Khanda-hilted swords

Timo Nieminen · 26th March 2014, 10:15 PM

The bottom one is a classic firangi. The blade on the top one is not like any blade I've seen on a firangi before. Also not like any other Indian blade I've seen.

The bottom one is about 1170g, centre of percussion (i.e, forward pivot point) is close to the tip, about 6" in. So not the theoretical ideal for a cut-and-thrust sword, but close enough so it works well as a cut-and-thrust sword. I have a (modern) Chinese longsword (i.e., hand and a half sword) of very similar balance (but very different hilt).

The top one has a quite heavy hilt. Enough to really feel it if twisting the sword around. About 1250g, balanced in closer than the other one, but the centre of percussion is close to halfway down the blade - this is balanced like a Chinese cavalry dao. Except it's much longer, and the point of balance (centre of mass/gravity) is much closer to the hilt. So it feels funny in the hand.

26th March 2014, 10:15 PM	#1
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	The bottom one is a classic firangi. The blade on the top one is not like any blade I've seen on a firangi before. Also not like any other Indian blade I've seen. The bottom one is about 1170g, centre of percussion (i.e, forward pivot point) is close to the tip, about 6" in. So not the theoretical ideal for a cut-and-thrust sword, but close enough so it works well as a cut-and-thrust sword. I have a (modern) Chinese longsword (i.e., hand and a half sword) of very similar balance (but very different hilt). The top one has a quite heavy hilt. Enough to really feel it if twisting the sword around. About 1250g, balanced in closer than the other one, but the centre of percussion is close to halfway down the blade - this is balanced like a Chinese cavalry dao. Except it's much longer, and the point of balance (centre of mass/gravity) is much closer to the hilt. So it feels funny in the hand. Last edited by Timo Nieminen; 27th March 2014 at 12:01 AM.