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Old 1st April 2009, 09:43 AM   #7
sirupate
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Hello Richard,

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The pocket for holding the tinder, Is it sewed to the karda pockets?
Yes they are
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How are the karda pockets attached to the main sheath?
They are also sewn on, occaisonally small nails are used
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I see a 'belt' encircling the main and back pockets. Is this tied at the front with buttons, or sewed together?
Picture;

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How is this scabbard attached for wearing?...(I don't see any loops or anything)
In Nepal they stick in their sash, but frogs can be used
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What style would you classify it as? (To me, it looks like a sirupate, being rather narrow, but I'm learning I hope!)
No particular style to this kukri, it is a common village shape, especially around Kathmandu area, although I have seen them in use around Pokhara and up in the mountains as well. In eastern Nepal some might call it a Baspate Kukri. Metal butt plates are quite common by the way!
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The ridge on the scabbard runs all the way around, and has "Guernsey MAy '65" on the back
My guess is that some one was in Nepal in 1965, and brought it back as a momento, probably as simple as that.

Cheers Simon
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