Would like info on this Kukri

[mrasingh]

Hi Guys,

New here :)
I recently got this kukri and would like you guys to give me more info on it please, eg, date, place, your thoughts on it? Pics are below.

http://www.mrasingh.com/sc/kukri/smallpics/IMG_7148.JPG
http://www.mrasingh.com/sc/kukri/smallpics/IMG_7150.JPG
http://www.mrasingh.com/sc/kukri/smallpics/IMG_7151.JPG
http://www.mrasingh.com/sc/kukri/smallpics/IMG_7152.JPG
http://www.mrasingh.com/sc/kukri/smallpics/IMG_7153.JPG

Thanks,
A

[spiral]

Nice kukri! The wooden scabbards like this usualy occor on village made native use pieces in Nepal & India border regions, although sometimes gifted to or bought by westerners. The more decoration the greater the wealth or caste position likely in Hindu soceity, seems likely.

The kukri looks somewhere between 1930 & 1950 to my eyes probably nearer 30s though.

Spiral

[mrasingh]

Thanks for the reply spiral. Yeh its a really nice kukri and pattern :)
Anyone else got any comments?

[Berkley]

As Spiral says, the decoration on these carved scabbards varies considerably in coverage and quality. I would add that in my opinion your scabbard is of the best quality, compared to some other more rustic examples.
http://i39.tinypic.com/334nmn7.jpg