Strange cutting weapons of Mirkasims army with pix. ex.Nepal

fearn · 27th June 2005, 06:45 PM

Cool weapons.

Not being a lawyer, I'll stay out of that discussion

However, I think that the thin-bladed swords might be "firangi" blades, which i believe were European rapier blades (trade blades) fitted with Indian handles.

As for the patas, I thought the bigger ones got up to 4' long. 3' would look stubby if this is so, although I think it's a saner length. Then again, the losers had the short swords, so go figure.

Fearn

27th June 2005, 06:45 PM	#11
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Cool weapons. Not being a lawyer, I'll stay out of that discussion However, I think that the thin-bladed swords might be "firangi" blades, which i believe were European rapier blades (trade blades) fitted with Indian handles. As for the patas, I thought the bigger ones got up to 4' long. 3' would look stubby if this is so, although I think it's a saner length. Then again, the losers had the short swords, so go figure. Fearn