Kukri Knife for ID

Antique Arsenal · 12th October 2013, 09:04 PM

Hi,
I just bought a nice looking kukri knife on a flea market. I basically took a gamble since the price was so low. The blade looks pattern but it might be a false one. Basically I do not have a lot of expertise on Nepal arms, so I was hoping that some of you might help me with identifying its age and may be region of origin.

I would appreciate any input you can provide to me.

Thanks,
Aleks

kahnjar1 · 12th October 2013, 09:34 PM

Not my area of expertise, but to me this looks like a modern made Indian production. Similar style of manufacture to the many "ethnic" knives now appearing on a well known auction website.
There are dedicated Kukhri collectors here who no doubt will respond and give you concise comments.
Regards Stu

Antique Arsenal · 13th October 2013, 05:18 AM

Thank you kahnjar1. I would not be surprised, but I would love to make sure that it is a reproduction before I get rid of it. I appreciate your input.

Thanks,
Aleks

kahnjar1 · 13th October 2013, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antique Arsenal

Thank you kahnjar1. I would not be surprised, but I would love to make sure that it is a reproduction before I get rid of it. I appreciate your input.

Thanks,
Aleks

If he does not reply here, send PM to Berkley who should be able to confirm or deny my judgement.
By the way I said "production" not "reproduction".
Stu

VANDOO · 13th October 2013, 07:37 AM

A PRETTY LITTLE THING BUT I WOULD NOT CALL IT A KUKRI. THE BLADE IS SORT OF A KURKRI SHAPE BUT LITTLE ELSE RESEMBLES ONE. WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE KNIFE IT APPEARS SMALL. THE DAMASCUS BLADE IS VERY NICE AND THE MOTHER OF PEARL GRIP GOES WELL WITH SUCH A PRETTY BLADE. THE WORKMANSHIP LOOKS GOOD SO I WOULD NOT CLASSIFY THIS AS A TOURIST ITEM OR A CHEAP FAKE OR REPLICA FROM INDIA. THEY DO GOOD WORK IN INDIA BOTH IN THE PAST AND TODAY AND IF YOU GOT THIS LITTLE GEM CHEAP I WOULD CONSIDER IT A GOOD BUY AND A KEEPER.

Timo Nieminen · 13th October 2013, 10:24 AM

Modern, from India or Pakistan, but I wouldn't call it a "reproduction". Neither would I call a modern machete with a kukri-shaped blade a "reproduction". I wouldn't call it a kukri, either.

On these knives, the pattern is usually genuine. Pattern-welded steel AKA folded steel AKA mechanical Damascus, etched and stained to bring out the pattern.

Battara · 13th October 2013, 06:18 PM

This type of "birds-eye" pattern is common, coming out of India these days.

Antique Arsenal · 14th October 2013, 03:48 PM

Thanks all of you for the help. It is too bad that it turned out to be a modern made knife but it was worth a try.

Thanks,
Aleks

spiral · 14th October 2013, 03:51 PM

Yes as the others have said, definatly current Indian production, the factory made birds eye steel & mother of pearl turn up on all current Indian fake/replica weapons.

spiral

12th October 2013, 09:04 PM	#1
Antique Arsenal Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 35	Kukri Knife for ID Hi, I just bought a nice looking kukri knife on a flea market. I basically took a gamble since the price was so low. The blade looks pattern but it might be a false one. Basically I do not have a lot of expertise on Nepal arms, so I was hoping that some of you might help me with identifying its age and may be region of origin. I would appreciate any input you can provide to me. Thanks, Aleks Attached Images

12th October 2013, 09:34 PM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	Not my area of expertise, but to me this looks like a modern made Indian production. Similar style of manufacture to the many "ethnic" knives now appearing on a well known auction website. There are dedicated Kukhri collectors here who no doubt will respond and give you concise comments. Regards Stu

13th October 2013, 05:18 AM	#3
Antique Arsenal Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 35	Thank you kahnjar1. I would not be surprised, but I would love to make sure that it is a reproduction before I get rid of it. I appreciate your input. Thanks, Aleks

13th October 2013, 07:37 AM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A PRETTY LITTLE THING BUT I WOULD NOT CALL IT A KUKRI. THE BLADE IS SORT OF A KURKRI SHAPE BUT LITTLE ELSE RESEMBLES ONE. WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE KNIFE IT APPEARS SMALL. THE DAMASCUS BLADE IS VERY NICE AND THE MOTHER OF PEARL GRIP GOES WELL WITH SUCH A PRETTY BLADE. THE WORKMANSHIP LOOKS GOOD SO I WOULD NOT CLASSIFY THIS AS A TOURIST ITEM OR A CHEAP FAKE OR REPLICA FROM INDIA. THEY DO GOOD WORK IN INDIA BOTH IN THE PAST AND TODAY AND IF YOU GOT THIS LITTLE GEM CHEAP I WOULD CONSIDER IT A GOOD BUY AND A KEEPER.

13th October 2013, 10:24 AM	#6
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	Modern, from India or Pakistan, but I wouldn't call it a "reproduction". Neither would I call a modern machete with a kukri-shaped blade a "reproduction". I wouldn't call it a kukri, either. On these knives, the pattern is usually genuine. Pattern-welded steel AKA folded steel AKA mechanical Damascus, etched and stained to bring out the pattern.

13th October 2013, 06:18 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	This type of "birds-eye" pattern is common, coming out of India these days.

14th October 2013, 03:48 PM	#8
Antique Arsenal Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 35	Thanks all of you for the help. It is too bad that it turned out to be a modern made knife but it was worth a try. Thanks, Aleks

14th October 2013, 03:51 PM	#9
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Yes as the others have said, definatly current Indian production, the factory made birds eye steel & mother of pearl turn up on all current Indian fake/replica weapons. spiral