Tulwar or Khanda

Andrew · 20th April 2005, 01:54 PM

I usually think of swords with these straight, flaring blades as khanda, Andy.

tom hyle · 20th April 2005, 02:08 PM

Seems like a fairly typical khanda blade in tulwar dress; was such a typical sword in any time/place/tribe?

Ian · 20th April 2005, 02:11 PM

I agree with Andrew and Tom, this appears to be a tulwar-hilted khanda. The trident-like symbol may be Sikh in origin, while the khanda itself is a religious symbol for the Sikhs. The manner of the blade sharpening, with quite a prominent "bite" into the blade where it starts at the forte, and perhaps the rather squared-off ends to the quillions might also suggest a Sikh (Punjab) origin -- but that could be reading too much. Jim McD. can give you a better idea about the origin of this one.

Rick · 20th April 2005, 02:37 PM

Hi Andy , could you possibly take a sharp picture of the circular stamp near the langet ?
I would appreciate it very much !

Andy Stevens · 20th April 2005, 06:50 PM

Hello Rick
Here is a picture of the round stamp. I dont think the clarity will help much. Is this a makers stamp? I intend to post a couple of other Indian bits soon, I will try to get better photos.

Rick · 20th April 2005, 07:02 PM

Hi Andy , any similarity to this stamp ?
I would guess it is a partial MFR's stamp .

spiral · 20th April 2005, 07:35 PM

In Nepal they are called, Khanda,Kharga & Khadga.

Spiral

ariel · 20th April 2005, 08:15 PM

I seem to be out of line here, but to me it is a Patissa rather than Khanda.
Khandas traditionally have metal reinforcements on foth edges , covering about 2/3 and 1/3 of the edge respectively. And, of course the usually have what rawson called Indian Basket handle.
Patissa, on the other hand, is just a staright double edge sword widening towards the tip. Seems to fit.
Objections?

20th April 2005, 06:50 PM	#5
Andy Stevens Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 155	Hello Rick Here is a picture of the round stamp. I dont think the clarity will help much. Is this a makers stamp? I intend to post a couple of other Indian bits soon, I will try to get better photos. Attached Images

20th April 2005, 07:02 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	Hi Andy , any similarity to this stamp ? I would guess it is a partial MFR's stamp . Attached Images

20th April 2005, 01:54 PM	#1
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I usually think of swords with these straight, flaring blades as khanda, Andy.

20th April 2005, 02:08 PM	#2
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Seems like a fairly typical khanda blade in tulwar dress; was such a typical sword in any time/place/tribe?

20th April 2005, 02:11 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,472	I agree with Andrew and Tom, this appears to be a tulwar-hilted khanda. The trident-like symbol may be Sikh in origin, while the khanda itself is a religious symbol for the Sikhs. The manner of the blade sharpening, with quite a prominent "bite" into the blade where it starts at the forte, and perhaps the rather squared-off ends to the quillions might also suggest a Sikh (Punjab) origin -- but that could be reading too much. Jim McD. can give you a better idea about the origin of this one.

20th April 2005, 02:37 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	Hi Andy , could you possibly take a sharp picture of the circular stamp near the langet ? I would appreciate it very much !

20th April 2005, 07:35 PM	#7
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	In Nepal they are called, Khanda,Kharga & Khadga. Spiral

20th April 2005, 08:15 PM	#8
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I seem to be out of line here, but to me it is a Patissa rather than Khanda. Khandas traditionally have metal reinforcements on foth edges , covering about 2/3 and 1/3 of the edge respectively. And, of course the usually have what rawson called Indian Basket handle. Patissa, on the other hand, is just a staright double edge sword widening towards the tip. Seems to fit. Objections?