 PM

Could the flowers shown on the hilt be Ixora Coccinea flowers?
The plant is a medicine plant used in India, and the flowers are sometimes used on Indian hilts.

David R · 15th April 2018, 03:42 PM

The blade looks to be cut from a commercial scythe blade! Very good steel and possibly laminated even.

rumpel9 · 16th April 2018, 12:59 PM

Thank you, David.
It seems that it is so.

8th January 2018, 05:30 PM	#1
rumpel9 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 68	Unusual kukri for komments Hi, folks. Time ago I bought an unusual kukri. Blade has atypical for kukri T-shaped spine. The hilt seems to be not original and was made late. At the base of the blade there is a mark "ICTIGN". Total length is 55 sm. with 44 sm. blade. Does anyone have an idea about the origin of this kukri and its manufacturer? Attached Images

8th January 2018, 10:28 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,794	The only thing I think to know is that it is a sirupate kukri. But we have some very knowledge kukri experts here, they will be able to tell you much more. Last edited by Sajen; 9th January 2018 at 12:04 AM.

8th January 2018, 11:52 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,229	I modified these pictures to better see the hilt. Based on the blade profile and the brass flowers (based on the color of the patina), I am leaning toward an early 20th century, northern Indian origin. The blade of course looks like an Indian modified British blade. Attached Images

9th January 2018, 01:10 AM	#4
BBJW Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 228	No cho and poorly fitted bolster and grip. Can't tell what the blade is made from or what the inscription says/means. Lotus flowers would be very N. India or Nepal. Or it could have been made anywhere? Bored Brit soldier?- bbjw

9th January 2018, 05:27 PM	#5
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Could the flowers shown on the hilt be Ixora Coccinea flowers? The plant is a medicine plant used in India, and the flowers are sometimes used on Indian hilts.

15th April 2018, 03:42 PM	#6
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	The blade looks to be cut from a commercial scythe blade! Very good steel and possibly laminated even.

16th April 2018, 12:59 PM	#7
rumpel9 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 68	Thank you, David. It seems that it is so.