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[spiral]

They earliest known & properly dated piece is not always the earliest that existed....

\for the earliest mk.1 kukri Ive ever seen was dated 1903, most prolific collectors have never seen one dated before 1904. most kukri collectors have seen ones dated 1915...

But there may be ones unseen by us that's dates to 1901 or an unmarked by identical pioneer from 1805...

Without a paper trail from the time its hard to be certain... :

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by spiral

They earliest known & properly dated piece is not always the earliest that existed....

\for the earliest mk.1 kukri Ive ever seen was dated 1903, most prolific collectors have never seen one dated before 1904. most kukri collectors have seen ones dated 1915...

But there may be ones unseen by us that's dates to 1901 or an unmarked by identical pioneer from 1805...

Without a paper trail from the time its hard to be certain... :

Exactly, and that's why most prudent authors always regard their work as pretty much 'open ended', and encourage further research and investigation. One well said statement once heard was '..the thing I like best about history, is that it's always changing!'.

While much of the discussion in threads here may often be centered toward new acquisitions and sharing these examples between collectors and dealers, we very much encourage discussion and fact finding. We never know, and on some occasions one of these might yield key clues we have been seeking to reveal exactly these kind of 'Kodak moments.

The knowledge base here, as well as the constant exposure to examples and widespread experience in observing them makes our pages the perfect 'field labratory' for such studies.

[spiral]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Exactly, and that's why most prudent authors always regard their work as pretty much 'open ended', and encourage further research and investigation. .

Exactly indeed Jim..

I try to learn everyday.. I am a student...