Odd little Kuk

Atlantia · 5th April 2010, 03:34 PM

This one has been in a dealers 'case' for the last few months, and I've ignored it.
Today I noticed it minus its sheath, and was suprised to see that despite the classic Indian horn handle which I'd taken to mean it was a 1970s export/souvenier, it does not have the usual plated blade stamped 'MADE IN INDIA'.
In fact on closer inspection the handle is actually quite well made and the blade is hand forged with a double fuller.
But its really small!
So I'm thinking WTH?
Anyway, bought it, appparently the scabbard was 'tatty' so he threw it away.

Another nominee for a light etch do you think?

5th April 2010, 03:34 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Odd little Kuk This one has been in a dealers 'case' for the last few months, and I've ignored it. Today I noticed it minus its sheath, and was suprised to see that despite the classic Indian horn handle which I'd taken to mean it was a 1970s export/souvenier, it does not have the usual plated blade stamped 'MADE IN INDIA'. In fact on closer inspection the handle is actually quite well made and the blade is hand forged with a double fuller. But its really small! So I'm thinking WTH? Anyway, bought it, appparently the scabbard was 'tatty' so he threw it away. Another nominee for a light etch do you think?