Recently acquired Kukri, number 2

David R · 14th September 2015, 11:46 PM

Hiya, and thanks to you both for the feedback. Nice to be told I have an old one..... The blade is etched on both sides and despite the short grip, handles nicely. The ferule fits so tightly and blends so well with the blade that at first I thought it a bolster forged in one with the blade.
Regarding the Fair, it was much as usual though with a handful of empty tables and not as crowded as often is. The less crowded venue meant I spotted stuff I think I would have missed otherwise, ie this particular blade, and an original Indian bullet mould that I will post later.

mrcjgscott · 15th September 2015, 12:59 AM

Hello David,

It is certainly a well made piece, and the good quality etching and the carving of the grip ring are signs of its quality.

Here are a couple of old pictures of an etched piece I own, for comparison. Mine is a appears to be patterns of "eyes" which may have had some religious or spiritual meaning.

All the best,

Chris

15th September 2015, 12:59 AM	#2
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	Hello David, It is certainly a well made piece, and the good quality etching and the carving of the grip ring are signs of its quality. Here are a couple of old pictures of an etched piece I own, for comparison. Mine is a appears to be patterns of "eyes" which may have had some religious or spiritual meaning. All the best, Chris Attached Images

14th September 2015, 11:46 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,120	Hiya, and thanks to you both for the feedback. Nice to be told I have an old one..... The blade is etched on both sides and despite the short grip, handles nicely. The ferule fits so tightly and blends so well with the blade that at first I thought it a bolster forged in one with the blade. Regarding the Fair, it was much as usual though with a handful of empty tables and not as crowded as often is. The less crowded venue meant I spotted stuff I think I would have missed otherwise, ie this particular blade, and an original Indian bullet mould that I will post later.