ORIGIN AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KUKRI

[Rivkin]

Originally Posted by ariel

Many thanks! This is fabulously interesting, especially the linguistic connection. Protolanguages can tell us as much about origin of things as material artefacts.
As to the picture... I always thought I was not squeamish, but this one went over the top! Aren't they Buddhists?

I remember a japanese sensei who once gave a lecture on buddhism, in which he was very concerned about the portrayal of buddhism by modern japanese cinema - he said something like "in one scene you see a dedicated buddhist monk, in the next scene he slaughters 40 men, while viciously screaming".

[sirupate]

Hello Rivkin and Ariel,

They are both Hindu and Bhuddist, depending on their tribe/caste, until war pops along

Cheers Simon

[inveterate]

Thanks for the great info Simon, A little more of the mystery surrounding Khukuri unveiled. Rod

[tom hyle]

Note the two-sword fighting style of the survivor.

[sirupate]

Hello Tom,

The Nepalese actualy used one blade at a time, usualy in combination with a shield, the picture is emphasing the two main weapons of the ruling high caste only.
Using two blades at the same time is probably best left for films

Cheers Simon

[Conogre]

Awesomely well written and extremely informative.
Thank you, Simon.
Mike

[sirupate]

Cheers Mike

[tom hyle]

Originally Posted by sirupate

Using two blades at the same time is probably best left for films

For the most part, yes, but it is one of those things that arise occasionally in art, history, etc. An aberrent practice or concept that arises in one way and another from time to time....

[Threetemper]

Interesting to note the kukri and talwar are shown hung on the same side. This might be artistic license but it looks right. Also,are the dahls used here hide or steel? Very neat picture by the way.