Kukri from Birmingham (UK) antique arms fair.

David R · 22nd February 2024, 10:52 PM

The piece I am possibly the most pleased with from Brum. It's been a while since I last bought a Kukri, and this is a cracker, well forged and finished and in good condition, with just a little surface rust and some degradation of the leather. The grip is brown-green horn (with a small crack) rather than black, and with a steel butt-cap held by two screws as well as a tang peen. My guess is tween the World Wars and private purchase by an officer. I just gave it a little scrub with oil and wire wool for now to keep it safe and a little dressing on the leather.... Found in the cheap box mixed in with the all-sorts!

drac2k · 23rd February 2024, 03:56 AM

She is a beauty; with all of the luck that you have been having lately finding blades, I think that you need to buy a lottery ticket.

RAMBA · 23rd February 2024, 08:08 AM

More around WW1 with a butt cap with the 2 screws like that.

Kmaddock · 23rd February 2024, 02:40 PM

Well Done David a lovely example.
My understanding of Kukuri is limited but I believe having the fullers on the blade (known as chirra) is desirable.
Great to see the horn handle not cracked and from the sounds of it a good price also, which is always preferable.
Keep well,
Ken

RobT · 23rd February 2024, 11:36 PM

Hi David,

Very nice khukri indeed. I assume that the ferrule is steel also? That type of fuller is called ang khola. From what I have read, it originated in northern India (a lot of khukri blades, even Nepalese GI ones, were forged in India). What is the length of your blade as measured in a straight line from the ferrule to the tip?

Sincerely,
RobT

AHite · 25th February 2024, 02:26 AM

Very nice Kukri! I've not seen one with the fuller in the blade, but am now in the hunt. I own three decent ones and have passed on a number of tourist grade kukris that seem to be fairly common here in the States.

kronckew · 25th February 2024, 07:30 AM

This blade shape is my favourite. They do not have the odd 'knuckle' discontinuity more modern khuks have from around just after WW2. The M43 was the last before they did that. Definitely an ang khola khukuri. Ang Khola means 'back valley' for it's one fuller near the spine. I've seen them with up to 5 fullers (chirra). here's mine with a stag grip and a rough leather cover over the more std. black leather & wood scabbard. She's a beast, so I call her 'Godzilla'.

David R · 26th February 2024, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RobT

Hi David,

Very nice khukri indeed. I assume that the ferrule is steel also? That type of fuller is called ang khola. From what I have read, it originated in northern India (a lot of khukri blades, even Nepalese GI ones, were forged in India). What is the length of your blade as measured in a straight line from the ferrule to the tip?

Sincerely,
RobT

All steel, no brass anywhere.

RobT · 27th February 2024, 03:11 AM

David R,

You must be a pretty big guy or at least have big hands because the khukri looks smaller than it is in relation to your hand. Still, it is small enough that I wouldn't rule out a private purchase by a WWII airman. For me, a steel ferrule is more desirable than brass because of its strength. Altogether, a great find (especially since you got it in a bargain bin).

Sincerely,
RobT

22nd February 2024, 10:52 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,052	Kukri from Birmingham (UK) antique arms fair. The piece I am possibly the most pleased with from Brum. It's been a while since I last bought a Kukri, and this is a cracker, well forged and finished and in good condition, with just a little surface rust and some degradation of the leather. The grip is brown-green horn (with a small crack) rather than black, and with a steel butt-cap held by two screws as well as a tang peen. My guess is tween the World Wars and private purchase by an officer. I just gave it a little scrub with oil and wire wool for now to keep it safe and a little dressing on the leather.... Found in the cheap box mixed in with the all-sorts! Attached Images

23rd February 2024, 11:36 PM	#5
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 452	More On The Fuller Hi David, Very nice khukri indeed. I assume that the ferrule is steel also? That type of fuller is called ang khola. From what I have read, it originated in northern India (a lot of khukri blades, even Nepalese GI ones, were forged in India). What is the length of your blade as measured in a straight line from the ferrule to the tip? Sincerely, RobT

25th February 2024, 07:30 AM	#7
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	This blade shape is my favourite. They do not have the odd 'knuckle' discontinuity more modern khuks have from around just after WW2. The M43 was the last before they did that. Definitely an ang khola khukuri. Ang Khola means 'back valley' for it's one fuller near the spine. I've seen them with up to 5 fullers (chirra). here's mine with a stag grip and a rough leather cover over the more std. black leather & wood scabbard. She's a beast, so I call her 'Godzilla'. Attached Images

27th February 2024, 03:11 AM	#9
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 452	As Good As It Gets David R, You must be a pretty big guy or at least have big hands because the khukri looks smaller than it is in relation to your hand. Still, it is small enough that I wouldn't rule out a private purchase by a WWII airman. For me, a steel ferrule is more desirable than brass because of its strength. Altogether, a great find (especially since you got it in a bargain bin). Sincerely, RobT

23rd February 2024, 03:56 AM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,174	She is a beauty; with all of the luck that you have been having lately finding blades, I think that you need to buy a lottery ticket.

23rd February 2024, 08:08 AM	#3
RAMBA Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 98	More around WW1 with a butt cap with the 2 screws like that.

23rd February 2024, 02:40 PM	#4
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 532	Well Done David a lovely example. My understanding of Kukuri is limited but I believe having the fullers on the blade (known as chirra) is desirable. Great to see the horn handle not cracked and from the sounds of it a good price also, which is always preferable. Keep well, Ken

25th February 2024, 02:26 AM	#6
AHite Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 45	Very nice Kukri! I've not seen one with the fuller in the blade, but am now in the hunt. I own three decent ones and have passed on a number of tourist grade kukris that seem to be fairly common here in the States.