This style of khukuri comes from Bhojpure in Eastern Nepal. The town of
Bhojpure is one of the major manufacturing areas for khukuris.
Here are three good examples. This term "Bhojpuri" is almost a catchall
phrase like sirupate/sirupati for a long, slender knife. The most
obvious characteristic is the deep belly and forward sweep of the blade.
These blades are quite well made and and top example is a Nepali
military issue from the late 1800s. The other military piece on the
bottom is from the 20's.
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