Kukri from Birmingham (UK) antique arms fair.

RobT · 23rd February 2024, 11:36 PM

Hi David,

Very nice khukri indeed. I assume that the ferrule is steel also? That type of fuller is called ang khola. From what I have read, it originated in northern India (a lot of khukri blades, even Nepalese GI ones, were forged in India). What is the length of your blade as measured in a straight line from the ferrule to the tip?

Sincerely,
RobT

AHite · 25th February 2024, 02:26 AM

Very nice Kukri! I've not seen one with the fuller in the blade, but am now in the hunt. I own three decent ones and have passed on a number of tourist grade kukris that seem to be fairly common here in the States.

kronckew · 25th February 2024, 07:30 AM

This blade shape is my favourite. They do not have the odd 'knuckle' discontinuity more modern khuks have from around just after WW2. The M43 was the last before they did that. Definitely an ang khola khukuri. Ang Khola means 'back valley' for it's one fuller near the spine. I've seen them with up to 5 fullers (chirra). here's mine with a stag grip and a rough leather cover over the more std. black leather & wood scabbard. She's a beast, so I call her 'Godzilla'.

David R · 26th February 2024, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RobT

Hi David,

Very nice khukri indeed. I assume that the ferrule is steel also? That type of fuller is called ang khola. From what I have read, it originated in northern India (a lot of khukri blades, even Nepalese GI ones, were forged in India). What is the length of your blade as measured in a straight line from the ferrule to the tip?

Sincerely,
RobT

All steel, no brass anywhere.

RobT · 27th February 2024, 03:11 AM

David R,

You must be a pretty big guy or at least have big hands because the khukri looks smaller than it is in relation to your hand. Still, it is small enough that I wouldn't rule out a private purchase by a WWII airman. For me, a steel ferrule is more desirable than brass because of its strength. Altogether, a great find (especially since you got it in a bargain bin).

Sincerely,
RobT

Marc M. · 16th October 2024, 02:14 PM

This kukri is my most recent purchase, inspired by David's kukri I started looking for a kukri with a blade of this quality. Kukri's plenty on the net but mostly for those who travel and want a memento. This is the first one with a very good forged blade I have found for a reasonable price. The others I have are ok but have a standard simple blade. This one also has the nice rounded back versus the broken back of the more recent ones. The scabbard is in poor condition with remnants of a blue fabric. Could it be a kothimora kukri? Oal 46cm, blade length 35.5cm. No idea of age. Comments welcome.
Regards Marc

BBJW · 23rd October 2024, 02:10 AM

Not a Kothimora. Likely post WW1.-- bbjw

Marc M. · 23rd October 2024, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BBJW

Not a Kothimora. Likely post WW1.-- bbjw

Thanks for your response, correct me if I am wrong, but in my opinion that what makes it a kothimora is the quality workmanship of the sheath, and a good blade which this ang khola is. There is not much left of the sheath outside of some leftover blue fabric so no idea if there were ever silver pieces on it. Probably a kukri for those who could afford it and belonged to their status at the time. Happy with the estimate of between the two world wars.
Best regards
Marc

Battara · 23rd October 2024, 08:22 PM

Kothimora seem to be blinged out with silver (sometimes with gold too), given to a commander upon retirement or as a gift from the unit. Here is my example

23rd February 2024, 11:36 PM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 535	More On The Fuller Hi David, Very nice khukri indeed. I assume that the ferrule is steel also? That type of fuller is called ang khola. From what I have read, it originated in northern India (a lot of khukri blades, even Nepalese GI ones, were forged in India). What is the length of your blade as measured in a straight line from the ferrule to the tip? Sincerely, RobT

25th February 2024, 07:30 AM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	This blade shape is my favourite. They do not have the odd 'knuckle' discontinuity more modern khuks have from around just after WW2. The M43 was the last before they did that. Definitely an ang khola khukuri. Ang Khola means 'back valley' for it's one fuller near the spine. I've seen them with up to 5 fullers (chirra). here's mine with a stag grip and a rough leather cover over the more std. black leather & wood scabbard. She's a beast, so I call her 'Godzilla'. Attached Images

27th February 2024, 03:11 AM	#5
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 535	As Good As It Gets David R, You must be a pretty big guy or at least have big hands because the khukri looks smaller than it is in relation to your hand. Still, it is small enough that I wouldn't rule out a private purchase by a WWII airman. For me, a steel ferrule is more desirable than brass because of its strength. Altogether, a great find (especially since you got it in a bargain bin). Sincerely, RobT

16th October 2024, 02:14 PM	#6
Marc M. Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Belgium Posts: 256	This kukri is my most recent purchase, inspired by David's kukri I started looking for a kukri with a blade of this quality. Kukri's plenty on the net but mostly for those who travel and want a memento. This is the first one with a very good forged blade I have found for a reasonable price. The others I have are ok but have a standard simple blade. This one also has the nice rounded back versus the broken back of the more recent ones. The scabbard is in poor condition with remnants of a blue fabric. Could it be a kothimora kukri? Oal 46cm, blade length 35.5cm. No idea of age. Comments welcome. Regards Marc Attached Images

23rd October 2024, 08:22 PM	#9
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Kothimora seem to be blinged out with silver (sometimes with gold too), given to a commander upon retirement or as a gift from the unit. Here is my example Attached Images

25th February 2024, 02:26 AM	#2
AHite Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 60	Very nice Kukri! I've not seen one with the fuller in the blade, but am now in the hunt. I own three decent ones and have passed on a number of tourist grade kukris that seem to be fairly common here in the States.

23rd October 2024, 02:10 AM	#7
BBJW Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 228	Not a Kothimora. Likely post WW1.-- bbjw