Kukri for coments

[Ronald]

Hello Fernando and all other forum-members,

In Nepali / Ghorkali language Sirupati literally means "lilly leaf". It is said, that it was mainly used in West Nepal, while in the East the broad-bladed Kukuri were used. But please don't consider this as an "iron rule"! One finds both versions all over the country. The Sirupati not only has narrow blade, but it is often much shorter. It might be rather strongly curved or not. You see: The exist many variations, and the National Museum in Kathmandu shows them all.


Kind regards,

Ronald

[spiral]

I think its possibly from Darjeeling area Fernando, A Nepali enclave in India. But thats only because I have seen similar from there. But It is just an opinion or idea.

Andreas`s points are excelent..... Rod also has great expierience.

In conclusian I think, From Darjeeling area, 1920 to 1945. But I wont rule out post 1910 or Rods, 1950s either. although I think both extremes are doubtfull.

I think the scabbard was made for a differnt kukri probabably.

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Where is John Powell these days!!! Has anyone heard from him? I think his research on the kukri was not only comprehensive but profound and he was I believe working on a book on them.

Unfortuanatly Jim a lot of Johns information which was great pioneering work at the time has prooved rather innacurate in places after more research. He tried to have all his work on the net deleted or updated but sadley some people refused to do so apparently. He has stated on a forum elswere that it should be ignored. Most of it was compiled during his early research many years ago.

.He said to me last December he still reads the forums, but sadley doesnt particpate at the time bieng.The vast majority of his collection has been sold over the past 2 years. Including the rarest & most outstanding pieces

Unfourtuantly some of Ronalds points were part of those intial errors.

Originally Posted by Ronald

In Nepali / Ghorkali language Sirupati literally means "lilly leaf". It is said, that it was mainly used in West Nepal, while in the East the broad-bladed Kukuri were used. But please don't consider this as an "iron rule"! One finds both versions all over the country. The Sirupati not only has narrow blade, but it is often much shorter. It might be rather strongly curved or not. You see: The exist many variations, and the National Museum in Kathmandu shows them all.

Hello Ranald, Nice to find someone else who likes kukris here!

I must point out that Siru is a type of long slender grass not a lilly.

In Nepalese. Lily is "Kamal"

But indeed your correct that pati is leaf...


Sirupate kukri were originaly mostly favoured by the Rai & Limbu tribes of eastern Nepal, The western tribes prefered broader bladed kukri, but as you say both are found throughout Nepal.

Getting the east west identification the wrong way originated from JPs piece on Sword Furom, I think?

Sirupati come in many lengths I have them with 11inch to 18 inch blades within my collection. several around the 15 to 16 inch mark.

Your right the National museam in Kathmadu is amazing! Have you been there? I spent 2 days there but could have spent weeks. So many fascinating pieces....


Spiral

[fernando]

Thank you so much, Andreas, Ronald and Jonathan ... and Jim
The order was aleatory
I can't complain for lack of support on this thread.
Now all i have to do is digest all the info, wondering whether such amount of input is more valuable than my humble kukri .
Thanks again
Fernando