Are there examples of kukri that lack the distinctive notch(cho)?

kronckew · 23rd July 2022, 11:57 AM

I don't think they are related. Parallel/convergent evolution? Drip stops?

Interested Party · 23rd July 2022, 02:23 PM

This is definitely outside of my expertise, but not my scope of interest. Could both be Shiva or trident related motifs? I think parallel development of related ideas gleaned from neighboring cultures could be quite possible, if amazingly serendipitous. Both cultures to my understanding were within or at least peripheral to the Hindu sphere of influence and trade.

I have always doubted the drip stop theory. It seems that if it was necessary or even highly advantageous, we would see more patterns use it in the last 5,000 years.

I look forward to hearing the forum weigh in on this subject.

23rd July 2022, 11:57 AM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	I don't think they are related. Parallel/convergent evolution? Drip stops?

23rd July 2022, 02:23 PM	#2
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 492	This is definitely outside of my expertise, but not my scope of interest. Could both be Shiva or trident related motifs? I think parallel development of related ideas gleaned from neighboring cultures could be quite possible, if amazingly serendipitous. Both cultures to my understanding were within or at least peripheral to the Hindu sphere of influence and trade. I have always doubted the drip stop theory. It seems that if it was necessary or even highly advantageous, we would see more patterns use it in the last 5,000 years. I look forward to hearing the forum weigh in on this subject.