antique khukuris

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Manoucher Moshtagh

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I am considering buying two antique Khukuris from 19 century forged in Nepal. Do you think it is a good investment?


Regards,

Manoucher
 
...Can you be certain of their authenticity?
Is the particular style/type of Khukuri you
wish to buy a somewhat rare quality piece?
What are similar pieces selling for today?
I would probably make sure I knew these answers before buying for investment, IMHO.

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Here's an old ivory handled model you might want to use for comparative purposes since it's a fairly decend example. This one lives under my bed.

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See, that wasp waist, slight arch to the spine and the elongated curve on the body are soooooo sexy! (I know, youall think these are male blades but I can tel the difference!)

Stephen
 
Yeesh. Strap that on your waist and you can do anything from surgery to routine car maintenance.

The workmanship on the smaller tools is really excellent. Is the scabbard extra-fancy, too, Uncle, or plain leather and wood?
 
Manoucher,
Since you ask "Do you think it is a good investment?", I have to honestly answer "No".
Collectibles are speculative investments at best, with returns highly variable and unpredictable. Within the collectible subset of knives, Randall Made knives, for just one example, offer a much better rate of appreciation and security of original investment than antique or vintage khukuris. Much of the problem, as I remind our friend John Powell weekly (he's away from his computer right now while adding to his collection, so he can't respond to this particular jab) is due to the lack of a definitive book on the subject, which could define general types, establish relative rarity (and by extension value), and create new demand outside the small (if enthusiastic) circle of internet khukuri collectors.
Given that, the collecting of older Nepalese and Indian khukuris is a fascinating hobby, and one I would encourage without regard to investment potential (as long as you're not competing with me, JP, and the rest of the small fanatical group for the real goodies that come up). For investments, I suggest blue chip stocks
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Regards,
Berk




[This message has been edited by Berkley (edited 06-12-2001).]
 
What a post! What a boytjie! Berk, you really know how to make a guy's mouth water. Lt. Dan would say you elicit a Pavlovian response. I would say if your contributions enhance the progress of the khukuri virus infection, post on! (with apologies to Shakespeare.)
 
Yes they are authentic. A reputable antique dealer is offering them. They are from 19 century and look good. I am a sword collector and therefore new to the world of Kukuris. Are the blades of antique Khukuris folded?

Regards,

Manoucher
 
Folded might be the proper term at that. The Tibetans and others in the area used piled construction - as I understand it, something like mosaic damascus, in their swords.

This is remembered off the top of my head. Who knows what the real experts have to say.
 
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