Khukuri with inlaid hilt
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Overall length

42.1 cm

Blade length

33 cm

Blade thickness

Base 10 mm

Middle 8.5 mm

5 cm from tip 5.5 mm

 

Blade width

Narrowest at base 30 mm

Widest at belly 52 mm

Weight without scabbard

494 grams

Point of balance

13 cm from hilt

Materials

Iron, steel, wood, bone, plant fiber thread

Culture

Nepalese

Dating

Late 19th / early 20th century

Provenance

From a European private collection

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Description

A well-made piece with a large blade. Of good quality, tightly forged steel that is shaped to considerable precision. Straight grooves, facets, and bevels. Blade with the classic layout; Two grooves running along the base of the blade up to the shoulder. The spine is ridged. The main portion of a blade is slightly hollow ground. Edge contours still intact, no signs of excessive sharpening or damage polished out.

The hilt consists of an iron bolster and a carved dark hardwood grip. Grip with the traditional raised band for grip and a deeply carved decorative band with stylized floral motifs. The grip is inlaid on both sides with two sets of three star-shaped ornaments in bone.

Comes with its original scabbard, covered entirely in black leather. Scabbard in very good condition, retaining its back pockets and the cakmak, a flint striker and sharpening steel. Bands and buttons that would go around the top part are lost.

 

Condition

Blade in very good condition for age, edge intact. Hilt, some chips off the rim of the pommel. Scabbard, a split on the top side. See photos.

Khukuri with inlaid hilt
Khukuri with inlaid hilt
Khukuri with inlaid hilt
Khukuri with inlaid hilt
Khukuri with inlaid hilt
Khukuri with inlaid hilt
Khukuri with inlaid hilt
Khukuri with inlaid hilt
Khukuri with inlaid hilt
Khukuri with inlaid hilt
Khukuri with inlaid hilt

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