Hey guys and traps, I have a bit of a thing here. I recently came across pic related. I was told it was some sort of Ottoman 18th century knife but I honestly have no clue. What am I looking at? IF need be I can be a bit more descriptive. More pics to come.
>>28258137
Looks like some kind of kukri, everybody and their brother makes one these days it seems.
>>28258137
Other side of it in the sheath. The sheath is a two piece wooden kind of clam shell design with brass holding it together (well probably some sort of adhesive and then the brass to protect the edges).
>>28258154
Yeah in retrospect that what I was kinda thinking but I wasn't sure. No clue the date or anything.
>>28258163
You can't see it in this pic but it has some sun things on the blade.
>>28258197
Anyway, if you guys have any idea on how to date this Kukri I'd love to hear it or is it likely just a junky tourist made knife?
>>28258217
G-Guys?
>>28258305
Honestly it just seems too small to be a normal sized Kukri. I have pretty normal sized hands but it feels a lot smaller than what I imagine a Kukri should be. Is it like a child's one?
>>28258333
I don't know shit, but I don't think Turks, or anyone else apart from Indians ever used kukris.
>>28258361
>indians
>using Kukris
They're Nepalese nigger, although they spread around quite a bit.
>>28258361
Gurkas?
>>28258137
Definitely not ottoman. Looks like a kuruki.
Indian made tourist knife.
I'm 100% on that. Those designs and all that brass, yup, India for sure.
>>28258549
I guess that would make the most sense.
>>28258576
Don't feel bad, I have one too. They are cool knives and decently made.
>>28258603
Would it be worth sharpening?
>>28258217
Looks traditionally made to me.
>>28258137
i had one of those, but i messed up the cord wrap on it
i'll probably just return it
