Not a kukri...

Stan S. · 14th April 2012, 08:46 PM

Dimensions for clarity:

OAL: 17.5"
Blade: 11"
Blade width: 2" (widest point)

The hilt is long and carved out of a single piece of wood as can be seen in the pictures. It is attached to the tang by 3 rivets with large diamond or square shaped brass washers.
"Ricasso" is not really a ricasso, being that ricasso is a part of the blade. This thing is is clearly a swollen extension of the tang intended not to be covered by the grip, sort of like an intergrated bolster. It measures approximately .75" in lenght
Engravings dont appear to be a later addition but I have no way of telling for sure.

14th April 2012, 08:46 PM	#24
Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	Dimensions for clarity: OAL: 17.5" Blade: 11" Blade width: 2" (widest point) The hilt is long and carved out of a single piece of wood as can be seen in the pictures. It is attached to the tang by 3 rivets with large diamond or square shaped brass washers. "Ricasso" is not really a ricasso, being that ricasso is a part of the blade. This thing is is clearly a swollen extension of the tang intended not to be covered by the grip, sort of like an intergrated bolster. It measures approximately .75" in lenght Engravings dont appear to be a later addition but I have no way of telling for sure.