t1mpani
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Hello folks,
Yes, I'm still here---I just post less and less these days.
A friend of mine picked this up recently, and asked me if it was a "real" kukri. I know, I know...can of worms. However, I wanted to know if anybody here recognized it. It's easily more than 1/2" thick at the base of the blade, zone hardened in the usual way (not as hard as HI but definitely harder than at the point or inside the curve). Seems a decently made khuk at any rate. Ring any bells for anybody? I can add info as needed. Says "Gorkha Army" on the blade, is marked " G R 1045" on the butt (which is blackened brass) and the karda and chakma are both marked 1040. I know HI but am lost on the other stuff, so I'd appreciate any light that can be shed!
Warren

Yes, I'm still here---I just post less and less these days.

A friend of mine picked this up recently, and asked me if it was a "real" kukri. I know, I know...can of worms. However, I wanted to know if anybody here recognized it. It's easily more than 1/2" thick at the base of the blade, zone hardened in the usual way (not as hard as HI but definitely harder than at the point or inside the curve). Seems a decently made khuk at any rate. Ring any bells for anybody? I can add info as needed. Says "Gorkha Army" on the blade, is marked " G R 1045" on the butt (which is blackened brass) and the karda and chakma are both marked 1040. I know HI but am lost on the other stuff, so I'd appreciate any light that can be shed!
Warren






