Large Nepalese Knife, Known As A Kukuri, Military-style—nepal, Late 19th Century To First Half Of The 20th Century

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Large Nepalese Knife, Known As A Kukuri, Military-style—nepal, Late 19th Century To First Half Of The 20th Century

Large Nepalese knife known as a kukuri ((kukri, khukri))—military-style—Nepal, late 19th century to first half of the 20th century

Military-style kukuri issued to Gurkha troops.

Wooden handle.

Wide, single-edged blade.

Wood and leather sheath with a steel ferrule.

The rear pocket, which held the two small knives (now missing) and the fire-starting kit, is heavily frayed.

Length: 43 cm
Length without sheath: 40 cm
Blade length: 29 cm
Weight: 524 g
Weight without sheath: 390 g

220 €

CONTACT

Galerie Mathieu - Châteauneuf-sur-Charente, France

Period: 20th century

Style: Asian art

Condition: Condition of use

Reference (ID): 1793310

Availability: In stock