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Some oldies to see how some of these were made in the 18th century. I think they could be reproduced...
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ancient kardas
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As my Java professor would say, this is some neat stuff.
Those handles are really cool. I definately would not mind seeing them on some goods. I don't know, the handles might not be durable enough.
Any idea on how they attached the handle? There doesn't seem to be anything resembling what I would think of being a pommel. Part of your collection, John?
Bob,
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Those handles are really cool. I definately would not mind seeing them on some goods. I don't know, the handles might not be durable enough.
Any idea on how they attached the handle? There doesn't seem to be anything resembling what I would think of being a pommel. Part of your collection, John?
Bob,
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To GH forum members,
I think these are pretty neat, but if everyone hasn't noticed, Craig advertised some neat little Khukuris done up with similar handles. Try the "Tiger Tooth" post a few messages down.
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I think these are pretty neat, but if everyone hasn't noticed, Craig advertised some neat little Khukuris done up with similar handles. Try the "Tiger Tooth" post a few messages down.
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The evolution of these 'small' knives probably developed like most things as a practical need. Same as taking the Tibetan flint striker pouch and reducing it to one versatile tool (the chakmak) and attaching a pouch to the scabbard.
These kardas are joined blade to grip by the same mysterious compound of beeswax, pitch and whatever that has been used by kamis for centuries. Good strong stuff that seems to be a secret "recipe".
The big difference between these pieces in my collection and the kukris Craig has is the miniturization factor plus the unique qualities of the horn. He has found some nice full size kukris while the the largest in my picture is less than 10" o/a. I don't even know if these miniature Asian deer are still around for harvest. I heard that they had rediscovered this small mammal in Vietnam some years back, but I would guess that it is a rare and protected species.
Berk has a point: who would Craig know who could put these nice kardas back into todays inventory, hmmm?
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These kardas are joined blade to grip by the same mysterious compound of beeswax, pitch and whatever that has been used by kamis for centuries. Good strong stuff that seems to be a secret "recipe".
The big difference between these pieces in my collection and the kukris Craig has is the miniturization factor plus the unique qualities of the horn. He has found some nice full size kukris while the the largest in my picture is less than 10" o/a. I don't even know if these miniature Asian deer are still around for harvest. I heard that they had rediscovered this small mammal in Vietnam some years back, but I would guess that it is a rare and protected species.
Berk has a point: who would Craig know who could put these nice kardas back into todays inventory, hmmm?
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The striker and its pouch are of Tibetan design and many are quite elaborate and very collectible.
Here is a picture of a simple striker that is attached to a hodgepodge belt of pieces from the North West Frontier area of operations around the 1890s. The kukri is attached via the old sword belt hook and is a repro from a device seen at the Gurkha Museum where this set was identified.
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Here is a picture of a simple striker that is attached to a hodgepodge belt of pieces from the North West Frontier area of operations around the 1890s. The kukri is attached via the old sword belt hook and is a repro from a device seen at the Gurkha Museum where this set was identified.
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