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20th November 2017, 08:24 PM | #1 | |
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20th November 2017, 09:09 PM | #2 |
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It certainly looks like a kirach.
The example I own is a very good thrusting weapon. |
20th November 2017, 09:35 PM | #3 |
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Yes it looks like a kirach to me as well.
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20th November 2017, 10:08 PM | #4 |
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It sure appears compellingly to be a kirach OK.
Not to begin any name game stuff, but I am wondering, could this, or any kirach (straight blade tulwar as I understand) be with 'firangi' blade. This blade looks remarkably like some 18th century hanger blades usually from Germany, with that same single groove along the back of blade. |
20th November 2017, 10:22 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the thumbs up on it being probably a kirach
As I said earlier all I was hoping for was a straight bladed Tulwar, looks as if I have something more exotic again As for condition this is exactly what I wanted, it will never be a beautiful item but it oozes history to me and for something that is around 200 years old I think it is in good condition. I will get all the active rid rust off it but I will leave it in it’s probable blackened state underneath as I am not into over cleaning my items. I will put some images up of the semi cleaned item, I have projects to write up @nd assignments to correct so a busy week Regards to all Ken |
21st November 2017, 09:50 PM | #6 |
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Jim,
As far as I see it, there are two narrow fullers - and not one. Does that change you mind about a possible European origin? To me the blade looks Indian. Jens |
21st November 2017, 11:33 PM | #7 |
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Jens,
You are right, I think I need new glasses. Agree, Indian blade. |
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