Kukri for coments

Ronald · 8th October 2007, 12:36 PM

Hello Fernando and all other forum-members,

in Nepali / Ghorkali language Sirupati literally means "lilly leaf". It is said, that it was mainly used in West Nepal, while in the East the broad-bladed Kukuri were used. But please don't consider this as an "iron rule"! One finds both versions all over the country. The Sirupati not only has narrow blade, but it is often much shorter. It might be rather strongly curved or not. You see: The exist many variations, and the National Museum in Kathmandu shows them all.

Kind regards,

Ronald

fernando · 8th October 2007, 12:59 PM

I am sorry i have forgotten to attach in my posting #7 pictures of kukri blade in comparison to scabbard dimensions, as sugested by Jonathan.
Thanks
Fernando

8th October 2007, 12:36 PM	#1
Ronald Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Heidelberg/Germany Posts: 9	Sirupati Hello Fernando and all other forum-members, in Nepali / Ghorkali language Sirupati literally means "lilly leaf". It is said, that it was mainly used in West Nepal, while in the East the broad-bladed Kukuri were used. But please don't consider this as an "iron rule"! One finds both versions all over the country. The Sirupati not only has narrow blade, but it is often much shorter. It might be rather strongly curved or not. You see: The exist many variations, and the National Museum in Kathmandu shows them all. Kind regards, Ronald

8th October 2007, 12:59 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I am sorry i have forgotten to attach in my posting #7 pictures of kukri blade in comparison to scabbard dimensions, as sugested by Jonathan. Thanks Fernando Attached Images