What do the markings on my khukuri say?

[Holden Nobles]

I recently got a large, pre-WW1 (supposedly) khukuri. It is very old and it has markings going down the spine. The markings are in nepali so I don't know what they say. Can someone translate? I'm hoping they say what date the knife was made, or where.
Pics are here: https://ibb.co/ivWtvn

 

[Old Biker]

I don't know what the markings on your khukuri say. I also don't know if anyone will or will not be able to translate them. But I know for sure that no one will be able to translate them unless you post some clear pictures of them.

O.B.

 

[Ernie1980]

Your best bet for posting some good pictures is to use an image hosting site. Try to zoom in on any marking on the knife and we will do our best to help you out.

 

[Holden Nobles]

I posted a pic that I edited to make the makings more clear. Thanks for the pointers.

 

[Jolipapa]

I am fairly sure this is not an advertisment for Coca Cola or the such...

 

[Planterz]

It says "Front towards enemy".

For a serious answer, the Himalayan Imports forum will probably be of better help to you.

https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/himalayan-imports.739/

 

[meako]

If it is that old
I'll wager it says something along the lines of
If the knife is unsheathed it must draw blood

 

[meako]

Or
Made in Nepal?

 

[kvaughn]

It says "Front towards enemy".

For a serious answer, the Himalayan Imports forum will probably be of better help to you.

https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/himalayan-imports.739/

What he said. HI for all things khukri.--KV

 

[NJBillK]

Quote taken from the HI sub, for those that have had their interest piqued.

Those appear to be Devanagari characters. Literally "Veerchandra Jagkarat". Probably the previous owner's name.

 

[knarfeng]

Quote taken from the HI sub, for those that have had their interest piqued.

Thanks!

 

[Old Biker]

Another interpretation.
o.B.

Hi, the Devanagari script says "Shree Tin Chandra Jung", a reference to PM Chandra Sumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. The numbers, I am not sure if it is "1012 8" or "1912 8", as the engraving is not very clear. However, since PM Jung Bahadur was in the office from 1903 B.S. (Bikram Sambat - Nepali Calendar, which would be 1846 A.D.), I am inclined to believe that it is "1912 8". But then again, that is 5 months before he was in the office. If the marking follows the date, it should be when he was still a Major-General.
Regardless, if what I've said is correct, that khukuri is from the mid 19th century. Excellent find.