Hello Richard,
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The pocket for holding the tinder, Is it sewed to the karda pockets?
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Yes they are
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How are the karda pockets attached to the main sheath?
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They are also sewn on, occaisonally small nails are used
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I see a 'belt' encircling the main and back pockets. Is this tied at the front with buttons, or sewed together?
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How is this scabbard attached for wearing?...(I don't see any loops or anything)
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In Nepal they stick in their sash, but frogs can be used
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What style would you classify it as? (To me, it looks like a sirupate, being rather narrow, but I'm learning I hope!)
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No particular style to this kukri, it is a common village shape, especially around Kathmandu area, although I have seen them in use around Pokhara and up in the mountains as well. In eastern Nepal some might call it a Baspate Kukri. Metal butt plates are quite common by the way!
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The ridge on the scabbard runs all the way around, and has "Guernsey MAy '65" on the back
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My guess is that some one was in Nepal in 1965, and brought it back as a momento, probably as simple as that.
Cheers Simon