Ornate Antique Kukri Gurkha 10 3/4” Fighting Knife + Scabbard (Nepal) BONE 🔥🔥

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Ornate Antique Kukri Gurkha 10 3/4” Fighting Knife + Scabbard (Nepal) BONE 🔥🔥. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
Up for sale is an Antique Kukri (Khukuri) Gurkha Fighting Knife and Custom Leather-wrapped Wood Scabbard, originating from 19th century Nepal. The blade is approximately 6 7/8” long with the entire knife measuring about 11” in length.
The piece showcases ornate handmade decorative patterns on the handle and scabbard, which are both plated with a lightweight golden-colored metal (likely brass). The handle is made of some kind of bone with the same kind of brass material on the hilt. The scabbard is hand-stitched leather-covered wood with carved plating of a sun, The Buddhist Lord Ganesha whom symbolizes wisdom and understanding, and other abstract designs. The scabbard is in great condition and also houses two small dagger type knives measuring approximately 2 1/2” long with the handles made of wood. See pictures attached. The blade is likely over 100 years old but the age is not known. It was acquired as part of an auction lot from an avid collector of historical memorabilia. For its age and design it is extraordinarily well balanced, and weighs in at approximately 11 1/2 ounces without the scabbard. I am not certain, but the knife and scabbard may have received upgrades over time. The two pieces of leather look different on the scabbard and the handle of the bone looks as though it may have been patched with the same brass material. Overall just a truly exquisite piece that I hate to part with.
There are many legends surrounding the kukri since its earliest recorded use in the 7th century—most notably that a traditional custom revolves around the blade in which it must draw blood, owing to its sole purpose as a fighting weapon, before being sheathed.
This particular piece is being sold for or best offer.
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