Recurved bladed with brass hilt.

[Bob A]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Bob,

I know nothing about Bichwas but I would be careful to think the blade is recent, I would like to see better pictures by daylight but I think that the blade could be old.

Regards,
Detlef

You're right, of course. It did have a newish sheen on the first set if pics, and I hear a lot about Indian modern fakes, so it set off my alarms.

Thanks,
Bob

[Will M]

Bob I agree there are many fake/repros around. This one has age to it and looks like a forged blade. The brass castings are detailed and well done unlike modern fakes. My guess is late 1800's to early 1900's, some things never go out of fashion!
I would like to see how they were worn, tucked into a sash or?
The blade is surprisingly sturdy in the brass guard, can see where the short tang has corroded. The ricasso line has worn from repeated cleanings.
I'm interested in the brass design it almost looks like snakes swallowing themselves but the one nearest the pommel appears as a helmet with eye perforations.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Bob A

You're right, of course. It did have a newish sheen on the first set if pics, and I hear a lot about Indian modern fakes, so it set off my alarms.

Hello Bob,

like said, it's not the area of my passion but by look to the blade, it's thickness, the ricosso and the polished areas from deeper pittings let me suppose to see an old and fairly well worked blade by this dagger.
But also asked for better pictures, difficult to see by the first provided pictures. And there for sure a lot of fakes and new items on the market.

Regards,
Detlef