Another Kukri for my collection.

David R · 4th August 2025, 04:07 PM

I didn't set out to amass these iconic blades, but I kinda default to them when I see them at a decent price. This one was a little more money than I usually pay, and a little worse condition, but it rewards inspection. Still not sure whether it is a good quality Dehradun bazaar piece, or a very shabby well used quality item... but the Kaudi inclines me to the latter!

David R · 4th September 2025, 04:05 PM

This is another fairly recent purchase and again of the type I refer to when I say Dehradun. probably bought in the bazaar during WW2 , a bit crude in forging and finish but with a well made belt frog, and of a size for a western hand.
Very shabby now but probably lived in a shed for the last half century or so.

gp · 4th September 2025, 05:38 PM

I used to have a similar one, which got stolen in 85 with my puukko...
But I like these 2 very much due to their patina !
Both on the handle and as well on the leather scabbard; simply beautiful.
Have seen quite some, but there is a certain "warmth" coming from them.
This darkish patina color I do miss to see with a lot of handles/ grips

4th August 2025, 04:07 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,134	Another Kukri for my collection. I didn't set out to amass these iconic blades, but I kinda default to them when I see them at a decent price. This one was a little more money than I usually pay, and a little worse condition, but it rewards inspection. Still not sure whether it is a good quality Dehradun bazaar piece, or a very shabby well used quality item... but the Kaudi inclines me to the latter! Attached Images

4th September 2025, 04:05 PM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,134	This is another fairly recent purchase and again of the type I refer to when I say Dehradun. probably bought in the bazaar during WW2 , a bit crude in forging and finish but with a well made belt frog, and of a size for a western hand. Very shabby now but probably lived in a shed for the last half century or so. Attached Images

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4th September 2025, 05:38 PM	#3
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 923	I used to have a similar one, which got stolen in 85 with my puukko... But I like these 2 very much due to their patina ! Both on the handle and as well on the leather scabbard; simply beautiful. Have seen quite some, but there is a certain "warmth" coming from them. This darkish patina color I do miss to see with a lot of handles/ grips