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Old 20th June 2020, 07:03 PM   #1
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Default Kukri I

A friend of mine have two Kukris....
He should really appreciate to hear your opinions about them....
Here is the first....

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Old 20th June 2020, 07:04 PM   #2
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Here comes one more picture....

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Old 21st June 2020, 01:04 AM   #3
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These were common in WWII among the British Gurkhas. The hilt is aluminum.
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Old 21st June 2020, 02:48 AM   #4
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Often sold as WW1 but the consensus amongst collectors now is that they are late WW2 (1945) or just after.

Given to Jodhpur Lancers and troops by Maharaja Umaid Singhji of Jodhpur.
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Old 21st June 2020, 04:33 AM   #5
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Thank you Ramba for the extra details. Helpful.
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Old 21st June 2020, 05:47 AM   #6
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Cool khukuri! I like the quick draw scabbards.
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