Easyerb Sword - (Tibet?)

[Rick]

I guess, but why shorten the scabbard if only the blade tip broke.

[kronckew]

Originally Posted by Rick

I guess, but why shorten the scabbard if only the blade tip broke.

Maybe whatever broke the blade also broke the scabbard it was in? Bullet? Grape shot? Stepped on by over by a elephant? A blue whale?

If the missing bit was significantly longer, the owner may have wanted to lessen the weight, as well as the embarrassment of drawing a short sword from a long scabbard.


But, in the end,

[JBG163]

Its removed but at least you saw it

[kronckew]

The grip on mine is the original style. Please note that discussion to items on active actions is prohibited and the mods may delete it.

It does confirm my earlier supposition that the sword is Tibetan, (and not shortened) somewhere nearby, Sikkim, eastern Nepal maybe, look very much like a Ban sword for its shape, wonder if it's from Lhadak..? The style is like a Lepcha ban, same shape, same size, just different, maybe for some ceremonial practice, festivals, etc…or maybe just a nobleman's status piece that remains a useful weapon justincase.