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17th June 2007, 01:55 PM
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PISO PODANG ? Comments Appreciated
Hi,
I have just added this to my collection, a nice looking Piso Podang....I think....Looks genuinely old and used ....the fuller runs to the point, suggesting tip damage in its past. Not certain, whether the blade is European, Indian or local  I do not have the sword 'to hand', so for now, the sellers pictures will have to suffice. Comments greatly appreciated Last edited by katana; 18th June 2007 at 12:07 PM. |
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17th June 2007, 03:25 PM
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I don't believe that's a piso podang Katana; quillons on a piso are usually flattened at the ends .
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=piso+podang Not sure how this sword would be classified .  I'll bet Jens knows .  
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17th June 2007, 03:48 PM
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Hi David, I agree with Rick. Could be a pulwar?????
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17th June 2007, 04:01 PM
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Not a piso podang. Could be a pulwar or an older 17th or 18 century tulwar.
Lew Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 17th June 2007 at 05:50 PM. |
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17th June 2007, 05:25 PM
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Tulwar. No downward quillons
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17th June 2007, 05:54 PM
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Thankyou all for your input.
 I didn't think this was a Pulwar because, as Ward has already mentioned, the quillions were not 'upturned' towards the blade. Never considered this to be a Tulwar because of the lack of curveature of the blade. A Ferengi 'minus' the 'basket hilt' was a possibillity. But the overall impression was that this sword was a Piso Podang......now I am totally confused Lew, you suggested 17thC - 18th C , is that due to the hilt design ? Last edited by katana; 17th June 2007 at 08:38 PM. |
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