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Knife, Scabbard, D15.13

Physical Description

Kukri. Heavy, curved, single-edged on concave side. Thick ribbed, thinner at edge. Semi-sharp. Blade widening towards point then narrows to tip. Notched at hilt end on concave side, small projection in centre. Fluted fuller. Straight, unguarded hilt. High relief decorated silver handle. Raised ring in centre. Widened pommel. Black leather scabbard, three sheaths on side, two empty, one contains a small leather sheath in poor condition; empty, bullet-shaped.

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 470 x 85 x 44mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Knife): 465 x 55 x 34mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 390 x 80 x 44mm

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