Help date a Kukri?

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  1. Tommy Bishop

    Tommy Bishop New Member

    I got this from my dad who got it from a friend, that's really all I know about it. Anybody have any knowledge of these and could help me place a date?
     

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  2. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    My guess is ca. 1980. Could be later but not more than a few years earlier.
     
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I agree with Springfield.

    Modern tourist item, very common.
     
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  4. Tommy Bishop

    Tommy Bishop New Member

    Cool, thanks guys!
     
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I'd have to agree....
    here are WW1 models....

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  6. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    I'd agree with previous posters, adding that the metal used in souvenir kukris is often quite low-quality; this leads to premature rusting, and can add an appearance of age; a 20-year-old souvenir kukri might well show more rust than an 80-year old example made of better steel.
     
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