Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2016, 04:59 PM
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Hi Rick,
A good and much discussed question!...
Hi Rick,
A good and much discussed question! I believe at present, the earliest attributed kukris are those residing in the National Museum of Nepal. The ticket says they were the weapons of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2016, 04:47 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th December 2016, 03:28 PM
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Kukri...
What you have there is a commercially produced version of the military MK.5 kukri.
These did not appear until the late 1950's to 1960's, so not WW2 issue I am afraid.
They vary in quality...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th September 2016, 10:06 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th August 2016, 05:49 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th August 2016, 11:27 AM
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Hi Ian,
Thomas Henry Way actually served...
Hi Ian,
Thomas Henry Way actually served with the Madras Army from 1862, being promoted Captain with the Staff Corps in 1870.
For the most part, officers of this period tended to stay in one...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th August 2016, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,162
Hi Charles,
What a stunning Dha, and...
Hi Charles,
What a stunning Dha, and impeccable provenance! Congratulations!!
I have a great interest in Burma, especially of this period, so it is a real treat to see this piece.
I can tell...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th August 2016, 09:24 PM
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Always a pleasure to be of service.
I am...
Always a pleasure to be of service.
I am reliably informed that a much needed book on the subject is well underway, by probably the only individual equipped to make such a study.
I for one...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd August 2016, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 10,461
Hello Thor1982,
Welcome to the forum. Plenty...
Hello Thor1982,
Welcome to the forum. Plenty of knowledge here, in old posts which may be found via the search engine.
As the other esteemed members already note, your location will give us...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th July 2016, 12:41 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th July 2016, 12:37 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th July 2016, 12:14 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th July 2016, 05:20 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th July 2016, 04:59 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th July 2016, 04:44 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th July 2016, 04:25 PM
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Views: 17,868
Simon Hengle,
Exactly which images are you...
Simon Hengle,
Exactly which images are you alleging that you hold copyright to?
Every image used has been published on this forum previously, and is therefore open to debate.
You have...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th July 2016, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 17
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I also have a copy of a letter, addressed to a...
I also have a copy of a letter, addressed to a lady in Derbyshire, a Mrs Stone, who ordered two ring grip kukris sets from a company in Dehra Dun. This letter is dated to 1955, so still popular...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th July 2016, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 17
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There is one other photograph, which shows a...
There is one other photograph, which shows a Captain Holmes of the Royal Engineers, proudly wearing a ring grip kukri on his hip. This photograph dates to 1945, and goes some way to prove that whilst...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th July 2016, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th July 2016, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 17,868
The second image is a little more mystical, in...
The second image is a little more mystical, in that for years we have been told of it’s existence, and that it quite clearly shows a kurki with rings on the grip, but it has never actually been...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th July 2016, 06:44 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th July 2016, 06:42 PM
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Views: 17,868
“Ring Grip” Kukris, A Fresh Perspective.
The main purpose of this article is to address the current and rather dangerous trend which assumes that:
“Any kukri found with either brass or steel rings around the grip is a WW2 Indian Army...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th May 2016, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 23
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Serendipitous
By happy chance I was going to post up my new tulwar (my second) when I saw this thread resurface.
Like the subject of Matt's query, my latest addition also carries the cross marks to the blade.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd May 2016, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 1
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A very nice example David,
Obviously a...
A very nice example David,
Obviously a traditionally made Nepalese piece, of good quality.
I particularly like the scabbard, subtle decoration, and well constructed. Especially nice that the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th May 2016, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,172
I am happy to announce that after our short...
I am happy to announce that after our short hiatus, IKRHS is now back in business.
We look forward to welcoming you all back, and hope you will come and join us for some lively and interesting...
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