Damascus Kukri

Ferguson · 2nd September 2019, 01:48 AM

What an outstanding piece. Congrats!

Steve

RAMBA · 2nd September 2019, 10:43 AM

This is a nice kukri that I would put to the Indian Mutany period based on other similar kukri with steel hilt, full tang peened arrangement, fullering and laminated steel. 1857–59 or there about.

"Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59. Begun in Meerut by Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of the British East India Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow."

Didn't bid on this one as I have another two inbound.

Sajen · 2nd September 2019, 05:10 PM

Hi Jose,
Very nice piece! Blade is after my fancy too dark etched, or too strong, I would repolish the blade a little bit. Anyway, congrats!

Regards,
Detlef

mariusgmioc · 2nd September 2019, 06:28 PM

Very good and rare aquisition!

However, this is not a kris so the etching should be very discrete... if any.
I suspect it was over-etched to make the pattern discernable in the photos, and facilitate the sale.
So, I agree with Detlef and suggest you polish it a little. The pattern should be only visible in reflected light.

Battara · 2nd September 2019, 10:52 PM

Thanks folks.

I will go back and repolish and re-etch the blade to where it won't be so dark and a little more subtle.

Also I'll also get back to you on the measurements as well.

MacCathain · 2nd September 2019, 11:51 PM

Here I have its cousin from the tin chirra branch of the family. The laminations are certainly visible in the right light, but I haven't brought it out through etching.

There are a few spots on the grip where there is a gray/white residue (you can see this in the close-up . . . next to the ring on the concave side of the grip).

Please educate me: What's the story behind liming the grip?

Battara · 3rd September 2019, 10:13 PM

MacCaithan thanks so much for posting - you have now confirmed what kind of scabbard should I choose to make one for my kukri.

The "white" parts of your hilt appear to be silver plating over the steel. I figure that the lime packing is for visual effect, that it brings out the designs better (like that of some Moro scabbards).

Also I forgot to add the lengths: 15 inches over all (37.5 cm).

BTW - I LOVE your kukri example.

2nd September 2019, 11:51 PM	#6
MacCathain Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 66	Here I have its cousin from the tin chirra branch of the family. The laminations are certainly visible in the right light, but I haven't brought it out through etching. There are a few spots on the grip where there is a gray/white residue (you can see this in the close-up . . . next to the ring on the concave side of the grip). Please educate me: What's the story behind liming the grip? Attached Images

2nd September 2019, 01:48 AM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	What an outstanding piece. Congrats! Steve

2nd September 2019, 10:43 AM	#2
RAMBA Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 98	This is a nice kukri that I would put to the Indian Mutany period based on other similar kukri with steel hilt, full tang peened arrangement, fullering and laminated steel. 1857–59 or there about. "Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59. Begun in Meerut by Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of the British East India Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow." Didn't bid on this one as I have another two inbound.

2nd September 2019, 05:10 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,574	Hi Jose, Very nice piece! Blade is after my fancy too dark etched, or too strong, I would repolish the blade a little bit. Anyway, congrats! Regards, Detlef

2nd September 2019, 06:28 PM	#4
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,882	Very good and rare aquisition! However, this is not a kris so the etching should be very discrete... if any. I suspect it was over-etched to make the pattern discernable in the photos, and facilitate the sale. So, I agree with Detlef and suggest you polish it a little. The pattern should be only visible in reflected light.

2nd September 2019, 10:52 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,142	Thanks folks. I will go back and repolish and re-etch the blade to where it won't be so dark and a little more subtle. Also I'll also get back to you on the measurements as well.

3rd September 2019, 10:13 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,142	MacCaithan thanks so much for posting - you have now confirmed what kind of scabbard should I choose to make one for my kukri. The "white" parts of your hilt appear to be silver plating over the steel. I figure that the lime packing is for visual effect, that it brings out the designs better (like that of some Moro scabbards). Also I forgot to add the lengths: 15 inches over all (37.5 cm). BTW - I LOVE your kukri example.