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Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 22nd November 2017, 12:15 PM

I am somewhat inspired to create a likeness post comparing the scabbard of the Kastane with that of the Piha Kaetta in the formation of the birds head parrot design at the tip.
see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/newrep...ote=1&p=224117

This would also point to the same workshop which we know is true ...Kandyan Royal Workshops ... with the added assumption of the same timescale ...Thus the two weapons being made in tandem in this environment...

Same workshops, same time, same design.

To remind readers ~ Piha-Kaetta

A Ceylonese knife. Usually a broad single-edged steel blade with double fullers along the back edge to the forte, partly covered on each side with partly pierced silver-inlaid brass panels. The blade is often cast and chased with dense foliate motifs. The grip is usually carved ivory or wood mounted in silver and has a silver pommel-cap, with scrolling foliage worked into the cap.
These elaborately decorated knives were usually the product of the "Pattal-hatara" or "four workshops" with the blades being supplied by the local smiths. This was a mainly hereditary corporation of the best craftsman who worked exclusively for the King of Kandy. Originally there was only one "pattala", but this was subsequently divided into sections, which included a "Rankadu pattala" or "golden sword workshop". As well as being worn by courtiers, these knives were given by the king to nobles and high-ranking officials.

22nd November 2017, 12:15 PM	#35
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	I am somewhat inspired to create a likeness post comparing the scabbard of the Kastane with that of the Piha Kaetta in the formation of the birds head parrot design at the tip. see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/newrep...ote=1&p=224117 This would also point to the same workshop which we know is true ...Kandyan Royal Workshops ... with the added assumption of the same timescale ...Thus the two weapons being made in tandem in this environment... Same workshops, same time, same design. To remind readers ~ Piha-Kaetta A Ceylonese knife. Usually a broad single-edged steel blade with double fullers along the back edge to the forte, partly covered on each side with partly pierced silver-inlaid brass panels. The blade is often cast and chased with dense foliate motifs. The grip is usually carved ivory or wood mounted in silver and has a silver pommel-cap, with scrolling foliage worked into the cap. These elaborately decorated knives were usually the product of the "Pattal-hatara" or "four workshops" with the blades being supplied by the local smiths. This was a mainly hereditary corporation of the best craftsman who worked exclusively for the King of Kandy. Originally there was only one "pattala", but this was subsequently divided into sections, which included a "Rankadu pattala" or "golden sword workshop". As well as being worn by courtiers, these knives were given by the king to nobles and high-ranking officials. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 22nd November 2017 at 01:09 PM.