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Nepalese Gurkha Kukri Knife with Set of Eight Small Knives
Antique and rare Nepalese Gurkha Kukri knife with small pouches in the scabbard for a set of eight small knives used as tools. The Kukri knife was and still is used as a tool of all work, a sort of Swiss Army knife; at the home on the hills and on active service it was used for cutting wood, hunting and skinning, cooking, opening tin cans, clearing undergrowth and any other chores.
The pommel is beautifully decorated with silver work. The leather scabbard is with a leather strap and decorated with a flower. Slightly damaged due to age.
Late 19th century to mid 20th century.
Length: 44 cm / 17.3 inches
Nepalese Kukri Knife With Bone Handle
Nepalese Kukri also pronounced khukri or khukuri knife with a white bone handle, possibly Yak bone, maybe ivory, with a decorative scabbard with turquoise beads and two small sharpening knives. This Nepalese Gurkha Kukri knife is in very good condition with decorations on the blade and the scabbard is decorated with coral and turquoise beads and wire on hammered copper over leather. The knives are offered in very good original condition with normal wear due to its age. The leather scabbard has dried with age and can be restored with special oils to return some moisture and flexability. Only one or two turquoise beads are missing and can be easily replaced. Judging by its age and style this Nepalese kuri knife is probably from the mid 20th century and having it in this condition with its two matching small sharpening knives is a rare find for those collecting antique edged weapons.
Length: 45 cm (17.71 inches) with scabbard, 43 cm (16.92 inches) without scabbard.