OMG It's another Kukri..... Am I infected with the bug?

Atlantia · 27th February 2011, 02:11 PM

No, not exactly, I just can't turn down a bargain.
This came my way recently, a type I would like to learn more about.
Scabbard is from a Kuk I bought which had the wrong scabbard on it, which happens to fit this one much better.

Kuk has no markings, single large fuller, interesting tang that exits on back of hilt (see pics).

Can anyone shed any light on the finer nuances of this particular beastie, Later 19th C?

Lew · 27th February 2011, 06:09 PM

I'm no expert but since the curve on the spine is continous I would think 19th century.

Atlantia · 27th February 2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lew

I'm no expert but since the curve on the spine is continous I would think 19th century.

Thanks Mate.
These aren't something that I usually venture much cash on (well, apart from that beautiful one with the double fuller), but this one seemed an interesting type and at the price of a evening in the pub!
I think th short tang is an early indicator as well....

Hopefully Spiral or one of the kuk-folk will know more.

Thanks
Gene

A.alnakkas · 27th February 2011, 07:37 PM

Beautiful Kukri! hmmm tempting me to venture in Kukri's...

Atlantia · 27th February 2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

Beautiful Kukri! hmmm tempting me to venture in Kukri's...

Thanks mate

You should come for a holiday, England's full of them

Gavin Nugent · 28th February 2011, 02:44 AM

Nice form, nice fullers.

Gav

Norman McCormick · 2nd March 2011, 06:09 PM

Hi Gene,
A nice kukri is always a joy.
Regards,
Norman.

Atlantia · 2nd March 2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi Gene,
A nice kukri is always a joy.
Regards,
Norman.

Oh Norman!
Thats a beauty.
Do tell us about its origins?

Norman McCormick · 4th March 2011, 07:32 PM

Hi Gene,
Info about the Kukri as requested. Made around 1900 or slightly later probably in Himal Pradech a traditional centre of Kukri manufacture lying between the Garhwalis and Jammu and Kasmir peoples. The decoration may have done by a goldsmith rather than a Kami (smith), the sun and moon mark probably represents Surya (sun) and Chandra (moon) the male and female aspects and in Bhuddist culture representing wisdom and compassion. The "palm frond" symbol is unknown. I have to thank Spiral, Andreas Volk and Runjeet Singh of Akaal Arms for the aforementioned information.
My Regards,
Norman.

27th February 2011, 02:11 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	OMG It's another Kukri..... Am I infected with the bug? No, not exactly, I just can't turn down a bargain. This came my way recently, a type I would like to learn more about. Scabbard is from a Kuk I bought which had the wrong scabbard on it, which happens to fit this one much better. Kuk has no markings, single large fuller, interesting tang that exits on back of hilt (see pics). Can anyone shed any light on the finer nuances of this particular beastie, Later 19th C?

28th February 2011, 02:44 AM	#6
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Nice Nice form, nice fullers. Gav

2nd March 2011, 06:09 PM	#7
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,577	Hi Gene, A nice kukri is always a joy. Regards, Norman. Attached Images

27th February 2011, 06:09 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	I'm no expert but since the curve on the spine is continous I would think 19th century.

27th February 2011, 07:37 PM	#4
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,339	Beautiful Kukri! hmmm tempting me to venture in Kukri's...

4th March 2011, 07:32 PM	#9
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,577	Hi Gene, Info about the Kukri as requested. Made around 1900 or slightly later probably in Himal Pradech a traditional centre of Kukri manufacture lying between the Garhwalis and Jammu and Kasmir peoples. The decoration may have done by a goldsmith rather than a Kami (smith), the sun and moon mark probably represents Surya (sun) and Chandra (moon) the male and female aspects and in Bhuddist culture representing wisdom and compassion. The "palm frond" symbol is unknown. I have to thank Spiral, Andreas Volk and Runjeet Singh of Akaal Arms for the aforementioned information. My Regards, Norman.