First World War Enfield Kukri

Pukka Bundook · 16th September 2015, 02:21 PM

Interesting information, Sirupate.

Chris,
I was going to comment on the different bolster in my previous post and forgot;
Interesting that it is flush with the handle, and not apparently covering the wood to any degree, as do 'normal' bolsters on kukris.
Re. supply and such;
It is intriguing to ponder why these kukris were made and for whom.
Low numbers suggest a trial run, inspected and approved at RSAF Enfield.
Possibly for British units being posted in India and associated area???

Myself, I always wonder why a kukri wasn't issued to All troops! Better chopper than any knife, whether firewood or an antagonist!

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16th September 2015, 02:21 PM	#5
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Interesting information, Sirupate. Chris, I was going to comment on the different bolster in my previous post and forgot; Interesting that it is flush with the handle, and not apparently covering the wood to any degree, as do 'normal' bolsters on kukris. Re. supply and such; It is intriguing to ponder why these kukris were made and for whom. Low numbers suggest a trial run, inspected and approved at RSAF Enfield. Possibly for British units being posted in India and associated area??? Myself, I always wonder why a kukri wasn't issued to All troops! Better chopper than any knife, whether firewood or an antagonist!