Kukri

Berkley · 3rd August 2008, 05:58 PM

Vladimir,
A very nice presentation kothimora kukri. The integral wooden scabbard with holders for the accessory knives is a type John Powell called the "box kothimora". Too bad it's missing the chakmak or steel/striker, but the third tool is uncommon and interesting. The crest resembles several I have seen on similar kothimoras, and has elements of the British, Nepalese and Indian coats of arms. Does the seller have any details on the provenance of this one?

Vladimir Pod · 3rd August 2008, 06:40 PM

Thanks for answer.
The seller does not has any details. He is already old.
He has got these Kukri on an exchange and does not remember details

Battara · 3rd August 2008, 07:32 PM

If I remember right, after the British left the region, Gurkas remained in some of those countries as their own fighting units. There was some in India, Burma, and even still in the UK (they fought in the Faklans War with Argentina). I think this one may have belonged to a Gurka officer with the Indian forces, perhaps before the British left in mid century.

Gonzalo G · 5th August 2008, 01:48 PM

Very nice sirupati blade, hollow forged-grinded. Berkeley, do you think the chisel-like tool would be a nail cleaner?...It was common among the implements of the gar khukris, known as "trousse".
My best regards

Gonzalo

Berkley · 5th August 2008, 03:12 PM

Nail cleaner, scribe, gouge/chisel, screwdriver, or ? The chakma, after all, serves both to straighten the blade edge and strike sparks from flint. A man with few tools and much ingenuity can find many uses when the need arises.

Vladimir Pod · 6th August 2008, 02:42 AM

Thank you all for the information

Vladimir

Berkley · 18th June 2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berkley

screwdriver

I've said so since 2008.

David · 18th June 2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berkley

I've said so since 2008.

I did notice that you were the only one suggesting this....but since 2008???

3rd August 2008, 05:58 PM	#1
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	Vladimir, A very nice presentation kothimora kukri. The integral wooden scabbard with holders for the accessory knives is a type John Powell called the "box kothimora". Too bad it's missing the chakmak or steel/striker, but the third tool is uncommon and interesting. The crest resembles several I have seen on similar kothimoras, and has elements of the British, Nepalese and Indian coats of arms. Does the seller have any details on the provenance of this one?

3rd August 2008, 06:40 PM	#2
Vladimir Pod Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 14	Thanks for answer. The seller does not has any details. He is already old. He has got these Kukri on an exchange and does not remember details

3rd August 2008, 07:32 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	If I remember right, after the British left the region, Gurkas remained in some of those countries as their own fighting units. There was some in India, Burma, and even still in the UK (they fought in the Faklans War with Argentina). I think this one may have belonged to a Gurka officer with the Indian forces, perhaps before the British left in mid century.

5th August 2008, 01:48 PM	#4
Gonzalo G Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nothern Mexico Posts: 458	Very nice sirupati blade, hollow forged-grinded. Berkeley, do you think the chisel-like tool would be a nail cleaner?...It was common among the implements of the gar khukris, known as "trousse". My best regards Gonzalo

5th August 2008, 03:12 PM	#5
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	Nail cleaner, scribe, gouge/chisel, screwdriver, or ? The chakma, after all, serves both to straighten the blade edge and strike sparks from flint. A man with few tools and much ingenuity can find many uses when the need arises.

6th August 2008, 02:42 AM	#6
Vladimir Pod Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 14	Thank you all for the information Vladimir