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Hombre 20th June 2020 07:03 PM

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

Best,
Stefan

Hombre 20th June 2020 07:04 PM

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Here comes one more picture....

Best,
Stefan

Battara 21st June 2020 01:04 AM

These were common in WWII among the British Gurkhas. The hilt is aluminum.

RAMBA 21st June 2020 02:48 AM

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.

Battara 21st June 2020 04:33 AM

Thank you Ramba for the extra details. Helpful.

kronckew 21st June 2020 05:47 AM

Cool khukuri! I like the quick draw scabbards.


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