Damascus Kukri

Battara · 1st September 2019, 07:27 PM

I was luck - it was already polished. Just had to use acetone to get off the old oils. then I etched the blade and limed the hilt.

Also I forgot that it could also be from the late 1700s during the Indian Mutiny.

Ian · 1st September 2019, 10:51 PM

Very nice kukri! Congrats.

Ferguson · 2nd September 2019, 01:48 AM

What an outstanding piece. Congrats!

Steve

RAMBA · 2nd September 2019, 10:43 AM

This is a nice kukri that I would put to the Indian Mutany period based on other similar kukri with steel hilt, full tang peened arrangement, fullering and laminated steel. 1857–59 or there about.

"Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59. Begun in Meerut by Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of the British East India Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow."

Didn't bid on this one as I have another two inbound.

Sajen · 2nd September 2019, 05:10 PM

Hi Jose,
Very nice piece! Blade is after my fancy too dark etched, or too strong, I would repolish the blade a little bit. Anyway, congrats!

Regards,
Detlef

mariusgmioc · 2nd September 2019, 06:28 PM

Very good and rare aquisition!

However, this is not a kris so the etching should be very discrete... if any.
I suspect it was over-etched to make the pattern discernable in the photos, and facilitate the sale.
So, I agree with Detlef and suggest you polish it a little. The pattern should be only visible in reflected light.

Battara · 2nd September 2019, 10:52 PM

Thanks folks.

I will go back and repolish and re-etch the blade to where it won't be so dark and a little more subtle.

Also I'll also get back to you on the measurements as well.

1st September 2019, 07:27 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	I was luck - it was already polished. Just had to use acetone to get off the old oils. then I etched the blade and limed the hilt. Also I forgot that it could also be from the late 1700s during the Indian Mutiny.

1st September 2019, 10:51 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Very nice kukri! Congrats.

2nd September 2019, 01:48 AM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	What an outstanding piece. Congrats! Steve

2nd September 2019, 10:43 AM	#4
RAMBA Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 102	This is a nice kukri that I would put to the Indian Mutany period based on other similar kukri with steel hilt, full tang peened arrangement, fullering and laminated steel. 1857–59 or there about. "Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59. Begun in Meerut by Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of the British East India Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow." Didn't bid on this one as I have another two inbound.

2nd September 2019, 05:10 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	Hi Jose, Very nice piece! Blade is after my fancy too dark etched, or too strong, I would repolish the blade a little bit. Anyway, congrats! Regards, Detlef

2nd September 2019, 06:28 PM	#6
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,911	Very good and rare aquisition! However, this is not a kris so the etching should be very discrete... if any. I suspect it was over-etched to make the pattern discernable in the photos, and facilitate the sale. So, I agree with Detlef and suggest you polish it a little. The pattern should be only visible in reflected light.

2nd September 2019, 10:52 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Thanks folks. I will go back and repolish and re-etch the blade to where it won't be so dark and a little more subtle. Also I'll also get back to you on the measurements as well.