16th August 2021, 10:11 PM | #1 |
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Another Club I just aquired and kukuri
Hi All,
My club collection is coming along (never intended collecting these to be honest, but you know how it is) Just won this at auction Any idea as to where it might be from? I will have it in a week or so 27 .5 inches long Also won this from same collection this Kukuri which looks to be a nice functional but decorative piece kukuri total length 17 inches From an old family collection according to seller, whom i have no reason to doubt Thanks as ever for any opinions Ken |
19th August 2021, 01:04 AM | #2 |
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The kukri is around WW1 period - 1920s. Probably made in North India around Dehradun. looks dirty. Should clean up with some 0000 fine steel wool. Wax and grease remover and some time.
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20th August 2021, 09:19 AM | #3 |
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Thanks Ramba,
Pick up arranged for next week so I should see how much is dirt and how much is corrosion then. Thanks for your approx. dates another forumite sent me a PM with a similar period suggested. Regards Ken |
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