Need Help To ID WWII Kukhri's & Machete

[cavetech]

I have three kukhri's that my Father brought back from WWII as well as two machete type knives. I put the pictures on a hastily created personal website. May I ask anyone knowledgeble in these knives to take a look and perhaps tell me about them?

If this is the wrong forum I apologise. I was not able to get on the bladeforums kukhri site to post.

[fitzo]

There' s a forum called Himalayan Imports on BladeForums.com. They know kukhuris.

[cavetech]

Hi Mike:

I am aware of their site and view it. I have gone through their registration procedure, recover password, you name it I've tried it and can't get on to post. I gave up and tried here where there is always a friendly answer.

[hammerdownnow]

Get some pics or scans together and try asking on This Old Knife we started that forum for those of us that like to try and track down info on old knives. Thanks for bringing your question to Knet. I had to start a whole new account to get in over at Bladeforums. You are not alone in your troubles.

[fitzo]

Sorry to hear you're having a hard time registering at BF, Steve. Do you cookiles enabled on your computer? May I ask which browser you use?

Here's an FAQ from Himalayan Imports, may provide some info: http://www.himalayan-imports.com/faq/

If you'd like, I could PM one of the HI moderators over at BF with a link to this thread, perhaps Daniel would help. Were you going to post a link with the fotos, or planning on sending it to someone who could help??

[cavetech]

I will certainly give This Old Knife a try.

Mike, I allow cookies and use IE 6. Should work fine. Computers are my field. But, it is possible that I missed something. Suggestions are always welcome!

[cavetech]

OOPS-

Mike I was going to post the link to my pictures. Do you know someone who can post it?

http://members.cox.net/nettech3

It was very frustrating dealing with bladeforums.

[fitzo]

Well, I exhausted my ability to help, then! Unlike you, computers are my albatross.
I'll drop Daniel Koster at BF a PM and ask him to view this thread. Perhaps he'll help.

[cavetech]

I can't make terrific knives like you do, Mike. I'll be glad to offer computer advice.

[fitzo]

Thanks for the kind words, Steve. It's been awhile since I've done much, but I've been a little more active lately. Hopefully it'll hold up and I can get some show-and-tell in the not too distant future!

Thanks, too, for the computer offer. I manage to keep these beasts running, but sometimes it's quite a challlenge. A computer jockey is a nice person to know!

[Daniel Koster]

The three khukuris appear to be early 20th century pieces, all traditional longleaf style. The one piece is not ivory, but bone.

They are "semi-antique". That is, they are still valuable, but not as precious antiques. That said, they look to be in pretty good condition anyway. It is alright to clean up the handles and the blades, and even to sharpen it, if you like. But you should not grind on the blade (unless you want to ruin any potential value).

[cavetech]

Hi DanieL

Thanks for the help.

What is "longleaf style"? That is a new term to me.

[Gyanendra]

Hi Steve ,
I am khukuri manufacture, and have been making khukuries form past 10 year. The khukuri you have is World War II khukuri. Here is khukuri description you want to know

WWII

The unique shape of this knife was originated in Nepal and later emulated by Indian Gurkha Army in Dehradoon during World War II. It was so exclusively used in the war that Nepal could not meet the ever increasing demand. Dehradoon took up the charge and produced it in a massive scale. Hence it became known as Dehradoone Khukuri also. The sight of this
formidable Khukuri in the hands of the Gurkha soldiers was enough to bring the enemy at their wit's ends. The blade of this Khukuri is made from reinforced steel mostly used in railway tracks and the scabbard is made of buffalo hind and the handle is made from buffalo horn. The size of this Khukuri measures 10.5" and handle measures 4.5" and weighs 1000 grams approximately.

If you need any more futher information this khukuri then please let me know

Thank you,
Gyanendra Gurung
www.khukuriknife.com
khukuriknife@gmail.com

[Tony Graves]

Hey Steve

IF you need additional info try the International Kukri Research and Historical Society.

http://www.ikrhs.com/phpBB2/

There is also a Kukri forum at Sword Forum International:

http://forums.swordforum.com/forumdi...hp?forumid=137


Tony