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Jens Nordlunde · 1st August 2016, 10:32 AM

Jim, Have a look at Elgood (2004), chapter 13, page 129, note 6 - go to page 295 and read note 6 :-).
The Ixora coccinea can now and then be seen on sword and dagger hilts.

I agree that many European, Persian and blades from other places were used in India, and it is mentioned in many old and newer books.
Many Indian weapon smiths were very skilled and made not only good, but very good blades, which the different museums and private collections show.

Back to Kubur's blade. It could be European, but you have not been able to convince me yet, so I will let the case rest till someone comes up with proof of from where the blade origins.

1st August 2016, 10:32 AM	#43
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,713	Jim, Have a look at Elgood (2004), chapter 13, page 129, note 6 - go to page 295 and read note 6 :-). The Ixora coccinea can now and then be seen on sword and dagger hilts. I agree that many European, Persian and blades from other places were used in India, and it is mentioned in many old and newer books. Many Indian weapon smiths were very skilled and made not only good, but very good blades, which the different museums and private collections show. Back to Kubur's blade. It could be European, but you have not been able to convince me yet, so I will let the case rest till someone comes up with proof of from where the blade origins.