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Old 27th April 2012, 11:28 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Montino Bourbon
you're right… The carving is absolutely Nepali, as is the wrapping. Now how about the blade? Have you ever seen anything like it?
Not that I recall, {Havent checked my photo libary though, this is all of the top of the head.}but the style of manufacture is very Nepalese Kami though & the factors & contracters there will make any design you wish, They regulary make stuff for westerners from photos or originals sent to them, according to what one of the main kukri exporters has told me. That includes many non traditional designs, bowies etc.

Artzi has had many Nepalese kukri & knives over the years with identicaly carved scabbards,{ I bought one of him about 9 years ago.} So it might be worth asking what he thinks about it, Hes seen so much after all.

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