yes, the ones with lions head pommels and those shaped dotted grips are notoriously indian made for those who travel and are generally of lesser quality. you will not see a nepali with one.
the large ones emulate the ones used ceremonially at festivals for use on buffalo sacrifices. for some reason a lot of tourists think bigger is better. the big ones are not martial items.
the simple wood grip and scabbard of that smaller one is indeed more promising. more idividual photos and dimensions on that one would be cool.
the presentation one in post no. 1 is really neat. love the chirras and the smoothly curved spine. probably a really good story behind that one.
sirupate is on matters khukuri, infallable.
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