Can anyone help

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Hector

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Hi,
I recently was given a Gurkha knife to add to my sword collection. I have looked at a lot of sites an cannot seem to identify the possible origin or age of the knife.
Can anyone help, it would be appreciated so I can add some history to the weapon.
regards
Hec
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Hi Hector,
the common theory is that the khukuri is based of the Greek kopis, which was based off the Egyptian Khopesh. So, the design goes back to the early bronze age.
Here's a picture of a reproduction Falcata, which is also based on the Kopis.
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Bob

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Hector,

If you can post a picture, John Powell, our resident expert on all things khukuri will be by and can probably tell you exactly where your khuk comes from etc... You'll have to ask others on specifics on how to post pics, as I have never done it.

ROb
 
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the replies, I do have a few pictures but dont know how to post them can anyone help.
Hec

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Hector,

If you can post a picture, John Powell, our resident expert on all things khukuri will be by and can probably tell you exactly where your khuk comes from etc... You'll have to ask others on specifics on how to post pics, as I have never done it.

ROb</font>
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Hi Guys,
I tried to post to photo point and could not understand the linking, so I sent two photos to Uncle Bill for uploading, if anyone requires more detailed photos or anything please let me know.
thanks for all the help
Hec
 
Rob,
Uncle Bill has put the photo's up can you let me know how to contact John Powell.
regards
Hec
 
Hector,

Uncle Bill might have his email, but he might not want it public. I'm not sure how to hail him--he usually turns up like superman when he's needed
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Rob
 
JP's e-mail address can be found by going to any of his posts and clicking the icon that looks like a face=?

Glad to serve....Dan
 
Your khukuri probably is an example of the
work done by the Newaris of Nepal, who are better known for their skill as
decorative artisans than as armorers. The motif on the scabbard is fairly
typical of Newari pieces produced for market rather than domestic use, but
the evident wear and patina indicate that this is not a new piece, probably
dating from at least 40-50 years ago. The handle is unusual for one of these
Newari knives, which typically are made of wood or bone with simple geometric
patterns and overlaid pieces of engraved brass. Yours is made of horn with an attempt to depict a "garuda" (the celestial sun bird and ride for the Hindu god Vishnu). Although lacking the complex angle and superior workmanship evident in
older and more valuable garudas, yours looks like the work of a novice for a piece that would be made for the "tourist trade". Don't attempt to use it for hard work though;
get one of Bill's HI khukuris for that.

Superman? I don't think so. Just a nerd who knows what to plagerize and put in context.
 
John, Uncle Bill and Others,
Thanks very much for the help, it will give the weapon a story for my collections.
regards to all
Hec
 
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