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zw76
29th July 2006, 01:12 PM
Hello everybody,
I found the item - in attached pictures.
I would like to ask you for all information about it - what is origin of it, how it could be old , is it an original?

I will be grateful for help
Best regards
zw76

RhysMichael
29th July 2006, 01:44 PM
Its a khukuri ( kurkuri, kukri ) . I do not know much about them but someone here will. Untill then here is agood place to start
http://www.himalayan-imports.com/khukuri-history.html

spiral
30th July 2006, 10:47 AM
mmmmm.

Post WW2 probably 70s bone handled for those who travel for pleasure, if the blade is tempered in the belly its real. Probably Nepali, but could be made across Indian border..

If it isnt tempered its still decorative.

Spiral