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fearn · 20th June 2008, 05:33 AM

Hi bhushan,
To get an understanding of the different types of kukris (or khukuris), I'd recommend looking at Himalayan Imports, particularly http://www.himalayan-imports.com/faq..._Dynamics.html. Note in that these are all modern production knives, not antiques. However, this is one of the few places where the different shapes of kukris are presented for comparison.

To my knowledge, the M-43 has a pronounced curve that yours lacks. As Berkley stated above, your kukri looks like an Indian army piece. The confirmation would be an arrow maker's mark<- near the hilt. They're still made and sold on websites like Atlanta Cutlery.

F

Note: links to stores are for information purposes only, although I do own several HI khukuris.

20th June 2008, 05:33 AM	#1
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Hi bhushan, To get an understanding of the different types of kukris (or khukuris), I'd recommend looking at Himalayan Imports, particularly http://www.himalayan-imports.com/faq..._Dynamics.html. Note in that these are all modern production knives, not antiques. However, this is one of the few places where the different shapes of kukris are presented for comparison. To my knowledge, the M-43 has a pronounced curve that yours lacks. As Berkley stated above, your kukri looks like an Indian army piece. The confirmation would be an arrow maker's mark<- near the hilt. They're still made and sold on websites like Atlanta Cutlery. F Note: links to stores are for information purposes only, although I do own several HI khukuris.