a groovy kukri

John Powell

John Powell

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Sorry for the dreadful pun, but couldn't resist. Also shows you how old I am...when was the last time someone used the word "goovy"?

This is a very nicely made armoury kukri from 1870-1890. At first glance it appears to have 2 grooves, but there are 3 distinct ground curves that classify this as a tin chirra. The crescent is a perfect reflection of the cho and the ricasso has a V that extends to the butt of the grip that matches the same shape found along the spine of well made kukris. 19" and 2 pounds and a lot of fine workmanship.

Sadly it has been over-polished and the grip heavily cleaned and waxed. The k&c got the same treatment, but the scabbard is in original (and poor) condition.
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John, sometimes I am very glad that I don't know nearly as much as you about the historical purity of the khuks. I would never have seen the 'over-polished/cleaned' part. Just a beautiful knife. And if it offends you TOO much, my address is...

Thanks for sharing.
 
Heh, heh...I'm not so offended that it won't find a permanent home amongst its relatives.

Although I don't believe in going this far it is is one of the better restoration jobs. Makes you wonder why the scabbard wasn't touched.
 
JP, I think I am providing accomodation for this ones un-groovy brother, have emailed you pics as have still not worked out how to post images:( R
 
John, I agree wondering why sheath wasn't touched. Only thing I can think of, at least if it was someone like me, is that a, they were planning on dumping that sheath and making a completely new one, or b, that was next step but they never got to refurbing sheath for one reason or another.
 
Any of you remember Simon and Garfunkle's
59th Street Bridge Song AKA "Feeling Groovy"?

"Slow down, you move too fast,
"You got to make the morning last,
"Just kicking down the cobblestones,
"Doo ( it and ? ) doo doo, feeling groovy!"

Listened to some old S&G taped on the drive to Reno yesterday ( when I was young ), before the wrath of the cold/flu hit.
 
Rusty,

Grew up on S & G. 'The Boxer' is still one of my favorites. 'For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her' still sends chills up my spine, even at my advanced age.

You have one too many "doo's" there, don't you?
 
I also like the drums on Buddy Holly's "Peggy Sue" and others.

And French Horns.

In fact I like most anything that leaves me feeling like it's sucked the air from my lungs and replaced it with sound.
 
No buttcap and the example Rod sent has a similar cho and crescent. These are not rare, but you should look carefully as the design should have all the nuances of the "post" inside the cho. Some of these examples are miniature sculptures.

It is very common to find restored knives inside or along with scabbards that haven't been touched. Restoring a knife and restoring the leather and wood of a scabbard are different disciplines and it's better that the scabbard is left alone rather than make a poor attempt. Original condition can make it easier to estimate the age and depending on the condition I will upgrade the scabbard myself. If it is beyond help a new scabbard should be built using the original as a pattern.
 
Hey, I've this new computer with windows XP and I still can't open the files with the red x'es. Why is that?




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