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katana · 16th May 2008, 11:42 AM

Hi Gav,
to be a 'true' Firangi ...the blade would be (generally) European. To help date / confirm could you give the dimensions etc of the blade plus any markings.

"Firangi Farang phirangi. Literally the Portuguese, or foreigner. A mahratta cut and thrust, straight-bladed sword. The blades were either imported from Europe by the Portuguese, or made in imitation of them....."
quoted from Stone's Glossary of Arms and Armour

Regards David

16th May 2008, 11:42 AM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Hi Gav, to be a 'true' Firangi ...the blade would be (generally) European. To help date / confirm could you give the dimensions etc of the blade plus any markings. "Firangi Farang phirangi. Literally the Portuguese, or foreigner. A mahratta cut and thrust, straight-bladed sword. The blades were either imported from Europe by the Portuguese, or made in imitation of them....." quoted from Stone's Glossary of Arms and Armour Regards David Last edited by katana; 16th May 2008 at 01:46 PM.