Item Description
Original Item: One Only. The Gurkha Kukri (Nepali: खुकुरी khukuri) 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 provided the user with leveraged striking power. The kukri was 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.
This is a fantastic Indian or Nepalese executioner's sword, featuring a very large engraved and brass inlaid Kukri style blade. This is mounted into an Indian "Tulwar" style iron hilt, usually used on much longer swords. It is of all steel construction, measuring 23 inches in overall length, with its 17 inch long blade entirely decorated with embossed ritual carvings of figures and flora. There is a large brass carved inlay on right hand blade surface, with a smaller round on on the left. These are ceremonially used today to behead goats and other livestock, but in the past, 170 years ago to when this was made (1850s), they were used on traitors as well.
Condition is very good, with a lovely matured patina, and no major rust or construction issues. The blade is still tight in the hilt, and there is no major damage to the edge of the blade.
Truly impressive, and would make a great addition to any Indian Subcontinent collection.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 17"
Blade Style: Forward Curved Kukri
Crossguard: 3 1/4"
Overall length: 21 1/2“
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