Outstanding discourse here!!
I like the way this item definitely had elements which spoke to both Filipino as well as Nepal. It seems to be Nepal has a remarkable diversity in their weaponry, which seem to have been stereotyped into kora and kukri....but few realize the spectrum is much wider.
In looking at this, my first inclination was also Philippines,as the blade, upturned open knuckleguard and general character recalled general Spanish colonial espada type features. However, my very limited knowledge of kukri still suggested that hilt looks very much like that of the kukri in general.
While both sides in examining this had sound perspectives and views, it is a pleasure to see the remarkable knowledge displayed from opposing positions in establishing the closing results.
Thank you gentlemen!
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