Khukri

[spiral]

Originally Posted by Manolo

Is Victorian to ~1900 fair? Also, what can you say about the beefy handle - why exactly do you think it's so much thicker?

So are we talking different size users?

Yes Emmanuel I would imagine it was made for someone with fingers long enough that it was a perfect grip for them. Not a wide hand though so not a giant.

At one time the taller men from the Khatmando vally were used to stock the Nepal army, The king let the much smaller {but very tough.} hillmen join the British army.

I would say in my opinion its either late 19th or very early 20th century.


Many higher quality kukris of that era & older have similar size & sometimes the more egg shaped cross sectional handle profiles.

They make for an excelent grip I find. Much more ergonomic!

Spiral