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

kronckew · 23rd July 2022, 03:56 PM

The blade shape is ubiquitous in SEA - cho-less.

Simple heavy choppers like that are found in kitchens everywhere.

My Thai Eneps:
Small (16in.) in wood scabbard, larger (25in) in the bamboo basket.
also two Viet Hmong (Montagnyard) knives, 8in. blades.

Battara · 1st August 2022, 01:08 AM

The Moro barong and kris are from completely different origins. The barong is more leaf shaped. It never takes the recurved shape of the kukri.

Regarding the kris mouth looking like a cho, different. When properly oriented, the Maguindanao kris mouth comes from the form of a bird (like in your example), often looking like an eagle. This also applies to the Maranao kris, though in a different form. With the Sulu regional krises, it takes on a different look, more like an elephant form.

They may look similar, but looks are deceiving.

23rd July 2022, 03:56 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	The blade shape is ubiquitous in SEA - cho-less. Simple heavy choppers like that are found in kitchens everywhere. My Thai Eneps: Small (16in.) in wood scabbard, larger (25in) in the bamboo basket. also two Viet Hmong (Montagnyard) knives, 8in. blades. Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 23rd July 2022 at 04:09 PM.

1st August 2022, 01:08 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	The Moro barong and kris are from completely different origins. The barong is more leaf shaped. It never takes the recurved shape of the kukri. Regarding the kris mouth looking like a cho, different. When properly oriented, the Maguindanao kris mouth comes from the form of a bird (like in your example), often looking like an eagle. This also applies to the Maranao kris, though in a different form. With the Sulu regional krises, it takes on a different look, more like an elephant form. They may look similar, but looks are deceiving.