estimated worth- Kukri

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smithd

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Hello: I need some help from the experts. I have a Kukri that was given to me by the Gurkas during a visit here to Fort Bragg a few years ago. Out of curiousity, I was wondering if anyone knew what it would be worth. Please let me know it you need more details. Thanks to all.

Respectfully

Doug
 
Doug,

A description of the knife would be a big plus. A picture would be even better.

How long is it (measured from the butt cap on the handle to the tip of the blade? Is the handle made of horn or wood? Is there any engraving or inlay work on the blade, handle or scabbard. Any other markings on the knife?

The first step towards finding the commercial value is to determine what it is that you have exactly. The personal value can't be measured of course. Receiving a Khukuri from a Gurkha is an honor bestowed on very few lucky souls.

Blackdog

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Yeah, Doug. A picture would be great. However, here are some basic tips:

1) If there are markings on the base of the blade near the handle (the "ferrule" for you technical types), let us know what they are.

2) Handle condition is a good measure of blade age

3) Anything that says "Military Issue" or "India" should be suspect, although the Indians have some pretty old khukuris too.

Of course, experience is the best measure for judging a khukuri - something that not many of us (me included) have a lot of.

If you are really interested, I have as a customer a collector who has over 300 khukuris (some going back several hundred years). He'll know for sure. If you send it to me, I can send it to him for evaluation. However, if it's a cheap knock-off, the cost of getting it to me and back may be more than the khukuri is worth.

So maybe a picture posted here (emailed to Blackdog) would be your best bet. At least we could come up with a consensus. OR, you could auction it off, and let the market decide
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