Nepalese Budhune Classic Kukri Knife Large 24cm Long 8mm Thick Blade Sharp! Decorative Scabbard with Brass Straps and Coins

ON AUCTION IS THIS LARGE NEPALESE KUKRI. THE 24CM LONG BLADE HAS SOME NICE ENGRAVED DETAIL. ALTHOUGH DECORATIVE THE BLADE IS SHARP AND ALSO FUNCTIONAL.
 
THE WOODEN SHEATH IS COVERED IN FAUX LEATHER AND DECORATED WITH BRASS STRAPS AND COINS OF NEPAL. THE HANDLE IS MADE OF ROSEWOOD.
 
ALL KUKRIS ARE HAND MADE IN NEPAL. IN NEPAL, THE KUKRI REPRESENTS HONOR, VALOR, AND PROTECTION. IT IS USED IN DAILY CHOPPING TASKS AND IN RITUALS, WEDDINGS (WORN BY THE GROOM).
 
KUKRIS HAVE VARIOUS SHAPES AND NAMES. OUR KUKRI IS CALLED A BUDHUNE KUKRI.
The word budhune literally translates to "squat" or "short," describing a wide, robust chest and an aggressive, re-curved belly. The forward-heavy blade design maximizes chopping momentum and force while keeping the overall length relatively compact - this profile was historically favored as a powerful utility and combat tool.  These Budhune Kukris originates from eastern Nepal and is traditionally associated with indigenous groups like the Rai and Limbu,
 
THE KUKRI BLADE FEATURES THE CHARACTERISTIC INWARDLY CURVED BELLY THAT DELIVERS MAXIMUM MOMENTUM FOR CHOPPING. THE BLADE SLOPES INWARD AT ROUGHLY A 20-DEGREE ANGLE, PLACING THE WEIGHT FORWARD AT THE "BELLY". THIS SHIFTS THE SWEET SPOT AHEAD OF THE KNUCKLES, ENABLING A KUKRI TO CHOP WITH THE MOMENTUM AND POWER OF A SMALL AXE.
 
The oldest surviving authentic khukris in Nepal date back to the 16th century (circa 1559, belonging to Drabya Shah) and are housed in the National Museum in Kathmandu. However the blade gained international fame during the Anglo-Nepalese War (1814-1818). Impressed by the fierce fighting prowess of the Nepalese hillmen using their kukris, the British East India Company began recruiting them. Gurkha regiments have carried the kukri into every major global conflict since, including World War I and World War II.
 
THE CHO IS THE DISTINCT NOTCH LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE BLADE NEAR THE HANDLE. PRACTICALLY, IT PREVENTS BLOOD OR PLANT SAP FROM RUNNING DOWN ONTO THE HANDLE, KEEPING THE GRIP DRY. CULTURALLY, IT IS REGARDED AS A SACRED SYMBOL RESEMBLING A COW'S HOOF (WORSHIPPED IN NEPAL).
 
Today, the kukri retains its place in rural Nepal, where it is still used for agricultural and domestic tasks. It has also become a popular item among collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
 
NOTE I HAVE SOME INTERESTING VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE DAGGERS AND KNIVES ON AUCTION THIS WEEK. I HAVE A LARGE NEPALESE KUKRI, A WOODEN SHEAVED INDIAN DAGGER, TWO INDO-PERSIAN JAMBIYA DAGGERS DISPLAYING AMAZING KOFGARI INLAY WORK, AND AN ANTIQUE TIBETAN BUDDHIST FIRE SWORD. ENJOY THE BIDDING!
 
SIZE: TOTAL LENGTH SHEATHED 37CM LONG
BLADE 24CM LONG 8MM THICK SPINE OF BLADE
 
CONDITION: BRASS FITTINGS ON SCABBARD HAS SOME MINOR DAMAGE. ENGRAVING ON BLADE STILL BEAUTIFULL. SOME SMUDGES ON RICASSO OF BLADE. BLADE IS SHARP. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS.
 
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