Wanted to share cool knife and find some info!

[koolaidsmile]

I wanted to see what everyone thought of this one! I think I may finally have stumbled on something very old and very cool! What do u guys think? The detail is amazing!! But I know nothing abou it pls help!! You guys are the best thank you!! :-)















Kathy (koolaidsmile) :-)

 

[Subterranean]

A beautiful example of a Gurkha Kukri battle knife.

The kukri (Nepali: खुकुरी, alternatively spelled khukri or khukuri) is a Nepalese knife with an inwardly curved edge, used as both a tool and as a weapon.
The kukri was, and in many cases still is, the basic and traditional utility knife of the Nepalese people. It is a symbolic weapon of the Nepalese Army, and of all Gurkha regiments throughout the world. It is a part of the regimental weaponry and heraldry of the Royal Gurkha Rifles, and is used in many traditional rituals among different ethnic groups of Nepal, including one where the groom wears one during the wedding ceremony. It is known to many people as simply the "Gurkha blade" or "Gurkha knife".
The pronunciation "kukri" is of Western origin, as the Nepalese people to whom this weapon belongs pronounce it with three syllables - "khukuri."

 

[kevin hoffman]

check ima website to get an idea of price

 

[TheRingFinder]

Hey Smile - It looks to be in such good shape, hard to believe it is old. Was it buried, in the water, on the ground?
Just wondering - Great find either way!!!!

 

[koolaidsmile]

Hey Smile - It looks to be in such good shape, hard to believe it is old. Was it buried, in the water, on the ground?
Just wondering - Great find either way!!!!

Oh no I do both metal detecting and I rent out storage lots to people and a really big collector just ended up abandoning all his stuff and never came back. I have tons of really cool stuff!

Kathy (koolaidsmile) :-)

 

[koolaidsmile]

check ima website to get an idea of price

Ima we site?

Kathy (koolaidsmile) :-)

 

[Broken knee]

I think he meant this site www.ima-usa.com/‎ hope it helps?
Broken Knee

 

[capt-zero]

If you check out Nepalese coins at this site Numista , you might at least be able to date the coins on the hilt.

 

[cw0909]

Oh no I do both metal detecting and I rent out storage lots to people and a really big collector just ended up abandoning all his stuff and never came back. I have tons of really cool stuff!

Kathy (koolaidsmile) :-)

hi kool, i think i put this link up b4 Collectible Firearms and Edged Weapons
maybe since you have so many, antique edged wepons,you could arrange
a auction with that co., or maybe some other auction co. but in the mean
time i would look into getting an appraisal for the collection ,and some insurance

 

[FeS2]

You can buy modern Pakistan or Indian made Kukris very cheaply right down to the buffalo hide covered scabbard and the little knives that go with it, and I've seen kukris advertised that are 100 years old, but none are anywhere near as nice as that.

None had engraving on the blade or coins on the scabbard or metal work on the grip. That is definitely premium and may have special historical interest and high value. For example, was it owned by a senior British officer of a Gurkha unit? Specially made for an award? In your place I'd be looking at the other things found with the blades for clues as to who owned it, such as medals, uniform etc. As to age, guess 1870s or newer, and the age of the coins won't necessarily prove the age of the weapon.

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

nice piece koolaid...but still a tourist item...how many of those knives do you have?

Kukri history:: Khukuri history:: Khukri history:: Origin of Gurkha knife/kukri rummage through this site...you will see what I mean by tourist items.

a true kukri is a weapon...only a weapon...not a shiny decoration to set on the mantel at home.

 

[koolaidsmile]

You can buy modern Pakistan or Indian made Kukris very cheaply right down to the buffalo hide covered scabbard and the little knives that go with it, and I've seen kukris advertised that are 100 years old, but none are anywhere near as nice as that.

None had engraving on the blade or coins on the scabbard or metal work on the grip. That is definitely premium and may have special historical interest and high value. For example, was it owned by a senior British officer of a Gurkha unit? Specially made for an award? In your place I'd be looking at the other things found with the blades for clues as to who owned it, such as medals, uniform etc. As to age, guess 1870s or newer, and the age of the coins won't necessarily prove the age of the weapon.

Well that makes me feel real optimistic thank you!

Kathy (koolaidsmile) :-)

 

[koolaidsmile]

nice piece koolaid...but still a tourist item...how many of those knives do you have?

Kukri history:: Khukuri history:: Khukri history:: Origin of Gurkha knife/kukri rummage through this site...you will see what I mean by tourist items.

a true kukri is a weapon...only a weapon...not a shiny decoration to set on the mantel at home.

So so pessimistic lol

Kathy (koolaidsmile) :-)

 

[XLTer]

Very cool knife . Congradulations .......