This is an excellent World War I Nepalese Gurkha fighting kukri as carried by the Nepalese Army and Gurkhas within the British Army.
The 312mm blade has an 7mm thick, ridged spine narrowing gradually to the point and is 46mm wide at the belly. A short, double fuller runs below the spine and the blade is stamped with the date, 1917. The blade is in excellent condition and sharp.
The Cho at the base of the blade is believed to be a symbolic representation of a cows’ foot, a sacred animal to all Hindus. The Cho serves to stop blood, sap or other fluids from running onto the handle and making it slippery.
The hardwood grip is in good condition and is stamped with a Broad Arrow and the date 1917. The tang is peened through the oval pommel. The hilt has carved ridges and flares to a broad oval at the base allowing the user a very good grip.
The wooden, leather covered scabbard incorporates a military frog. The rear of the scabbard holds a Karda and Chakmak.
This is a very nice and good quality WW1 Nepalese Gurkha fighting Kukri from WW1.
