Bayonet khukuri? Pix.

Bill Martino

Bill Martino

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My notes on the back of the photo say, "Personal weapons of Bala Badra Kuwar (1814AD)". For whatever that might be worth.

I've been told that khukuris with offset handles such as the one in this picture were used as bayonets. John Powell, any comments about this?

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Uncle Bill
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From the photo, it appears as if it could have also been mounted on a long handle or pole of some sort, which would make for an interesting weapon in itself.
 
Hi guys,
This socket style bayonet khukuri was first mentioned in despatches concerning early Gurkha Regiments (1815-1819).
Apparently they were used only on parade to distinguish the new and unique regiments of "fierce little men".
In its' 12 page booklet on the khukuri, The Gurkha Museum shows a photo of a Nepalese Guard of Honour taken between 1815 and 1837 with this bayonet attached to English 'Brown Bess' muskets, but they are also carrying their fighting khukuris in their sashes.
This particualrly rare model has been faked quite a bit to the point of cutting up perfectly good OLD khukuris and original 'Tower' bayonets and joining them together. The way to spot the fake is the type of weld.

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JP
 
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