Tulwar hilt with kora type blade

kai · 18th November 2023, 11:21 PM

Hello Jim,

I'd also like to see more antique khukuri (or Nepali blades in general) being posted/discussed!

What are the stylistic indicators that place these examples into the Kumaon region or even Almora/Uttarakhand in general? What is known about the ethnic groups that actually utilized these blades in these regions?

Ok, I'll bite: What about this rather heavy blade (attached below; pics courtesy of Rick)? Does the inscription help?

Regards,
Kai

18th November 2023, 11:21 PM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,221	Hello Jim, I'd also like to see more antique khukuri (or Nepali blades in general) being posted/discussed! What are the stylistic indicators that place these examples into the Kumaon region or even Almora/Uttarakhand in general? What is known about the ethnic groups that actually utilized these blades in these regions? Ok, I'll bite: What about this rather heavy blade (attached below; pics courtesy of Rick)? Does the inscription help? Regards, Kai Attached Images