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John Powell

John Powell

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Finding a MK I kukri is difficult enough much less one with a complete scabbard and frog that is extensively marked. This model comes from Fort William in Calcutta, 1903. 17.25" o/a, 1lb 10oz
The photo of the Gurkhas in the background are of the contingent stationed at Hampton Court Palace, 1902.
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I have found this design on many of the MK I kukris I've had or seen. There are always the two dots and on one model they were drilled thru.
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Man, I love the scabbard on that Mk. I. Wonder how difficult it would be to recover a current HI scabbard to look similar to that one? The cho also shows much more attention to detail than any current models I have seen. Very nice.

Jeff
 
IBID on the cho... Would that handle be found to be small for an average sized Westerner? I love the blade shape on that khukuri; thanks for sharing!
 
Wow!!!

The cho and scabbard alone were worth whatever the price was...beautiful!!!

Terry Sisco...where are you when we need you?


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These universal frogs are really terrific and seem that they wouldn't be hard to fabricate (famous last words). It is saddle leather and consists of 3 pieces if you don't get fancy with bucles, etc. They go back to the mid 19thc.
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"Whatever the price..." is quite another story. I am asked all the time where I find things for my collection & study. Same place you all do, but probably have the time to pursue it more. This was found on a well known dealer's website and fortunately they weren't aware of the value nor did other collectors recognize it. Normally I don't reveal prices as you know, but this was such a great buy it's the kind of thing that shows there are still great kukris out there waiting and affordable. Including shipping from overseas it was $184. Forgive me for gloating, but these kind of deals bring joy to both my soul and my wallet.
 
Thanks John...I've never asked, nor would I, but often wondered what this type of kukri might run (discounting anything seen on ePrey that is).

I also wonder what stories they might tell if they could...but don't ask that either. ;)
 
from the photo a slight amount of rust on the blade looks present. What do you do about that, if anything, on an antique like this?
 
Not rust, but looks like it in the photo. Those are stains.

I remove any rust with very fine steel wool and then clean with acetone and then polish with a very soft cloth but lots of rubbing. Then oil. Then wipe it all down leaving a fine layer.
 
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