A Kukri for Comments

RobT · 18th April 2005, 12:13 AM

Simon, thanks very much for the kukri translations. Could I trouble you a bit further to respond to some questions engendered by your answers? Of what use is the term eklohat (single handed) when referring to kukri? I thought all kukri were single handed. Does the term chirawal paro bendh translate literally as tang split hilt and could you also correctly use panna batta paro bendh? Many thanks,
RobT

spiral · 18th April 2005, 12:29 AM

Rob, The Myth of the Hanshee & the Origin of kukri threads on this forum should explain about the one & a half hand & double hand kukris. {the Hatrayadha Sirupate & Doharohat Sirupate respectivly, formely inaccuratly known as Hanshee.}

Spiral

Ferguson · 23rd April 2005, 08:24 PM

Nothing at all similar to the quality of Dereks very fine piece, but I like this nice little kukuri. It's 14 3/4" long, and has seen much use. Spine is 5/16" thick. Handle is small, for Nepali hands, so it fits me well.

Steve

Berkley · 24th April 2005, 11:31 PM

Ferguson,
I'm quite partial to these wooden-scabbard village kukris, as they tend to be very functional as well as representing the best sort of folk art. Yours has a lovely patina on the handle and scabbard, likely indicative of both use and age. Like most of these products of small village smithies , the blade is not finely polished but still retains much of the scale from its forging.
You might enjoy checking out the new International Kukri Research & Historical Society forum.
Thanks for posting the excellent photos.
Berkley

Ferguson · 25th April 2005, 12:05 AM

Thanks Berkley!

I think you'll remember this one, my favorite modern-made khukuri, the "Berk Special" Dui Chirra.

Steve

18th April 2005, 12:13 AM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 536	Thanks for translations Simon, thanks very much for the kukri translations. Could I trouble you a bit further to respond to some questions engendered by your answers? Of what use is the term eklohat (single handed) when referring to kukri? I thought all kukri were single handed. Does the term chirawal paro bendh translate literally as tang split hilt and could you also correctly use panna batta paro bendh? Many thanks, RobT

23rd April 2005, 08:24 PM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Nothing at all similar to the quality of Dereks very fine piece, but I like this nice little kukuri. It's 14 3/4" long, and has seen much use. Spine is 5/16" thick. Handle is small, for Nepali hands, so it fits me well. Steve Attached Images

25th April 2005, 12:05 AM	#5
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Thanks Berkley! I think you'll remember this one, my favorite modern-made khukuri, the "Berk Special" Dui Chirra. Steve Attached Images

18th April 2005, 12:29 AM	#2
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Rob, The Myth of the Hanshee & the Origin of kukri threads on this forum should explain about the one & a half hand & double hand kukris. {the Hatrayadha Sirupate & Doharohat Sirupate respectivly, formely inaccuratly known as Hanshee.} Spiral

24th April 2005, 11:31 PM	#4
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	Ferguson, I'm quite partial to these wooden-scabbard village kukris, as they tend to be very functional as well as representing the best sort of folk art. Yours has a lovely patina on the handle and scabbard, likely indicative of both use and age. Like most of these products of small village smithies , the blade is not finely polished but still retains much of the scale from its forging. You might enjoy checking out the new International Kukri Research & Historical Society forum. Thanks for posting the excellent photos. Berkley