Kukri

[RobT]

Francois,

At 16.929 inches, that is an unusually large blade. I believe that your blade is much older than the hilt and ferrule. I also strongly believe that the base of the blade has been cut down to fit the smaller hilt and ferrule. I think that, whenever you see the side of the cho at the base of the blade less deep than the side by the cutting edge or that the base of the blade has been angled sharply down from the cho, the base of the blade has been cut down to fit a smaller hilt and ferrule. That notwithstanding, a 4.5 inch long hilt isn’t too small (aesthetically, I actually prefer a short hilt). Aside from the above mentioned modification, you have a really nice blade there.

Sincerely,
RobT