My first Kukri

[lach470]

Just got back from the Ottawa military show and picked this up. Not really my area of collecting, but I've always wanted one and the chap I got this from (Nick Healey) is a very well respected edge weapons collector.

Looks like this one would have been manufactured early in the 20th century given the way the blade was made (many more flaws in the steel back then). Whether or not it saw any military service in WW1 is unknown to me. It is unmarked.
It is complete with the unsharpened chakmak and the karda. It also has the tinder pouch that actually contains old tinder wrapped in a hand made pouch (see pics). I thought that was pretty cool! If only this thing could talk.

I'm very happy with this one. I've always wanted one. If anyone can offer any other information on this particular example, please feel free.

Cheers everyone!

Rob

[lach470]

A few more pics.....

[Brian Wolfe]

Well done Rob.

How was the rest of the show?

Regards

Brian

[lach470]

Hi Brian! It wasn't too bad. There was the same repro stuff that shows up from the same dealers/sellers. Then there was some nice stuff from the honest dealers not trying to rip you off. There was a nice German Pioneer tunic that was legit (I didn't ask for price). There was also a nice pol. leader gorget for $1600 (about $300-$400 overpriced).

Lots of belt buckles but they too were a little pricey....though there were some common ones floating around offered at decent prices.

I missed seeing a few friends that usually show up. This, that and the other kept them from coming out.

In any case....I got this kukri from Nick Healy.....a well respected edge weapons and antique guns collector/dealer. I'm quite happy with it. Completely out of my collecting field - so wanted to make sure I got a legit piece.

Cheers Brian!

Rob

[Laurence Strong]

Hello Rob

Very nice addition

Larry

[peter monahan]

Hello Rob

A nice kukri to start a collection with. not a military blade, I don't think, but a good honest traditional piece, not part of the tourist trash one sees too much of these days. The tinder holder is an interesting addition, though I think from the construction that someone has added a new pouch to replace the ortiginal, based on the construction and what looks like modern thread to me. Still, a very fine blade with all the bits. Thank you for sharing it.

Peter

[ray11]

A few more pics.....

Hi,nice looking kukri looks to be and original piece . I have picked up a couple but both newer but nice. Man you could cut your head off with that. Best,Ray

[lach470]

Thank you very much guys. It has such a unique look to it. Very lethal looking.

Cheers!

Rob