Steel hilted Kukri.

[David R]

This is one of my latest finds, at a local Antique Arms Fair. Found at the bottom of a box of bayonets and at a price I could not resist. I have already posted it on a couple of other collector sites, but I know there are others here also fond of the Nepali blade. It's a chiselled steel hilt "angkhola" blade 13 inch long (33 cm) 18 inch overall but a hefty 22.4 oz (635 grm). I think it has a through tang as I can see a washer and a burr at the endcap. No scabbard alas.

[Kubur]

It's a very good kukri and looks old to me with the mark on the blade and the work done on the hilt.

[Treeslicer]

That's quite a beauty. I wonder if it could have been a presentation piece? Very nice catch.

[BBJW]

Originally Posted by David R

This is one of my latest finds, at a local Antique Arms Fair. Found at the bottom of a box of bayonets and at a price I could not resist. I have already posted it on a couple of other collector sites, but I know there are others here also fond of the Nepali blade. It's a chiselled steel hilt "angkhola" blade 13 inch long (33 cm) 18 inch overall but a hefty 22.4 oz (635 grm). I think it has a through tang as I can see a washer and a burr at the endcap. No scabbard alas.

You are certain the grip is steel??-- bbjw

[David R]

It's steel or iron..... I did the magnet test.

[archer]

Hi, What is the difference in steel or iron to the magnet?

Thanks Steve

[Pukka Bundook]

Originally Posted by archer

Hi, What is the difference in steel or iron to the magnet?

Thanks Steve

Steve,

David means it is steel or iron, (Both magnetic), Not toothpaste tubes.

[Enibas]

Hi,

the decor seems to be english.

On the top, that could be the so called s-rolls, you can find on old english furniture.

kind regards to all