Khukuri: Are they uniform in design?

Namaste everybody and namaskar to those older than me(39 and counting...hehe),

Are khukuri pretty much uniform in design or are there some examples now or in Nepal's history that deviated significantly from the design of what we know as khukuri today? I note that there was a post recently with regard to the different handles some ancient khukuri had, but wonder if there was any experimentation with the blades to improve the shape or treatment of the steel. Any consideration to using a Damascus type blae on a khukuri?

Harry

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"Khukuris are my obsession and I'm late for therapy!"

[This message has been edited by Kozak (edited 06 October 1999).]

 

[John Powell]

Harry,
from a historical perspective there has always been a curved blade with a 'cho' and a fuller or groove.
The British made "khukuris" without a cho or fuller as did the Indians, but there is always a curved blade that makes it a khukuri.
Hope that helps.

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JP

 

[Bill Martino]

Thanks, John. There was some little discussion of using damascus awhile back but we finally thought it not such a good idea.

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Uncle Bill
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[John Powell]

Uncle and Harry,
I have seen a "khukuri" done in watered steel, but it was not from Nepal and very obviously not for rough use. However it was beautifully made and quite stunning.
The owner wanted a fortune for it. No sale.
I have toyed with the idea of getting one made from scratch (in Damascus steel)and would also utilize the 2 pound piece of mammoth ivory I have stashed away. One of these days...

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JP

 

[Bill Martino]

Another project, John.



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