Here we have a A 1918 stamped Mk2 with a 33.5cm long blade, Mk2 with their full tang are very popular with collectors. The Mk2 was introduced in 1915, why no one is sure, and it was discontinued at some time in 1944, possibly late 1944. Please refer to photos to see condition of kukri and scabbard. Pictures shown are of the actual kukri you will receive.
An account by Captain Bagot Chester MC (later brevet Major) of the 3/3rd Gurkhas. They were potentially issued Mk2 Kukri (check the picture). I believe the account was potentially in the area of ‘Outpost Hill’ in Mesopotamia in WW1.
‘A few Turks were caught outside their wire. One was seen rolling down our side of the enemy’s parapet with a Gurkha hanging on to the leg of his trousers. In the firing line a few Turks were found and killed – 2 were manning a Lewis Gun and of these, one was killed by a slash in the face with a kukri and the other was made prisoner.
‘A number of Turks were met in the CTs (communication trenches) connecting the firing line… and some good kukri work took place there. In one CT 2 Turkish heads were seen cleanly separated from their bodies. From another CT a Turk was endeavouring to climb out on the top, he had practically reached the top with his head and trunk over the edge and his legs hanging down when a Gurkha coming round a bend in the trench saw him and reaching up with his kukri inflicted a severe wound on that portion of the Turk’s frame which presented the largest target, causing him to fall back into the trench and become a prisoner.’
This kukri will be sent to you via the UK. You must be 18 yrs and over to purchase any knife or sword.
