A.C. historical khuks

[bennyjenkins]

I assume a few folks have one (or more). Thoughts? I'm interested in the "long leaf" variety specifically.

 

[davidf99]

There was a discussion on this subject recently. See this thread:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...need-advice-WWI-kukri?p=16320004#post16320004

 

[Bookie]

"Long Leaf" is a misnomer as it was coined for marketing as the original name of the style (if there ever was one) is no longer known. Both flavors of khukuri from AC or IMA are almost all from the early 20th century.(You just might discover the AC catalog has some erroneous information about the blades) Both styles of blades were forged from low-quality home grown steel. Small shuts and cracks can be expected to be included free of charge on the blades. The blades are still sharp, the wood generally sound after all these years, and overall, still quite serviceable in general. Many blades and some handles have engraving on them in Devanagari script. The engraving is usually the Prime Minister's name, but there are some having specific unit markings, and to a much lessor extent, some will show serial/storage rack/man identification numbers.

My only suggestions to you are: 1. Obtain one for your collection that you are comfortable with. 2. If you do plan on using the khuk, decide if you'd prefer swinging a longer, heavier blade than what's found on the "Bhojpure" model. Regardless, I feel both blades are definitely worth having.

 

[bennyjenkins]

Thanks for the insight bookie!