Lot 749
Nepalese Khukri Gurkha Knife. Antique Nepalese Gurkha combat knife kukri / Khukuri. A good quality hand forged, single edge, very sharp steel blade of characteristic re-curved form and graceful profile, with a long shallow fuller, cut with two short fullers along the back-edge. Original black leather covered wooden scabbard with companion small knifes in leather casing. Casing is adorned with decorative metal netting and blue and coral bead work. Bone handles. Overall length with the scabbard: 42 cm (16½ in.), overall length without the scabbard: 40 cm (15¾ in.). Signs of usage: Old leather dried, slightly worn near the throat. Beautiful antique weapon in good condition.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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