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Ian · 21st January 2018, 08:28 PM

Hi Detlef,

I have a folding Lohar axe with red pigment on various parts of the piece and have also wondered about its significance. Perhaps this is a form of sacred blessing (puja). Maybe some of our Southern Asian members could explain more.

Ian.

21st January 2018, 08:28 PM	#20
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,028	Hi Detlef, I have a folding Lohar axe with red pigment on various parts of the piece and have also wondered about its significance. Perhaps this is a form of sacred blessing (puja). Maybe some of our Southern Asian members could explain more. Ian.