Khanda For Comment

Atlantia · 8th November 2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lew

Hi All

Picked this up via a trade. Seems to be 18th century to me based on the quality of the blade and hilt that are all made from pattern welded steel. My question is when did they stop making these wonderful swords for war. All I can say is towards around 1835-50 you begin to notice more tulwar being worn but I rarely see khanda swords? So did the khanda fall out of style much like the the cut and thrust swords of Europe only to be replaced by a lighter faster sword?

Might wanna stop teasing and share a picture of that bad boy then Lew

Lew · 8th November 2010, 10:03 PM

Here you go.

Atlantia · 8th November 2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lew

Here you go.

Wish I hadn't asked now

Its beautiful mate! Is that the much emulated 'birds eye/raindrop' pattern?
Seriously, its jaw dropping! Whats the overall length?

Lew · 8th November 2010, 10:53 PM

Will need to measure it when I get home but my guess is the blade is 32-34 inches long. Yes it's a form of birds eye but more random then the modern stuff.

Jens Nordlunde · 9th November 2010, 04:33 PM

Lew,
It's a nice khanda you have bought - congratulation.
Nice pattern welded work all over, made by a craftsman. It's likely to be Deccan, and maybe it is 18th century, but it could also be older.
I would be interested to hear your comments when you have received it.
Jens

Jens Nordlunde · 9th November 2010, 04:45 PM

Sorry - I did not answer your question.
You are right, from mid 19th century the tulwar seems to have take over, as we see fewer of the other Indian sword types.
Jens

Lew · 9th November 2010, 05:01 PM

Jens

The sword is quite solid the blade is thinner than I imagined it would be at about an .125 inches thick. The edged is quite sharp even the tip has a cutting edge. The hilt is quite comfortable even my big hand fits with no pinching or binding. The sword is heavy but not unwielding. Grasping the back spike with my left hand helps stablize the sword when swinging it.

CharlesS · 9th November 2010, 05:25 PM

Very noice Lew!

8th November 2010, 10:03 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Here you go. Attached Images

8th November 2010, 10:53 PM	#4
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Will need to measure it when I get home but my guess is the blade is 32-34 inches long. Yes it's a form of birds eye but more random then the modern stuff.

9th November 2010, 04:33 PM	#5
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Lew, It's a nice khanda you have bought - congratulation. Nice pattern welded work all over, made by a craftsman. It's likely to be Deccan, and maybe it is 18th century, but it could also be older. I would be interested to hear your comments when you have received it. Jens

9th November 2010, 04:45 PM	#6
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Sorry - I did not answer your question. You are right, from mid 19th century the tulwar seems to have take over, as we see fewer of the other Indian sword types. Jens

9th November 2010, 05:01 PM	#7
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Jens The sword is quite solid the blade is thinner than I imagined it would be at about an .125 inches thick. The edged is quite sharp even the tip has a cutting edge. The hilt is quite comfortable even my big hand fits with no pinching or binding. The sword is heavy but not unwielding. Grasping the back spike with my left hand helps stablize the sword when swinging it.

9th November 2010, 05:25 PM	#8
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Very noice Lew!