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Old 23rd January 2015, 08:23 PM   #1
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Default Unusual Indian Sword with Re-Curving Blade

I final broke down and bought this. Artzi guesses South India, mid 19th century. Comments/speculations/insights welcome.
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Old 23rd January 2015, 11:47 PM   #2
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the kopesh is alive and well...
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Old 24th January 2015, 10:46 AM   #3
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Hilt looks like a puffy kora hilt.
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Old 28th January 2015, 07:37 AM   #4
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Now if it was a split-blade zulfigar I would really fall in love. I love those curves!

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