January

[John Powell]

This kukri was designed for Gurkhas attached to The Maharja of Jodphur for protection and policing his territories. During WW I the same Gurkhas fought with various regiments and carried this unique, if a bit impractical piece with them. I have never seen specific evidence or photos but these were used mostly throughout the campaigns in the mid-east. The belt loop is appalingly weak, and the closing strap/stud arrangement inconvenient and prone to tear. Still, a nice looking piece and the authentic ones always have a deeply blued blade, aluminum grip and the stylish split-back scabbard with the big steel chape. Sometime in the 1950s just the knives were reproduced to celebrate a regimental anniversary and are so marked, but there was no scabbard.

 

[munk]

Thank you so much, John Powell. Beautiful. Happy New Year.




munk

 

[Fiddleback]

Great looking knife. I really like the shape of that scabbard better.

 

[Svashtar]

Thanks very much John. Your posting these beautiful calendars here is really appreciated! I grab them as wallpaper for the desktop each month.

Regards,

Norm

 

[Yvsa]

Thanks John, appreciated as always!!!!:thumbup:

 

[Howard Wallace]

Thanks John!

 

[DannyinJapan]

Look at the cho creep on that sucker!!!

Actually, if memory serves, aluminum was considered to be very chic on weapons and armor around the turn of the century, wasnt it?
I think I saw some German (prussian?) helmets made of polished aluminum...