South Indian Sword

katana · 12th April 2008, 08:11 PM

I followed this one too, very nice....not so certain that the 're-inforcing plates are that 'new' ..possibly 'over cleaned'...there seems to be scratches consistant with a 'clean' with coarse-ish grit paper.

The discs are described as 'bells' which contain steel balls ....anyone know the reason. My Khanda has several steel balls contained within the hilt which 'rattle' ....but I would not describe them as 'musical'.

Has anyone any idea about the design of the scabbard ?

Nice sword Bill

Regards David

12th April 2008, 08:11 PM	#4
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	I followed this one too, very nice....not so certain that the 're-inforcing plates are that 'new' ..possibly 'over cleaned'...there seems to be scratches consistant with a 'clean' with coarse-ish grit paper. The discs are described as 'bells' which contain steel balls ....anyone know the reason. My Khanda has several steel balls contained within the hilt which 'rattle' ....but I would not describe them as 'musical'. Has anyone any idea about the design of the scabbard ? Nice sword Bill Regards David