Kukri

Hombre · 31st December 2015, 05:42 PM

This must be typical tourist kukris right?
Grateful for any information at all.

Happy New Year!

Best,
Stefan

Battara · 1st January 2016, 12:28 AM

Yup!

And usually made in India.....

kronckew · 1st January 2016, 12:42 AM

the lions head pommel is a dead give-away of those made for traveller's souvenirs.

Hombre · 1st January 2016, 10:12 AM

Well, I am not surprised. Anyway, thank you very much.
Is there any good book about the kukri?
I mean, to read and get information before buying the real deal.

Best,
Stefan
Sweden

kronckew · 2nd January 2016, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hombre

Well, I am not surprised. Anyway, thank you very much.
Is there any good book about the kukri?
I mean, to read and get information before buying the real deal.

Best,
Stefan
Sweden

i sent you a PM.

some 'real' khuks of mine for comparison:

Hombre · 2nd January 2016, 12:37 PM

Thank you very much everyone! I really appreciate it!

Wayne, a special thank you, for you.
PM answered.

Best,
Stefan
Sweden

mrcjgscott · 2nd January 2016, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew

i sent you a PM.

some 'real' khuks of mine for comparison:

Some nice pieces there kronckew,

The bottom kukri in the first picture is very interesting, does the tang run the full length and width of the blade?

I remember the one in the bottom picture very well, a lovely old piece. I don't get jealous of much any more, but that one does make me a little green!

All the best,

Chris

Henk · 1st January 2016, 02:13 PM

Mostly the blades of these kukri's are engraved with India on it. Like in this picture,

The first one is a so called tourist kukri.
The second one looks a lot better to me.

Maybe the kukri guys can tell something more about the second one. Not every lionhead is immediately a souvenir.

rickystl · 1st January 2016, 04:08 PM

Hi Hombre.

I owned one IDENTICAL to the first one you posted above. Believe I paid about $12.00USD for it in 1965. Actually, my Mother had to buy it for me since I was not 18 years old yet, only 15. Took it to some local guy and had all three blades sharpend. Think that was $1.50. I remember the belt loop came loose and had to take it to the local shoe repair to get it stiched better. LOL
Carried it on many exotic expeditions - down the street to the local forest preserve. LOL
As they say: Thanks for the memories!

Rick.

BANDOOK · 6th January 2016, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Yup!

And usually made in India.....

HI BATTARA,FOR ALMOST HUNDRED YEARS KUKRIS HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE FACTORIES IN BENARES,UTTAR PRADESH,AS QUALITY OF STEEL AND TECHNIQUES WERE IN DEMAND,ALSO THERE ARE 7 REGIMENTS OF GURKHA RIFLES IN INDIAN ARMY WHICH NEED THE KUKRIS ,INDIA HAS LARGEST CONTIGENT OF NEPALESE SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY. BEING A HINDU KINGDOM INDIA AND NEPAL ARE VERY CLOSE IN LANGUAGE DEFENCE AND CULTURE,KIND REGARDS RAJESH

mrcjgscott · 2nd January 2016, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hombre

This must be typical tourist kukris right?
Grateful for any information at all.

Happy New Year!

Best,
Stefan

Hello Stefan,

Welcome to the forum, and happy new year to you.

The other members have already confirmed your suspicions. Here is an old thread of mine you may find useful, it shows some of the variety that kukri have to offer.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20415

If you have any kukri related questions, I would be happy to answer them, either on the forum, or via PM.

Kind regards,

Chris

31st December 2015, 05:42 PM	#1
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Kukri This must be typical tourist kukris right? Grateful for any information at all. Happy New Year! Best, Stefan Attached Images

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Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Mostly the blades of these kukri's are engraved with India on it. Like in this picture, The first one is a so called tourist kukri. The second one looks a lot better to me. Maybe the kukri guys can tell something more about the second one. Not every lionhead is immediately a souvenir. Attached Images

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Yup! And usually made in India.....

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kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	the lions head pommel is a dead give-away of those made for traveller's souvenirs.

1st January 2016, 10:12 AM	#4
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Well, I am not surprised. Anyway, thank you very much. Is there any good book about the kukri? I mean, to read and get information before buying the real deal. Best, Stefan Sweden

2nd January 2016, 12:37 PM	#6
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Thank you very much everyone! I really appreciate it! Wayne, a special thank you, for you. PM answered. Best, Stefan Sweden

1st January 2016, 04:08 PM	#9
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,621	Hi Hombre. I owned one IDENTICAL to the first one you posted above. Believe I paid about $12.00USD for it in 1965. Actually, my Mother had to buy it for me since I was not 18 years old yet, only 15. Took it to some local guy and had all three blades sharpend. Think that was $1.50. I remember the belt loop came loose and had to take it to the local shoe repair to get it stiched better. LOL Carried it on many exotic expeditions - down the street to the local forest preserve. LOL As they say: Thanks for the memories! Rick.