So I ran into this lovely example of a Khukuri years ago and never gave it much thought. Never interested in selling it or anything just liked the history behind it.
Anyhow talking shop a while ago about guns, knives etc. I brought up that I have an ATD 1943 Khukuri with original sheath and it was all this guy could do to keep his money in his wallet. He collects old blades and has a much wider knowledge than me on them. My paranoia keeping me in check, I assumed he was trying to get over on me went he went from $20 to $200 sight unseen. And he was serious.
I told him it was not for sale but got me to thinking I should at least know a bit more about it and current market value just to know even though it won't be sold. I am not part of any blade forums so this is my first place to ask. If there are any afficionados out there that know a bit more history and current value it would be much appreciated. Keep in mind I am not going to sell it so an honest fair market value and not garage sale pitch would be appreciated. If it is worth $10 or $1k, it will not be sold.
Just some random Googling has let me to some cool historical information of this being an example of a Army Traders Dehradun 1943 issued to troops during WW2. Cool thing is that it appears to have its original 1943 dated sheath. Does not seem to be molested in any way.
Anyhow thanks for any info fellas.
Anyhow talking shop a while ago about guns, knives etc. I brought up that I have an ATD 1943 Khukuri with original sheath and it was all this guy could do to keep his money in his wallet. He collects old blades and has a much wider knowledge than me on them. My paranoia keeping me in check, I assumed he was trying to get over on me went he went from $20 to $200 sight unseen. And he was serious.
I told him it was not for sale but got me to thinking I should at least know a bit more about it and current market value just to know even though it won't be sold. I am not part of any blade forums so this is my first place to ask. If there are any afficionados out there that know a bit more history and current value it would be much appreciated. Keep in mind I am not going to sell it so an honest fair market value and not garage sale pitch would be appreciated. If it is worth $10 or $1k, it will not be sold.
Just some random Googling has let me to some cool historical information of this being an example of a Army Traders Dehradun 1943 issued to troops during WW2. Cool thing is that it appears to have its original 1943 dated sheath. Does not seem to be molested in any way.
Anyhow thanks for any info fellas.