Thanks for the comments guys.
Compared to some of the other examples the handle carving and fuller work on mine is quite primitive. The rough finishing makes me doubt the idea of it being set with rubies. It is difficult to photograph, but there does seem to be a reddish residue in the base of some of the carving, perhaps a red resin?
Attached is an image of the butt as requested.
I was watching the stunning similar Kukri which sold recently, I even whistfully considered the notion of giving up beer for a few months to pay for it (crazy thought), sadly it went for a price too steep for me.
Thanks again,
Russel
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