Gurkha kukri with sharpening steel and small knife, Nepalese (c 1890-1920)

Title	Gurkha kukri with sharpening steel and small knife
Nationality	Nepalese
Period	c 1890-1920

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This is the classic knife of these world famous mountain troops. It is a privately made example, almost certainly in Nepal or the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India. As close quarter weapons go, this is one of the finest designs ever built. It would also have served as a field tool for duties round the camp.

The blade (13.25" long) is in good condition with superb balance. The main grip, which is nice and tight, appears to be rosewood, with a little filler on both sides. The pommel cap on the main knife is steel or iron and would appear to have been riveted into position. The leather securing strap across the top of the scabbard is broken and a small piece of leather is missing. The chape on the base of the scabbard is iron with what would appear to be a tinned finish. There is some minor surface rust to the back of the chape. The sharpening steel has an indeterminate wood grip, while the eating knife has a horn one with a small touch of worm and is missing the pommel cap. Generally speaking, it is in excellent shape for its age.

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[Edged Weapons : Dirks : Nepalese : 19th Century]

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