May

John Powell · May 1, 2004

Aardvark · May 1, 2004

Another beauty, John. Good job on the picture, too.

MacHete · May 1, 2004

I covet the fullering.

Another splendid one!

Thanks John.

Thomas Linton · May 1, 2004

John,

What can you share about the khukuri? Looks like a three-point cho.

Rod Allen · May 1, 2004

A beautiful kukri, thanks for sharing. JP.

not2sharp · May 1, 2004

John,

I am getting a little hungry here....when is that book of yours coming out? Those photos look delicious.

n2s

demon tessu · May 2, 2004

thanK you John

spiraltwista · May 2, 2004

Thats a lovely one JP, Thanks for sharing!
Spiral

Berkley · May 2, 2004

Gorgeous blade. The rear part of the handle seems exceptionally short - any comments or clues, or just made for a warrior with very small hands?

John Powell · May 2, 2004

This is a definite style of kukri that I believe dates from around 1820-1840. I have handled quite a few with this shorter top section and it is a very deliberate design element. The one pictured also is of a blade profile that may be a "type" but I cannot nail down what/where/why. It feels massive in hand at 19.5" and 1.6 lbs. The walnut handle is very chunky for lack of a better term and what differs this kukri from its cousins is the excellent craftmanship as a dui chirra and above the cho you can see two holes that are filled with heavy gold wire. Kami's signature or something else I can't say but I've never seen it before. The scabbard is original and the k&c may be.

Ferrous Wheel · May 2, 2004

Hail the May khuk-calendar!

Keith

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