need help with an all-steel Chopper.

Cerjak · 14th July 2021, 07:20 PM

I would appreciate help from a forum member to identify what appears to be a weapon rather than a tool.
There is some paint residue on the pommel as well as traces of copper. In Stone's book I haven't really found a similar example, so I'm leaning towards an Indian origin.
Weight: 2254 g ; Overall length: 65.5 cm ; Blade length: 41.7cm

Cerjak · 14th July 2021, 07:23 PM

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Ian · 14th July 2021, 07:32 PM

Hi Cerjak,

Your item is (somewhat) reminiscent of a Moplah chopper from the Malabar coast of India.

Ian.

Cerjak · 14th July 2021, 07:44 PM

Hi Iain

I am well aware that dating this type of weapon is difficult.
but do you have any idea of the age?

David R · 14th July 2021, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cerjak

Hi Iain

I am well aware that dating this type of weapon is difficult.
but do you have any idea of the age?

Well it looks to be engraved or chiselled rather than etched, so I think it's earlier rather than later.

Ian · 15th July 2021, 03:37 AM

Hi Cerjak,

I have another small example with engraved designs that was discussed here. As far as age, I think your example is older than mine. I thought mine may have been second half of the 19th C, so I would say your chopper could be early 19th C, or even 18th C. As you note, the dating of such pieces is very difficult based on appearance, and any estimate of age must be very tentative.

Ian.

14th July 2021, 07:20 PM	#1
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,064	need help with an all-steel Chopper. I would appreciate help from a forum member to identify what appears to be a weapon rather than a tool. There is some paint residue on the pommel as well as traces of copper. In Stone's book I haven't really found a similar example, so I'm leaning towards an Indian origin. Weight: 2254 g ; Overall length: 65.5 cm ; Blade length: 41.7cm Attached Images

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Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,064	more pics more pics Attached Images

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Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,041	Hi Cerjak, Your item is (somewhat) reminiscent of a Moplah chopper from the Malabar coast of India. Ian.

14th July 2021, 07:44 PM	#4
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,064	Hi Iain I am well aware that dating this type of weapon is difficult. but do you have any idea of the age?

15th July 2021, 03:37 AM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,041	Hi Cerjak, I have another small example with engraved designs that was discussed here. As far as age, I think your example is older than mine. I thought mine may have been second half of the 19th C, so I would say your chopper could be early 19th C, or even 18th C. As you note, the dating of such pieces is very difficult based on appearance, and any estimate of age must be very tentative. Ian.