Steel hilted Kukri.

[David R]

This is one of my latest finds, at a local Antique Arms Fair. Found at the bottom of a box of bayonets and at a price I could not resist. I have already posted it on a couple of other collector sites, but I know there are others here also fond of the Nepali blade. It's a chiselled steel hilt "angkhola" blade 13 inch long (33 cm) 18 inch overall but a hefty 22.4 oz (635 grm). I think it has a through tang as I can see a washer and a burr at the endcap. No scabbard alas.

[Kubur]

It's a very good kukri and looks old to me with the mark on the blade and the work done on the hilt.

:)

[Treeslicer]

That's quite a beauty. I wonder if it could have been a presentation piece? Very nice catch. :)

[BBJW]

This is one of my latest finds, at a local Antique Arms Fair. Found at the bottom of a box of bayonets and at a price I could not resist. I have already posted it on a couple of other collector sites, but I know there are others here also fond of the Nepali blade. It's a chiselled steel hilt "angkhola" blade 13 inch long (33 cm) 18 inch overall but a hefty 22.4 oz (635 grm). I think it has a through tang as I can see a washer and a burr at the endcap. No scabbard alas.

You are certain the grip is steel??-- bbjw

[David R]

It's steel or iron..... I did the magnet test.

[archer]

Hi, What is the difference in steel or iron to the magnet?

Thanks Steve

[Pukka Bundook]

Hi, What is the difference in steel or iron to the magnet?

Thanks Steve

Steve,

David means it is steel or iron, (Both magnetic), Not toothpaste tubes.

[Enibas]

Hi,

the decor seems to be english.

On the top, that could be the so called s-rolls, you can find on old english furniture.

kind regards to all