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Originally Posted by kronckew
nice dui chirra (two fullers) khukuri, nepali 'armoury' crescent marking above the cho/kaudi is normally a generic military mark. mine with same mark is early 20th c. (see attached)
somebody with a bit of money & status owned yours & it's in good shape after cleaning. good find 
i just noticed the karda (small utility knife) appears to match the main blade, tho the chakmak (sharpening steel) appears a later replacement... |
Hello Matey!
Well, thats good news
its not a touristy one for a change
I'll make it a matching chakmak as it seems like its worthwhile restoring it.
You're absolutely right that the one with it is a modern replacement.
I'm pleased with the blade, it's the type I've always admired.
I'm a little weirded out by the hilt. I thought there were areas of missing inlay, but the horn is actually carved so can't have had metal over it unless it was tinfoil!
The scabbard leather is typically dry and brittle with splits etc.
Here's a close up of the silver mount:
Best
Gene