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Title Gurkha private-purchase kukri
Nationality Nepalese
Period 1900-14
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This is a nice example of a privately made pre-WW1 kukri. This is mounted in a military style frog, with a single small sharpening steel (the by-knife is missing), thus one can presume that it saw some military service at some point. This is a fairly typical example of a local kukri of this era as used by Gurkha troops in WW1.

The blade is 13" long measured directly from the point to the base of the back of the blade. It is clearly a local hand-forged variety as opposed to one of the Birmingham products of the mid-war years.

There is an old wood split to the grip. There is damage to the end of the scabbard, where the leather has worn away. There is further damage to the top of the scabbard, which is covered when the frog is pulled up parallel with the top of the throat. Otherwise, the leather, though dry, is sound throughout. There is a small drop of paint (or something) on the bottom of the scabbard near the point.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Dirks : Nepalese : 20th Century]

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You'd be surprised how often your name comes up in conversation with other collectors! Collectors really like you and remember your shop well, as do I!

B C, USA, 15.06.2021

My order arrived this morning, thanks for the prompt delivery.

Two excellent original pieces, I must say.

Buckle is in minty condition retaining so much detail esp plummage on eagle's neck and chest, like to see those 'creases' on the legs also... a beautiful example of an early O&C buckle.

Belt is very interesting, rather thin, CROUPON stamped and also behind the tongue...maybe Allegmeine but no SS markings as you state. Beautiful piece none the less.

Thanks for a speedy transaction Chris, I am very happy with my purchase :)

B M, United Kingdom, 26.10.2018

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