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Originally Posted by Akaalarms
Hi Charles,
I think it's earlier than you think. The hilt is 17thC or 18thC and suggests it is likely from Tanjore.
My opinion is that if the blade would be classed as a 'Kopis' blade, then it is a Sousson Patah. The alternative is a Kirach - and the blades are much straighter on those.
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Okay, now I'm a bit confused .
I have always taken this particular sword for a kirach .
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=kirach