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ariel · 16th June 2014, 12:51 AM

Dear Colleagues,
This sword came to my humble abode quite some time ago and I still do not know where is it from.
Start simple: dimensions. Total length 21". Width at the handle 13/8". Then there is a "step": but the width does not change appreciably. Then it forms a 10" long yelman that is 1.5" wide, There are simple decorations formed of uninterrupted "gurda" ( eyelashes) elements. The blade has a hairpin design, and that is why I am mentioning Tibet as a potential source.The guard is brass, somewhat Chinese in appearance, but flattened.
The handle is wooden with a ribbon of some fishskin in the middle. The tang must go through the handle and is pinned at the top.

No scabbard.

Any ideas?

16th June 2014, 12:51 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Help with a sword: Tibet??? NOT TRUE: DAHOMEY!!! Dear Colleagues, This sword came to my humble abode quite some time ago and I still do not know where is it from. Start simple: dimensions. Total length 21". Width at the handle 13/8". Then there is a "step": but the width does not change appreciably. Then it forms a 10" long yelman that is 1.5" wide, There are simple decorations formed of uninterrupted "gurda" ( eyelashes) elements. The blade has a hairpin design, and that is why I am mentioning Tibet as a potential source.The guard is brass, somewhat Chinese in appearance, but flattened. The handle is wooden with a ribbon of some fishskin in the middle. The tang must go through the handle and is pinned at the top. No scabbard. Any ideas? Attached Images Last edited by ariel; 16th June 2014 at 04:03 AM.