Well I recieved this kukri from fellow forumite John Powell this week & thought I would share it with you guys .
Although its not all fancy damascus & gold, personaly I have always thought of it as the perfect kukri, & the pinnacle of his collection for lines & overal quality.
And I know John belives its of a quality equal to any bladed weapon of any type hes ever seen.
upon opening the box, I could instanly see & feel why he was of that opinion..
It was one of the kukris dearest & nearest to his heart so I am greatfull that when the he felt it was the time to pass it on he wanted me to have it. {for the suitable recompense of course.} Its good for both of us, for me to have a suitable piece from "The Powell collection." {especialy this one.}
After studing it it for many hours over the past 2 days including 9x lens examination of every piece of workmanship on it I have to say I can only say it is perfection in steel.
Its clearly English made, I would think most likely in London by a gunsmith/cutler .
It reminds me of the best Holland & Holland or Purdy type work.
It is well balanced & moves very well, the grip would be tough for treefelling but provides excelent grip if involved one was involved in wetter work.
It rings like a bell over the majority of the blade.
If civilisation collasped tommorow & I had to go venturing with just one kukri on my belt, this would have to be it.
Anyway heres a few of my snaps & a few of Johns photographs, which between them might show at least a small part of its beuty.
I am very proud to have this peace from the Powell collection.
Respect to John indeed.
I realise it wont be to evryones taste, but I am truly over the moon with it.
All comments, thoughts, questians & critisicms welcome.
Spiral
