Genuine WW2 M43 Kukri with Two Small Knives and Leather Covered Scabbard

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period M43 Kukri with the additional two small knives and a leather covered scabbard, along with original straps.

This M43 Kukri is a sophisticated, well-engineered example, that incorporates the bolster as part of the blade and has a wider pommel and scaled wooden grips incised with five grooves for a better grip.

The grip is made up of a two hard wood slabs held in place with two brass rivets or screws? The five groves cut into each of the grip slabs actually extend across the metal tang.

The wide pommel top is made from a piece of curved flat steel that seems to be secured in place by two rectangular topped nails.

The 13” blade shows some light age pitting and signs of sharpening and still retains a very sharp edge. It has the traditional kaudi notch and a shallow grove on both sides, near the straight top edge. There are no markings on the blade or other fittings, which is not uncommon on these WW2 period pieces.

On the back of the scabbard, there are two pockets that hold two small knives. One of these, the Chakmak, is for sharpening the Kukri and can be used with a flint to create a spark. The other, the Karda, is used as a penknife for skinning animals.

The leather covered wooden scabbard has a plain undecorated finish and shows a lot of dents and marks with some loss of leather. If the kukri is pushed into firmly, the tip just extends out of the bottom of the scabbard.

It still retains the wide leather strap and belt loops, at the top, that are held in place with some criss-cross leather laces. May I suggest these are not removed as they are very dry now and will just break apart. In fact, the whole strap assembly is very dry and in a DELICATE condition. It also still has the two straps and buckles attached, but one is remaining attached by a “thread” of leather and will have to be treated with the greatest care, otherwise it will detach. I am actually concerned it may not survive being packed for posting!

This Kukri has clearly seen service during WW2 and is a fine example of genuine used Kukri.

The blade measures approximately 13” (33cm) long and the knife is 17.75” (45cm) in total length.

With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 1.04Kg.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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