Original British WWII 1943-Dated MkII Pattern Kukri with Hard 1944-Dated Leather Scabbard
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Original Item: One Only. The Gurkha Kukri is possibly the most recognizable and famous fighting knife ever developed. Indigenous to the mountain Kingdom of Nepal, home of the Gurkhas who were "absorbed" into the British sphere of influence with the Treaty of Seguli in 1816. These ferocious fighters were infamous for their valor and for using the kukri, an amazing "Tool of Death". It is a forward leaning leaf shaped blade, which provides the user with leveraged striking power. The kukri became an everyday tool as much as it was a deadly weapon. Introduced long before the British arrived in the early 19th century, the Kukri became standard equipment for Gurkha Regiments serving in the British Army. Ironically the earliest Kukris are the largest, which seems improbable as improvements in nutrition and health care has resulted in mankind in general being much larger today than in 1800, yet with Kukris it is the exact reverse.
These examples were produced in India and Nepal under British Contracts for the War effort, and are very hard to find on the market today.
This example is in very good condition, and is maker marked and dated on the blade: M / 43 for 1943. This example has a 13 inch blade, and an overall length of 17 1/2 inches. The blade is in good condition, though it definitely did see service and has some small nicks and chips, as well as sharpening. The wooden grip is in good condition, with some heavy chips near the pommel and dents, with heavy scuffing. As with other MkII Kukris, this example has a full length and width blade tang, which significantly increased the durability of the kukri when compared to the small partial tang earlier versions had. The pommel plate is a bit loose.
The hard leather scabbard is in very good condition, with the leather almost completely intact, and the brass nose cap still in place. It is marked CA 819 1944, and fits the kukri well.
This example comes ready for display!
Specifications:-
Blade Length: 13"
Blade Style: Forward Curved Kukri
Overall length: 17 1/2“
Scabbard: 15 1/4”
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