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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2023, 03:04 PM
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John Powell was probably one of the most...

John Powell was probably one of the most tenacious scholars on Nepalese weapons ever, particularly the kukri. It is interesting seeing these topics brought up again, and reminds me of discussions of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2023, 03:56 AM
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Posted By Jim McDougall
In looking back at in discussions in 2007 and...

In looking back at in discussions in 2007 and 2009 these and tulwar hilt kukris were looked at. Apparently the dual chirra (=fullers) kukri are not related to the kora type blade with cross section...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2023, 10:07 PM
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Posted By Jim McDougall
These type 'kora' are typically ritual weapons...

These type 'kora' are typically ritual weapons for sacrificing of doves if I recall. This one has the eye (for Kali) and the type of motif seen on these forms, as well as traces of red paint...
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