Interesting Kukri

drac2k · 20th September 2021, 04:16 PM

I have this kukri with some interesting marks; I am assuming that the 5-30 is a date, however, there are some curious marks surrounding the numbers, which I am curious about; are they arsenal marks, inspectors marks, and if so, from where.

David R · 20th September 2021, 06:29 PM

The numbers are more likely an issue or even an export number. Probably postwar with the "broken back" blade profile and brass mounts. Possibly Indian Army issue.

drac2k · 20th September 2021, 08:12 PM

Thanks, David; the 5-30, has a dash; do you think that it is pre-WW2?

20th September 2021, 04:16 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	Interesting Kukri I have this kukri with some interesting marks; I am assuming that the 5-30 is a date, however, there are some curious marks surrounding the numbers, which I am curious about; are they arsenal marks, inspectors marks, and if so, from where. Attached Images

20th September 2021, 06:29 PM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	The numbers are more likely an issue or even an export number. Probably postwar with the "broken back" blade profile and brass mounts. Possibly Indian Army issue.

20th September 2021, 08:12 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	Thanks, David; the 5-30, has a dash; do you think that it is pre-WW2?