Gurkha Knife for opinions Please

**Rescue190** · 03-11-2022, 05:34 PM

I picked up a couple of Gurkha knives a few weeks back. The claim is that it was brought back from the PTO. No proof. Looks it is in very good condition. I need to find a suitable lace to put it back together. What was originally used for this purpose? I could not tell from other photos. The extra knife and I believe sharpening device is with it. How can I tell if the worm holes are still active. I cannot image they would be but would like to be sure.
All opinions are appreciated.
John

**Alex W** · 03-12-2022, 02:06 AM

I can't help with authenticity but I've wanted a military khukuri for ages. There seems to be a lot of fakes / modern replicas / tourist pieces and I've never had the knowledge to tell them apart.

Alex

**Anderson** · 03-12-2022, 02:27 AM

I agree Alex, same reason I haven't dabbled in them.

**Rescue190** · 03-12-2022, 04:13 AM

I had a couple of others look at it before buying and they thought was period correct. In hand it does have the look and feel of being WW2 era.
John

**MAP** · 03-12-2022, 04:20 AM

Regardless as to if it is military or not, it does appear to be of quality construction. Much nicer and higher quality of most that I see. Congrats!

**Chopperman** · 03-12-2022, 04:53 AM

John,
Take a look here-----
WW2 Kukri

**Rescue190** · 03-12-2022, 05:16 AM

Thank you Greg for link and Map for comments. I like it.

Greg, did you go over to the Eau Claire show today? Not much there. I picked up a nice German Police helmet but not much else.
John

**Chopperman** · 03-12-2022, 12:59 PM

John,
I did not make it over there.
Been working working six 12 hour days for the last month or so.
Hopefully I'll have the weekend of the St.Paul show off.

**Grimebox** · 03-12-2022, 08:31 PM

I would suggest that it is of the period but not military issue. With regards to the woodworm give the handles a tap, if dust comes out then it means the worms are still active