The John Powell Collection
John Powell or "JP", as he was known to his friends was an early collector of Khukuri and researcher of all things related to these blades and the Gurkha that wield them. His remarkable passion for these subjects led him to author articles on several forums and to write a rough draft for a comprehensive book titled "The Kukri" which was left unfinished and unpublished due to health issues. His many discussions with like-minded individuals directly led to the foundation of the "Kukri Research and Historical Society", which was the premier website for historical research on Khukuri and Gurkha for many years until its eventual demise as a website around 2014. He was a greatly treasured friend to Bill, Yangdu and Pala and a frequent guest in their homes and on the Himalayan Imports forum on Bladeforums.com. This page is but a tiny snippet of what was once the finest collection of Khukuri and Gurkha war memorabilia in the world.
John Powell and some of his Khukuris.
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36 - Kora with Scabbard
37 - Regimental 4th Gurkha Rifles
38 - Diamond handles
39 - Baby Kothimora
40 - circa 1815 Sisneyri
41 - Garuda handles
42 - Perfect handle
43 - Tin Chirra
44 - Hanshee detail
45 - Ancient
46 - Metal hilted
47 - Large old khukuri
48 - Large old khukuri close-up
49 - Miniature Khukuri
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52 - Ivory hilted Khukuri. A large knife from around 1870-1890 with a good hollow ground blade and matching ivory karda and chakmak. The engraving and detail is quite exceptional while the scabbard unfortunately is missing the important straps and 'buttons'.
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56 - I
56 - J
56 - K
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