who know more over such an khanda sword

fearn · 10th April 2011, 08:27 PM

Thanks Jens! Next time, I'll be happy to return the favor.

Best,

F

ariel · 10th April 2011, 10:35 PM

Somehow, my antennae are nervously twitching...
In addition to the "aradam/arapusta" point noted by Fearn, I am suspicious about the extension (rattan?) of the pommel and, especially, about the Dhu-l-faqar point as such. There is a subtle widening of the blade at the root of the upper prong, and the inner parts of the prongs seem uneven. The overall length of the blade seems kinda awkward, shorter than it was supposed to be. I have a feeling this sword was mucked around with, and that the Dhu-l-faqar feature might have been added.

ariel · 10th April 2011, 10:37 PM

Sorry, that was double posting. My mistake.

fearn · 11th April 2011, 01:14 AM

Hi Ariel,

Since the inscription appears to be upside down, do you think that the sword hilt was remounted in reverse?

F

ariel · 11th April 2011, 03:18 AM

With the blunt side as the working edge? :-)

Yet another point against the poor creature.... They seem to accumulate rather fast.

10th April 2011, 08:27 PM	#1
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Thanks Jens! Next time, I'll be happy to return the favor. Best, F

10th April 2011, 10:35 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Somehow, my antennae are nervously twitching... In addition to the "aradam/arapusta" point noted by Fearn, I am suspicious about the extension (rattan?) of the pommel and, especially, about the Dhu-l-faqar point as such. There is a subtle widening of the blade at the root of the upper prong, and the inner parts of the prongs seem uneven. The overall length of the blade seems kinda awkward, shorter than it was supposed to be. I have a feeling this sword was mucked around with, and that the Dhu-l-faqar feature might have been added.

10th April 2011, 10:37 PM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Sorry, that was double posting. My mistake.

11th April 2011, 01:14 AM	#4
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Hi Ariel, Since the inscription appears to be upside down, do you think that the sword hilt was remounted in reverse? F

11th April 2011, 03:18 AM	#5
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	With the blunt side as the working edge? :-) Yet another point against the poor creature.... They seem to accumulate rather fast.