G'day
Thank you Gents.
I am glad piece has been appreciated, It is a well made, interesting item.
The pattern leapt out of blade with a quick heated lime juice etch.
Thanks for confirmation Jens.
Sirupati, Thank you for your imput.I also thought the handle may be newer, but despite grip style I have formed the opinion that grip is period to piece due to comparison with Lambendh. Both of these kukris balance upright at balance point. They also share the same balance point of 4 1/2 in. Overall length of kukris differs by 1/4 in
If I recall Mr Andreas Volk made the interesting observation that the only kukris he knows of that Balance upright unaided are:Full tang(military), Metal grip and Lambendhs. The pieces I have to hand in my own small collection bear testament to this. Except this short horn grip? I wonder what big collections would show?
I guess a thoughtful rehandle could still balance. I find it odd that a short horn grip piece balances like this, if not constructed intentionally.
To me it looks like the blade geometry is such that the extra length of lambendh handle has been included in blade towards handle.
In hand, To me the grip appears to be of some age, Kukri may be rehandled It looks green in bright light? closeups of grip for those interested, also of Kothimora scabbard.
Cheers,
Daniel