Kharga, sacrificial kora,...or what?

Ian · 21st January 2018, 01:29 PM

I would say this is a recent interpretation of the Nepalese kora. The grind on the sharpened edge is very much like northern India swords (e.g. tulwar), with a pronounced "bite" to the start of the sharpened edge and an unsharpened section just in front of the D-guard. Traditional kora don't have this type of edge. Also, that little serrated piece adjacent to the guard is seen on jamdhar katari and is not a Nepalese feature.

Northern Indian or Pakistani in manufacture.

Ian

shayde78 · 21st January 2018, 05:38 PM

Certainly suspected a reproduction, but never saw anyone offering modern versions for sale. Thanks for the feedback.

Aside from this example, what about the one I linked to on display in the Ghurkha museum? What is the story about authentic pieces with similar styled hilts (albeit better rendered)? Are the temple swords, ceremonial, or what have you?

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21st January 2018, 01:29 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,362	I would say this is a recent interpretation of the Nepalese kora. The grind on the sharpened edge is very much like northern India swords (e.g. tulwar), with a pronounced "bite" to the start of the sharpened edge and an unsharpened section just in front of the D-guard. Traditional kora don't have this type of edge. Also, that little serrated piece adjacent to the guard is seen on jamdhar katari and is not a Nepalese feature. Northern Indian or Pakistani in manufacture. Ian

21st January 2018, 05:38 PM	#2
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	Certainly suspected a reproduction, but never saw anyone offering modern versions for sale. Thanks for the feedback. Aside from this example, what about the one I linked to on display in the Ghurkha museum? What is the story about authentic pieces with similar styled hilts (albeit better rendered)? Are the temple swords, ceremonial, or what have you?