can anyone Identify this Khukuri for me ?

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I just bought this and know nothing about it but I found it to be a beautiful knife so I had to buy it.
It has a 12 3/8 inch blade and a 4 7/8 inch handle
it is marked TEMPERED STEEL
MADE IN INDIA
just in front of the fuller at the top edge of the blade.
Here are some pics of it.
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Thanks
 
orono,
That is a WWII issue khukuri. Well made and nicely tempered.
It has a woven reed or bamboo cover over the existing sheath with the original frog,chakma and karda.
You got a nice one.
God Bless.
Terry:D
 
Looks like you got a really good one Orono!!!!:D
That's something we don't get to say to many that bring their pix here to be identified.
It appears to me that your khuk is an Indian Military Model although I can't say how old others here may be able to.
The dual straps on the scabbard identify it as a military model.

If you don't mind saying where did you find it and what did you have to give for it?;)
 
I picked this up on E-Bay last weekend.
I think I did OK for $66.
I had a feeling about it being a goodie but wasn't sure so I took a "stab" in the dark and hoped for the best.
This is my first foreign Military knife but I've been collecting U.S. fighting knives for almost forty years and have an extensive collection of M3s and Mk2s.
I think I like the Khukri and I'll look for more after I learn more about them. I don't think I'll get lucky more then once on these knives.;) ;)
 
Orono--that's a very nice looking khukuri. I especially like the handle. If you end up developing a taste for khukuris, you certainly came to the right place. HI makes the finest khukuris on the face of the planet. Just be warned, if you buy one, you will probably end up buying several. Uncle Bill is a great person to deal with, and the Cantina members can answer pretty much any question regarding khukuris.
--Josh
 
Mr Sisco was close, but it is a post WW II kukri probably made for an officer. The rattan cover was not a military option, so someone did it while taking good care of the knife.
 
If ya hang out here, Bill Martino may prove you wrong! Himalayan Imports makes heirloom khuks. They love you loong time.

welcome to the Cantina!

Keith
 
Yep, looks like a pretty good old workhorse -- been going 50 years or so and good for a couple hundred more.
 
of you that have helped me with your responses.

I do think I'll be here on a regular basis and I don't think I'll have a lonely Khuk for long.

Is there any information available on my type of knife such as years made, number made, units issued to, etc. ?

I always like to research new additions to my collection.

Thanks again to all.

Warren
 
John Powell is the genius of khukuri knowledge.

Most likely, it would be very difficult to try and trace down the specifics on your khuk. Most are custom made, many by folks who are brilliant at making them, but not literate nor given to putting a "lot number" on their products.

The fact that it is Indian made may point you to some military function, but even that is a WAG.

Cherish the tool, it's a beauty. And welcome to the Cantina.
 
There is really no infalible way to find out where these 'specialty made' kukris went to as to regiments, brigades, units, etc., but quite a few were made.

They are lighter than a regular field kukri, but can can still get done what needs to be done. The Gurkhas who made these for their officers didn't expect them to use the kukri. Just be their leader and wearing the knife was a sign of respect.
 
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