Khukuri Identification

Daniel Koster

Daniel Koster

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What do you guys think?
 
Darn sweet, that's what I think. Steel bolster?

I'm less of an expert than many, but I'd guess early to mid 1900s? Hasn't seem much use.

Steve
 
How would you remove the rust on something like this?

I've had great luck with using Naval Jelly (phosphoric acid) on such things as restoring a kids bike, but would be totally afraid to use such a thing on something that may have some historic value. Besides, Naval Jelly tends to pretty quickly darken the metal, so after one removes the rust, one has to then remove the surface darkening.
On modern made knives, a small amount of rust freckling is easy to remove with some Flitz, but on something like this where one wants to keep it's historic look and value, and where one has more than just light rust surface freckling, what would one do to remove this rust?

I thank you in advance for any advice on this, since one never knows when this advice could come in handy ;)
 
The blade (well forward of the waist, or thin part) looks alot like some AK's I've seen--has what i like to call the "great White shark" nose profile.

I like it.:thumbup:
 
Well first of all I don't think you took the pics.:p ;)
2nd. - Nice looking older khukuri,:thumbup: probably early 20th century like Steve said.:)

3rd. - Not a military khukuri.

4th. - One I wouldn't mind having.

5th. - Pretty standard khukuri style. Resembles my WW I khuk from AC.

Gotta love the bolster and *No* cho creep, what a real khukuri should look like IMO.
 
It reminds me about Gangaola which was regular production during the earlier years of HI.

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Yvsa - the pics aren't mine...nor is the khukuri. Hopefully the owner will chime in soon.

An email to John Powell confirmed my suspicion (like others here have stated):

Early to Mid 20th Century Chainpuri


JP says it has "Limbu influence".

I think I need to do some reading up....;)
 
Daniel Koster said:
JP says it has "Limbu influence".
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'Course it does, couldn't be more obvious, why didn't I catch that.:rolleyes: :D

Thank goodness for John Powell, my assessment would have gone something like; "Uh, well, it looks kind of old............":foot:

Sarge
 
Hey,

I'm the owner of the Khukuri. I'd like to thank Dan for posting the images on this forum for me, as well as for his expertise.

Thanks for all the info. Does anyone know which country this might have originated from?

I'm originally from California, moved to Australia 3 months ago -been kinda dissappointed at the lack of a knife industry out here (Spyderco Enduras sell for $300 AUD out here) and was very surprised to find this at a flea market next to some old teacups and kettles.

Hey ferguson, you're right. It has a steel bolster, definitely not brass. I tried shining her up with some simichrome polish (only thing resembling metal polish I brought with me out here from the US) and there isn't much effect.
 
Daniel Koster said:
An email to John Powell confirmed my suspicion (like others here have stated):

Early to Mid 20th Century Chainpuri


JP says it has "Limbu influence".

I think I need to do some reading up....;)
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If it is a Chainpuri (Name of a village)........It came from Nepal :)
 
Don't try to make it look new, as it will make it worth less. Just try to stabilize the rust along the edge with oil. If the rust is active red rust, oil it and use a little very fine steel wool to remove the loose part. It's a lovely piece.

Maybe apply a little leather dressing to the scabbard. I use Pecard's Antique Leather Dressing. Don't know what is available in Australia. We have a few members "down under". Maybe they'll chime in and give suggestions.

Steve
 
jimbowie7 said:
. . .I'm originally from California, moved to Australia 3 months ago -been kinda dissappointed at the lack of a knife industry out here (Spyderco Enduras sell for $300 AUD out here) and was very surprised to find this at a flea market next to some old teacups and kettles.
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But NOT a bad place for khukuri-hunting. :D
 
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