Any Photos And/Or Impressions Of The "Afghan Khukuri" Described In This Thread?

I first saw an Afghan model on Craig Gottlieb's original forum. I didn't know then what it was and his was missing the frog and all the unique attaching straps. It took me a few years to find a complete model and I haven't seen one since except at the GM w/o its scabbard. One of the more interesting features about the authentic one is that it was made to specifications provided by the 2/5 GR around the 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880) and was made to be carried under the right arm with the straps connecting with the "alice gear" vs the belt. It's also a big knife at 20 3/8" and 2lbs. The lower kukri in the picture can also be considered an "afghan" since the style and blacksmith's cartouche indicate such. It is a totally different weapon at 1lb 3oz and 19 7/8". While the scabbard on this is original, the frog is only a reproduction of what it MAY have been.
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that one defines the distinction between tool khuks and weapon khuks. almost as long, almost half the weight.
 
Thanks for the input, everyone. The bottom khukuri shown in the photo JP posted definately looks like a fighter. What would the advantage of having such an acute handle angle be?

Dan :)
 
The angle & curve Ergonomicaly sit more comfterbley in the hand & locks into position, much better for stabbing & fighting in general {IMHO}

Spiral
 
That knife has a real killer intent to it.
I cant give you words to tell you the advantage.
Lets just say it has an unspoken air about it.
even my grandma would feel it.
 
The top kukri makes you feel like you could chop down a concrete bunker, the bottom begs to eviscerate a fly in flight and leave the wings on.

Bring back curved grips!
 
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