And now for something completely different

Sajen · 17th October 2010, 04:23 PM

I would guess that it is indeed Indian but I also never have seen something similar until now. But it is certain a betel cutter. My guess is the north of India, maybe Rajasthan.

Ron Anderson · 17th October 2010, 11:33 PM

Thanks Fernando and Sajen

Fernando, no that's not a signature. There's a fair bit of rust on that side and the brass inlay pattern has been broken up there,making it look perhaps like initials.

I'm sure India is correct, and I suspect it's pretty old.

It might even be described as "Indo-Persian". It may not show in the books because it's not strictly speaking a weapon.

It's a nice little oddity.

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17th October 2010, 04:23 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,280	I would guess that it is indeed Indian but I also never have seen something similar until now. But it is certain a betel cutter. My guess is the north of India, maybe Rajasthan.

17th October 2010, 11:33 PM	#2
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	Thanks Fernando and Sajen Fernando, no that's not a signature. There's a fair bit of rust on that side and the brass inlay pattern has been broken up there,making it look perhaps like initials. I'm sure India is correct, and I suspect it's pretty old. It might even be described as "Indo-Persian". It may not show in the books because it's not strictly speaking a weapon. It's a nice little oddity.