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CharlesS
20th March 2013, 07:35 PM
This is a good reference example of a zafar takieh("cushion of victory"), sometimes called a "princely sword" or "crutch sword". Comparatively speaking this one is quite plain with a brass or bronze hilt. The hilts can be much fancier, and the blades conceivably could be of varying qualities of more desirable wootz. I am wondering if this example might be south Indian, but not sure.

It is built like a real fighter, even if meant as a ceremonial piece, and has a salawar yataghan or "Khyber knife" style blade that has been intricately pattern welded. It measures 38in. overall, with a 28in. blade.

The scabbard is newly made to match it.

Jim McDougall
20th March 2013, 07:51 PM
Excellent example! and thank you for the additional detail.

weapons 27
21st March 2013, 12:37 PM
nice sword charles

Jim McDougall
21st March 2013, 02:59 PM
Interesting with a Khyber blade!

mahratt
21st March 2013, 03:50 PM
Interesting with a Khyber blade!


http://oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=1272

Jim McDougall
21st March 2013, 05:46 PM
Cool!! :)