Having trouble identifing Khukuri????

Mykl Clark

Mykl Clark

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I got this a couple of months ago from another forumite and he said it ad been carried by a Gorka during the Korean conflict. It has an 11.5" blade, ~15" overall (slightly more), is 5/16" thick, 13/16" at it's widest point, has a water buffalo horn handle brass pommel and ferrule, and no identifing markings. I'd love to figure something out about this as it would help me determine what I want my next one to be. Sorry I don't have any pics or weights.

Thanks in advance.

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Mykl
Once you start down the path of the sharp side forever will it dominate your destiny
 
To begin with MYKL, Gurkhas were not involved in the Korean War. Other British troops such as the BlackWatch were. A photograph you could provide on this forum would probably get you answers about your Khukuri. Let me know if I can help...Cheers!
 
I thought that as well, however who am I to doubt what another forumite told me when I was purchasing said knife. I'll see if I can scrounge up a pic from somewhere.
 
Can I know the reason why they weren't involved? Is it because the British weren't very much involved? Sorry I'm so ignorant about this subject!
 
Craig I really do not know why the Gurkhas were not involved in Korea. Its possible that a small element of Gurkhas were in Korea but there is no mention of them and my friends with Gurkha connections all say NO to Gurkha involvment...Oh well I still love my Jungle fighter! Cheers!
 
Well. we're currently in the process of moving and I can't find my camera so I'll get them up when I get to unpack. Thanks
 
Mykal got it from me but I think the Korean aspect needs claification. I got it from a First Sergeant who got it from a Gurka while he was in Korea, but not during the Korean War. I think he said it was while he was serving there in the 70s or early 80s. Hope this helps to clear some thing up.:)

Bill
 
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