Gurkha Antiques

28/12/2024

Super sale at Heritage Knives Nepal:

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16/11/2024

The Gurkhas
“Bravest of the brave, most generous of the generous, never had a country more faithful friends than you.”

Often forgotten in the discourse of the Gurkhas is the “Dukha” the suffering that has been endured. Overshadowed by military historians and regimental bravery the suffering, sadness and issues developed over +200 years of service. A biography over one’s life can not include just the highlights but also the falls.

With over 35 sites of commemoration in 4 continents it creates issues of its own. We served the British Empire but never part of it.

15/11/2024

The Gurkhas -
Valour in the presence of the enemy.

“If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha."

- Indian Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw (1914-2008)

13/11/2024

Various places our Gurkhas been commemorated over the 20th century.

09/10/2024

Happy Dashain
Enjoy the holidays ❤️🌟🍀

22/09/2024

Happy 75th Anniversary QGS 🥇🥂🎂🇬🇧🇳🇵

21/09/2024

Nr 18. stamped “K.B. Thakuri & Sons, Ghoom Darjeeling”
The most known maker in the Darjeeling area around WW2. Produced a large number of quality Kukri knives for private purchase and with the influx of Military staff over WW2 on “rest” leave it was not uncommon many of these ended later up in the UK, Commonwealth and the US.

18/09/2024

Steel and metalcraft,
The «Nepalese» incl. Gurkhas and other socio-ethnic groups along the Himalayas has for centuries been involved in the craft. From Arniko and his artisans from the Kathmandu Valley, in the 13th century, who served the court of Kublai Khan to more modern days artisans working for various monasteries and various handicraft companies the craft is under constant development and change. Influences from the neighbouring areas of various dynasties and empires in greater China and Indian sub continent has always played a role. In image four artifacts over a period less than 100 years apart show a high degree of differences and influences, yet all found on Kukri/Khukuri hills snd scabbards.
Art and in this case Himalayan art has a deep and wide spectrum that I love studying.

17/09/2024

Details 2.1
Earlier image became cropped off so here we go.
The «crescent moon».

17/09/2024

Details, part 2.
The Crescent moon stamps in various ways appears from time to time on old Kukri knives, both Nepalese and Indian made.
The moon plays a central role in Himalayan and Gurkha worldview, from the Calendar to agriculture, auspicious days to talismans.

16/09/2024

Details,
small things that make a difference,
it is the details which make excellence 😀,
a sign of perfection
which may create a state of bliss 🙏

From an agricultural tool to high end art,
the journey is a long process of «menat»
(Nepali/dedication, commitment & discipline).

14/09/2024

30 pieces added to our page from the collection of Gurkha Antiques, SirKukri and Berkley which we have over 20 years accumulated to research for our book.
The pieces offered here range from villager Kukri knives to high end Palace, top brass, military officers Kukri knives!

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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