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6th January 2012, 04:04 PM
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The fuller runs into the tip: thus, the blade was shortened. I also seem to see the downward sloping of the distal part of the blade. If so, and if we put these two together, I would guess it is a reshaped Sosun Patta of Indian form.
I have a similar one which is a carbon copy of the one in Leeds Royal Armoury. There it is defined as a 17th cen. Solingen blade specifically produced for export. Mine even has european markings. The "islamic" markings on the presented one might be a later addition. |
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6th January 2012, 06:19 PM
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The blade seems to have been shortened by 20 to 30 cm, or maybe a bit less.
When did you last see a Sosun Patta with a fuller, or a Kirach for that matter? I am not quite sure what I think of the blade, but it is, most certainly quite different form the blades we mostly see – and I have some difficulties to see where the European blade form comes in. |
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6th January 2012, 07:26 PM
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Your wish is my command:-)
Here are quick pic of my Sosun Patta. The pics of the one in Leeds are somewhere in my archives but they are horribly messed up. If any of the Forumites has a chance of visiting LRA, I would be most grateful for photographing it. |
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6th January 2012, 07:50 PM
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Not my area but from a craftsmans view there appears to be rather a gauche match of blade to handle?
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6th January 2012, 07:55 PM
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Which one do you refer to?
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6th January 2012, 07:57 PM
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Certainly not yours, rather nice.
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6th January 2012, 09:34 PM
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Thank you Ariel
.I like your pictures a lot I like your sword, but it is hardly to compare to the one in question, or what do you think? How long is your sword? Jens |
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6th January 2012, 09:57 PM
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A few more photos
Interesting information in your responses . Particularly the political issue Runjeet. I don't see where billeting was done but those areas may well be weaker allowing easier bends. I'll try straightening later with a weighted rubber hammer. Photos show both sides of the major bend sites. Urdu or Hindi?
Thank you all, Steve |
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