Heres a couple of potentially Indian mutiny era kukri to share...

[spiraltwista]

Heres a couple of potentially Indian mutiny era kukri from my collection, that I've always really liked. Both laminated, one etched to show it, with the longish handles & spine decoration typical of that era, together with very high quality forging, blades are 14 & 14 3/4 inch respectively....

But Whether this style style covers a c.20 lifespan or c.40 year lifespan Ive no evidence. They fit well with the Fisher kukri from the Gurkha museam as well though... {The Indian mutiny was in 1857.}

The bottom ones high quality scabbard is not original to that kukri, neither is the Officers Sam Browne belt frog & non of the karda or chakmak... But that's often the way with kukri!

The top ones scabbard has been repaired many times & did come with an equally often repaired leather over cover, suggesting to me that it had a long service history..

The one with the replacement scabbard is one of my favourite kukri in hand...

Spiral

 

[philllll]

Those are both absolutely spectacular, spiral!

 

[Dirtbiker]

The design along the spine is so fine it appears machined. The craftsmanship is astounding.

 

[blue lander]

Beautifully designed blades with a really well done etch!

 

[DarthTaco123]

Amazing craftsmanship on both! The kukri shaped chakmak and karda are cool as well.

 

[Bookie]

Very handsome khukuri, Spiral. I am definitely envious. What does the writing on the little blade say?

 

[Dobe_1]

What are the respective weights?

 

[spiraltwista]

Thanks Chaps! Glad you like them!

Amazing craftsmanship on both! The kukri shaped chakmak and karda are cool as well.

Thank you!

Those are both absolutely spectacular, spiral!

Cheers!

Very handsome khukuri, Spiral. I am definitely envious. What does the writing on the little blade say?

Its a repurposed piece..Its first life wasn't a Chakmak!. Its says Jones Patent.

The design along the spine is so fine it appears machined. The craftsmanship is astounding.

Yes it is rather good, they had steady hands I think!

Beautifully designed blades with a really well done etch!

Cheers, It took me a while to get the etch right! I used diluted battery acid.

What are the respective weights?

upper 537 grammes

Lower 569 grammes.


Spiral

 

[Dobe_1]

Thanks, but we're still backwards here in the states, and you're making me convert[emoji6]

Edit: long blade and roughly 20oz. It must be a fast blade.

 

[DarthTaco123]

I keep coming back here to drool a bit, the curves on those are fantastic. Makes me jealous for sure!

 

[christcl]

Beautiful blades!

 

[spiraltwista]

I keep coming back here to drool a bit, the curves on those are fantastic. Makes me jealous for sure!

Yes the curves are like a good sports car or woman... they really make the difference!

Beautiful blades!

Cheers!

Thanks, but we're still backwards here in the states, and you're making me convert[emoji6]

Edit: long blade and roughly 20oz. It must be a fast blade.

Ahhh Id have thought all those decades of Colombian & Mexican kilos, would have adjusted that by now!

The 14 3/4 inch blade is 19 oz. the 14 inch 20 oz. So yes there both fast but with some forward weight so still hit like hammer! or a kukri even!

spiral

 

[gurkha berserka]

They have an amazing look to them and the layered metal just adds to the appeal. I am jealous of those beauties. Very nice and thank you for sharing.

 

[J W Bensinger]

Woooooooo
That sectioned fuller is amazing.

 

[ndoghouse]

Amazing pieces! The Sword of Shiva in really nicely done. Id love to have Purna or Thamar make me one with that same shape maybe even fullered.

 

[DarthTaco123]

I'd have Thamar do it for sure. Imagine a Yek Chirra with this shape?

 

[spiraltwista]

Woooooooo
That sectioned fuller is amazing.

Thanks, Indeed it reminds me of some Persian sword work..

Amazing pieces! The Sword of Shiva in really nicely done. Id love to have Purna or Thamar make me one with that same shape maybe even fullered.

Ahh youd like the Fisher then!

I'd have Thamar do it for sure. Imagine a Yek Chirra with this shape?

Heres the fisher kukri..

 

[DarthTaco123]

Be still, my beating heart that's gorgeous!

 

[ndoghouse]

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Ahh youd like the Fisher then!
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Ah! Man that is sweet as they come:thumbup: That Cho and Bone...sweet sweet sweet!
I was just looking for it. I found a bunch of old pics of the IMA and AC cash of military "sirupatis" with inscriptions. The shapes of some are very close.

https://chinesemartialstudies.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/sirupategroup.jpg

From:
http://chinesemartialstudies.com/2012/11/05/identifying-and-collecting-the-nepalese-military-kukri/

 

[Moonw]

Is it only me, or do all the bevels on the older ones seem shorter? Like around 5 mm? Was this the standard approach in old kukris? Just wondering.