Burma “Bring Back” Kukri Knife Attributed to Lance Sergeant Denis Edwards of 4th Field Regiment Royal Artillery 1946

Here on offer is a Burma “Bring Back” Kukri knife attributed to Lance Sergeant Denis Edwards (Service no. 472604) of the 4th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, 1946.

I actually acquired the Kukri directly from his son, who provided a lot of details and items related to his “32 Years a Gunner” long service history, between 1942 (Home Guard) and 1974.

I have attached a photo of his Royal Artillery service plaque, that highlights the regiments he served with in the Royal artillery, between 1943 and 1974.
Please Note: THE PLAQUE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS SALE.

Denis Edwards is also the co-author of an excellent military reference book titled: BRITISH ARMY PROFICIENCY BADGES. (Photo of book cover attached)

Apparently, he acquired the Kukri whilst in Burma in 1946, whilst serving with the 4th Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

Now given the ornate grip and the tooled decoration on the scabbard of this Kukri, it looks to me to be a quality “souvenir” piece that were made at the time as souvenirs for serving soldiers.

The knife itself has the traditional Kukri curved polished blade that is in excellent condition, with just some very minor dark patches and greying to the finish. It has a short double fuller running just below the top spine and a Cho or notch at the base of the blade. This is believed to be a symbolic representation of a cow' foot, a sacred animal to all Hindus. The Cho serves to stop blood, sap or other fluids from running onto the handle and making it slippery. It serves as a traditional mark of authenticity also acts as a stop point for sharpening the blade.

The ferrell is solid brass and fits securely to the blade and grip.

The grip has been beautifully carved with some raised ridges and polished from a solid piece of dark horn, that has light sections on the ridges. It is held in place by two large flush brass rivets and it has also been decorated with a number of steel pins, on both sides.

The brass pommel depicts the head of a male lion.

The scabbard is in excellent condition and has the usual wood structure covered in black leather, which has been beautifully worked with ornate cross hatch patterns on the front. It is finished with a polished steel pointed cap fitted at the tip.

On the back are two pockets that hold a pair of small knives/tools. One of these, the Chakmak, is for sharpening the kukri and can be used with a flint to create a spark. The other, the Karda, is used as a penknife for skinning animals. Both of these tools are in excellent condition, with horn grips decorated with steel pins and topped with a brass pommel.

It retains the original looped leather belt strap that is stitched in place.

This Kukri is really in near mint condition and makes a great display piece with attributed history.

The large blade measures approximately 12” (30.5cm) long and the knife is 16.5” (42cm) in total length.

With the scabbard, it weighs 695g.

This knife clearly has a story to tell and the original owner is worth further researching.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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