Unusual Kukuri like items

[Kmaddock]

Hi All,

unusual ones here, 12 inch blades and 4 inch handle, sharp on inside of curve

Over cleaned to be certain but cheap, I will not have in my hand for a while but has anyone any idea of what they are?

I am hoping indian but the price will pay for the education anyway.

Regards to all

Ken

[Ian]

Hi Ken. Being sharpened on the concave edge puts them into the sickle-like category, and therefore common to many parts of the world. These both look like everyday tools from the Indian sub-continent, possibly hansia from Nepal/northern India, although other sources are certainly possible. From their appearance, they seem to be village quality work made for local use. Nice ethnographic pieces.

[Kmaddock]

Hi Ian
Thanks for the possible ID, I should have them early next week and will report in.
Seller found them in an old tool chest from a house clearance. Unfortunately he cleaned them but Postage of the 2 items was more than the item cost so I am happy enough
Keep well,
ken