New acquisitions 2

drdavid · 24th March 2006, 06:15 AM

This is a Khukri I picked up for not much, I am not sure but suspect it is probably 1960's or later. Still some stains to deal with on the blade. The leather is in good condition, blade length about 30cm (11.8 inches) and weighs about 500grams (16 ozs). Has a lions head in brass on the butt of the hilt, so could be junk but blade does not appear chrome plated. Will post some of my other new stuff in the next couple of days. This is a very addictive hobby....what are the 12 steps (or is it 10 steps) to getting over this one.
DrD

spiral · 24th March 2006, 11:34 AM

It is what was sold in India from the 1940s onwards to to tourists/soldiers etc . as souveniers. They still make them to day. Mainly in Dehardun but in some other areas as well.

Most are chroned, some are not, very occasionly they are tempered & well fitted.

Sometimes the scabbards are a papery thin type of fake leather.

Sometimes the leather is real.

Most of the time if used the blade dents & the buttcap comes loose & rattles.

But maybe 1/500 {random figure.} is useable.

Always good to have an example amongst the collection, whether tourist or not I think.

The 4 step program for Ethnic weapons addiction is,

step 1.

put all kukris & other ethnographic/ civilian & military blades , carefully wrapped in a sealed box.

Step 2,

Walk or drive to post office. {with helpers if neccasary.}

step 3.

Post to me special Delivary for pre.8am next day delivary.

step 4.

Go home, relax & be glad you have beaten your addiction.

This should be repeated as often as required, I am always happy to help in this way.

Allthough charges may be made to cover my time when neccasary.

Dr. Spiral The Ethnographic Weapons Addiction Therapist.

First consultation free but please bring your credit card.

katana · 24th March 2006, 07:55 PM

Let me wish you sucess in your new 'therapy' venture, Dr Spiral

However there is a phrase 'physician heal thyself', so if the 'Ethnographic Weapons Addiction Therapist' needs curing, you can always be treated by myself the 'The Ethnographic Weapons Addiction Therapist's Therapist and I don't charge

drdavid · 24th March 2006, 08:36 PM

Drs Spiral and Katana
thanks for your help with this problem, when I feel that I can no longer control my need or my bank manager finally hunts me down I will avail myself of your services.
DrD

Rick · 24th March 2006, 09:07 PM

All your blade are belong to me !!

/obscure reference

Spunjer · 24th March 2006, 09:29 PM

Quote:

All your blade are belong to me !!

AHAHAHAHA!

now we return to our previous topic...

Andrew · 25th March 2006, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

All your blade are belong to me !!

/obscure reference

rotfl!

24th March 2006, 06:15 AM	#1
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 369	New acquisitions 2 This is a Khukri I picked up for not much, I am not sure but suspect it is probably 1960's or later. Still some stains to deal with on the blade. The leather is in good condition, blade length about 30cm (11.8 inches) and weighs about 500grams (16 ozs). Has a lions head in brass on the butt of the hilt, so could be junk but blade does not appear chrome plated. Will post some of my other new stuff in the next couple of days. This is a very addictive hobby....what are the 12 steps (or is it 10 steps) to getting over this one. DrD Attached Images Last edited by drdavid; 24th March 2006 at 07:22 AM. Reason: Adding some additional info

24th March 2006, 09:07 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,268	Sorry Fellas All your blade are belong to me !! /obscure reference

24th March 2006, 11:34 AM	#2
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	It is what was sold in India from the 1940s onwards to to tourists/soldiers etc . as souveniers. They still make them to day. Mainly in Dehardun but in some other areas as well. Most are chroned, some are not, very occasionly they are tempered & well fitted. Sometimes the scabbards are a papery thin type of fake leather. Sometimes the leather is real. Most of the time if used the blade dents & the buttcap comes loose & rattles. But maybe 1/500 {random figure.} is useable. Always good to have an example amongst the collection, whether tourist or not I think. The 4 step program for Ethnic weapons addiction is, step 1. put all kukris & other ethnographic/ civilian & military blades , carefully wrapped in a sealed box. Step 2, Walk or drive to post office. {with helpers if neccasary.} step 3. Post to me special Delivary for pre.8am next day delivary. step 4. Go home, relax & be glad you have beaten your addiction. This should be repeated as often as required, I am always happy to help in this way. Allthough charges may be made to cover my time when neccasary. Dr. Spiral The Ethnographic Weapons Addiction Therapist. First consultation free but please bring your credit card.

24th March 2006, 07:55 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Let me wish you sucess in your new 'therapy' venture, Dr Spiral However there is a phrase 'physician heal thyself', so if the 'Ethnographic Weapons Addiction Therapist' needs curing, you can always be treated by myself the 'The Ethnographic Weapons Addiction Therapist's Therapist and I don't charge

24th March 2006, 08:36 PM	#4
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 369	Drs Spiral and Katana thanks for your help with this problem, when I feel that I can no longer control my need or my bank manager finally hunts me down I will avail myself of your services. DrD