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One of the finest made Crescent moon marked Kukri knifes, the mark has several meanings and most often found on Officers pieces. The mark ahs been used from at least 1857 (Fisher Kukri) till 1939 (Lt. Mills Kukri).
"The heavy‐duty blade of the kukri is designed primarily for chopping. A distinguishing characteristic of a chopping knife is the curved edge." "According to one Gurkha sergeant, the shape of the kukri symbolizes the three Hindu gods of Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the caretaker of Heaven), and Shiva (the Destroyer of Evil) (p.31)."
The origins of the kukri has been a matter of discussion and several theories exist as to its exact origin. Where does it come from and what is its origins? The kukri is the national weapon of Nepal, the symbol of the Gurkhas/Gorkhas and a world famous knife growing in popularity with a rich history that has shaped the world to what it is today.
Odkryj historię i zastosowania kukri, wszechstronnego noża i broni z Nepalu i Indii, w tym jego konstrukcję, odmiany i znaczenie w życiu wojskowym i cywilnym.
apparently little piece of steel known as khukri or Kukri generally, becomes a real sinister weapon, with which a Gorkha attains incontestable rare feats of bravery while facing the enemy in many other tracts.
Kukri is a sharp knife that can be used for any activities that involve cutting and slicing. It can be used for domestic purpose in and around house, for jungle and beyond in vegetations and for any warfare actions. Besides cutting, kukri is also used for pounding things since it has thick spine and flat panel.
This document summarizes descriptions of the kukri (Gurkha knife) from various sources between 1793 and 2014. It begins with 3 early descriptions from 1793, 1811, and 1826. Colonel Kirkpatrick in 1793 described the kukri as being used by Nepalese for cutting branches and clearing roads.
