My other new Kukri.

[David R]

This is the other Kukri bought at Birmingham, I would guess later in date but again not service issue. Not as fine in lines or finish as the previous one and with a belt loop, two pockets for by-knives of which one survives but no khissa. All iron mounts................ Any ideas as to this one being Indian or Nepali in manufacture?

[mrcjgscott]

Hello David,

Another good find. I would place your kukri from mid WW2 onwards. The use of steel rather than brass fittings is a good general indication of earlier production.

Probably made for private purchase, one of many styles which could have been bought by troops in India, possibly made in the area around Darjeeling.

Kind regards,

Chris

[harrywagner]

Great find! This and your other new kukri. Thanks for sharing!

Harry

[sirupate]

Nice one David, possibly an issued blade, the Gurkhas wore many different types of kukri in WW2
1/2 GR having a pre-kukri inspection before General Montgomery inspected and talked to the men.

[David R]

Upon further inspection it turns out that the belt loop isn't! It is the cover for the "tinder pouch" but sewn down permanently rather than tied or buttoned. A bit of an oddity, has anyone else seen similar.