Knife, Kukri (Gurkha knife) and scabbard
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A kukri (Gurkha knife) with steel blade, wooden hilt and characteristically notched ricasso. The kukri has a wooden scabbard that is covered in leather; the top, outer face is decorated with a section of embroidered leather with a paisley design. A kukri (or khukuri) is a type of machete originating from the Indian subcontinent. They are traditionally associated with the Nepalese and Indian Gurkhas.
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Title
Knife, Kukri (Gurkha knife) and scabbard
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Maker
Unknown maker
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Date made
1870-1920
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Subject
Weapons
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Additional information
inorganic, processed material, metal, alloy, steel organic, processed material, leather, Complete: l 450 mm x w 78 mm x d 25 mm Kukri: l 440 mm x w 50 mm x d 25 Blade: l 320 mm Scabbard: l 320 mm x w 78 mm x d 25 mm
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170-172 Palmerston Street, Riverton, Southland
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