I purchased this Kukri at a local gun and knife show, the set came with a "certificate of authenticity" as pre 1898 , it is in fairly good condition, looks like one small knife is missing as there is an empty sheath, there are markings on the spine that I can not find duplicate markings of to translate with, can anyone provide me with a translation of these markings please ? I have photos but as I am new, can not do attachments, email me if you would like to see the photos - Thank You
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Antique KuKri ??
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Do the inscriptions look like anything posted in these links?:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...he-Mystery-of-the-Nepalese-Inscribed-Khukuris
http://khukurilipi.blogspot.com/
You can upload pictures here using a photo hosting site such as photobucket. It will be much easier to help you then.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...he-Mystery-of-the-Nepalese-Inscribed-Khukuris
http://khukurilipi.blogspot.com/
You can upload pictures here using a photo hosting site such as photobucket. It will be much easier to help you then.
yes , more like the ones in your second link, which I have found on many sites, but the markings on this spine are not matching. I know they wont be an exact match but was hoping to find some that are similar. the one symbol that does match, apparently represents the number 3
I have a link to the photos , if I am allowed to post one , kukri photos
, it has one small auxiliary blade, one flint striking blade and the empty pouch is for tinder. The middle markings might represent 8/93 shri 3 ?? the search continues .....What you have there is one of the national treasures of Nepal. Please take good care of her, she really belongs in a museum.
It is what some call a "broad leaf" khukuri. Some may even use the term "bhojpure". Myself, i'm not sure if either term is what the nepali themselves would call it, but I myself would call them very nice old treausures.
http://www.ikrhs.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=526
Many of these khukuri date back to to middle 1800's and earlier. Some of them may have also seen some action in WWI and less so WWII.
It is likely one of the pieces that were bought by IMA and AC back around 2001.
They managed somehow to broker a deal on these treasured antiques directly out of the kings own arsenal in the palace in Nepal
There is still some speculation that these were basically stolen national treasures of the peoples of that country with crooks on both sides.
http://www.nramuseum.org/media/363885/Aug 04 Treasures From Nepal.pdf
http://www.ekantipur.com/the-kathma.../only-half-payment-made-till-date/225111.html
It is what some call a "broad leaf" khukuri. Some may even use the term "bhojpure". Myself, i'm not sure if either term is what the nepali themselves would call it, but I myself would call them very nice old treausures.
http://www.ikrhs.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=526
Many of these khukuri date back to to middle 1800's and earlier. Some of them may have also seen some action in WWI and less so WWII.
It is likely one of the pieces that were bought by IMA and AC back around 2001.
They managed somehow to broker a deal on these treasured antiques directly out of the kings own arsenal in the palace in Nepal
There is still some speculation that these were basically stolen national treasures of the peoples of that country with crooks on both sides.
http://www.nramuseum.org/media/363885/Aug 04 Treasures From Nepal.pdf
http://www.ekantipur.com/the-kathma.../only-half-payment-made-till-date/225111.html
I plan to take "very" good care. Purchased some cedar boards to make display case and soft green velvet to line it with. I would like to clean and condition the blades and leather to stop any further deterioration. Other than a Museum 
, would anyone know the best way to do this ?
, would anyone know the best way to do this ?I plan to take "very" good care. Purchased some cedar boards to make display case and soft green velvet to line it with. I would like to clean and condition the blades and leather to stop any further deterioration. Other than a Museum
Please do not clean or otherwise disturb this fine piece aside from removing any active rust by only wiping it with some mineral oil.
If you clean it, it devalues it both as a historical piece and as a collectible. It took many, many years to get that patina of age.
Once cleaned it will never be the same or worth what it once was.
If you condition the leather it will likely come apart due to it's old age.
It is best to just put her on display as you intend, with its historical patina and memories intact, so that when one pauses to look at her they can wonder just what kind of life shes had and what battles she may have taken part in.
Oh I agree, she earned every bit of her charm and beauty. Do not want to remove any of it, just want her to stay around for as long as possible. 
- Lite touch of mineral oil is what I had in mine for the metal and a "very" lite , oh so lite, touch of bees wax warmed up so that it is like the mineral oil, applying them with my 100% pure silk cloth along with the grain for the leather. Stop the metal from rusting and the leather from drying out. - I will be gentle. :love_heart:
- Lite touch of mineral oil is what I had in mine for the metal and a "very" lite , oh so lite, touch of bees wax warmed up so that it is like the mineral oil, applying them with my 100% pure silk cloth along with the grain for the leather. Stop the metal from rusting and the leather from drying out. - I will be gentle. :love_heart:Oh I agree, she earned every bit of her charm and beauty. Do not want to remove any of it, just want her to stay around for as long as possible.
IMA or AC has already cleaned the 200yr old crud off from her. Any leftovers she's rightfully earned. To do any more would be like trying to iron the wrinkles out of an old man. Look into renaissance wax. It's what museums use to preserve fine metal and other artifacts. From what I understand it's a very good product. You are lucky to have one of those khukuri marked in that manner, I know people (besides myself) who almost kill to have one of those. Might I suggest that you possibly contact the author of the links in post #2. He is very familiar with these khukuri, Reads Devanagari and may be able to tell you much more, especially if you allow him to use the pictures of you khukuri to add to his article. He is a longtime member and friend of our forum.
Here was an old topic in which I was asking for help translating the spine on one of the khukris I purchased from Altanta Cutlery.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...markings-translation?highlight=khukri+atlanta
The second khukri is larger and older, and I don't believe I've ever posted it here at Bladeforums. Maybe soon I can do that.
And here was a topic discussing some of the karda accessory knives being sold separately.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...markings-translation?highlight=khukri+atlanta
The second khukri is larger and older, and I don't believe I've ever posted it here at Bladeforums. Maybe soon I can do that.
And here was a topic discussing some of the karda accessory knives being sold separately.
I'd have to check my records, but I think the 1800s khukri was about $120 with sheath, and the WWII model (that wasn't really) was around $80. The average personal income in New Mexico in 2002 was $24,000 so buying one of those large surplus khukris cost more than a day's pay. Not cheap.