Identifying Asian/Middle Eastern edged items

hmfk · 17th May 2005, 05:05 PM

I have come across a small collection of several edged weapons which I believe comprises several Philipine, Indonesian, Persian and other similar items. I am looking for a book or web site which will illustrate these types of swords/knives so that I can identify them.

Thanks for your help.

Jens Nordlunde · 17th May 2005, 05:09 PM

If you could show pictures of the weapons, it would be easier to direct you to books and websides.

Rich · 17th May 2005, 06:02 PM

It would be nice to see some pictures.

If any are Japanese, check out my website at:

http://www.geocities.com/alchemyst/nihonto.htm

Also I have an extensive list of other types
of sword related websites on the Swords of the
World links page. You might try perusing some
of those.

Rich S

17th May 2005, 05:05 PM	#1
hmfk Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1	Identifying Asian/Middle Eastern edged items I have come across a small collection of several edged weapons which I believe comprises several Philipine, Indonesian, Persian and other similar items. I am looking for a book or web site which will illustrate these types of swords/knives so that I can identify them. Thanks for your help.

17th May 2005, 05:09 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,713	If you could show pictures of the weapons, it would be easier to direct you to books and websides.

17th May 2005, 06:02 PM	#3
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	It would be nice to see some pictures. If any are Japanese, check out my website at: http://www.geocities.com/alchemyst/nihonto.htm Also I have an extensive list of other types of sword related websites on the Swords of the World links page. You might try perusing some of those. Rich S