Collectors ?..... What a lovely old knife..

[Kismet]

Don't know about authenticity...but it just speaks to me from the images. It may have some worth to those of you who collect and cherish these lovely tools. This one MUST have stories to tell!

GENUINE ANTIQUE GURKHA KUKRI:19THC
Item # 2124772065

Collectibles:Militaria:1784-1860

An early 19th century Gurkha kukri, the blade is approx 12", carved bone grip with steel ferules and pommel cap, complete with it's original ;eather over wood scabbard, the blade has some light age marking, the grip has an old age split and small repair, the scabbard is damaged around the throat, overall length is approx 16".


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good fortune to you all.


Kis


We're all in this together, somehow

 

[Bill Martino]

She's been around awhile and done her share of work.

 

[raghorn]

It's quite a beauty, I particularly like the cho design.