In very rusty condition ...but is this a Khanda??

katana · 30th March 2007, 06:26 PM

Just two final questions to wrap this thread up...

The pommel finial, the 'lotus bud' is slightly loose and rattles slightly. Would it be OK to solder it into position? Aradite??

Secondly, there appears to be loose material inside the 'disc pommel' which rattles. I assumed that it was loose rusted metal from inside the hilt that had flaked off. But placing a magnet on the hilt does not 'hold' these pieces still. So I do not think it is ferrous metal. So ....would this 'rattle' be an original feature and if so.......why???

Thankyou all for help with this thread

Regards David

30th March 2007, 06:26 PM	#27
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Just two final questions to wrap this thread up... The pommel finial, the 'lotus bud' is slightly loose and rattles slightly. Would it be OK to solder it into position? Aradite?? Secondly, there appears to be loose material inside the 'disc pommel' which rattles. I assumed that it was loose rusted metal from inside the hilt that had flaked off. But placing a magnet on the hilt does not 'hold' these pieces still. So I do not think it is ferrous metal. So ....would this 'rattle' be an original feature and if so.......why??? Thankyou all for help with this thread Regards David