What did I just buy?

rand · 8th October 2007, 06:53 PM

Hello Radleigh,

This is an interesting and unuasual weapon. Have been unable to find a similar example to reference it by, but that is not too surprising with the number and variety of weapons from India, especially when you couple that with the notion that the higher end arms are published more often.

More information after you receive it will help. Is the tip sharpened? With the fullers running the length of the blade this suggests stiffening for a thrust. The scallops edges would benefit any cutting action, thrusting or slashing. The handle length looks good for a hand held close combat weapon.

Agree with Jims astute diagnosis of the symbology of the decoration.

Looking forward to seeing more feedback on this object, gotta love the Indiana Jones-like appeal it has.

rand

8th October 2007, 06:53 PM	#6
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Interesting Weapons Hello Radleigh, This is an interesting and unuasual weapon. Have been unable to find a similar example to reference it by, but that is not too surprising with the number and variety of weapons from India, especially when you couple that with the notion that the higher end arms are published more often. More information after you receive it will help. Is the tip sharpened? With the fullers running the length of the blade this suggests stiffening for a thrust. The scallops edges would benefit any cutting action, thrusting or slashing. The handle length looks good for a hand held close combat weapon. Agree with Jims astute diagnosis of the symbology of the decoration. Looking forward to seeing more feedback on this object, gotta love the Indiana Jones-like appeal it has. rand

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