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ALEX 15th July 2008 11:16 AM
Carved Indian Dagger (Old or New?)
 
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I believe these daggers (reproductions) were made in mid/late-20th century. This particular one is of very good quality, forged and hand chiseled, and I believe shows artificial? damascus pattern.
Any other comments?

Atlantia 15th July 2008 12:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ALEX
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I believe these daggers (reproductions) were made in mid/late-20th century. This particular one is of very good quality, forged and hand chiseled, and I believe shows artificial? damascus pattern.
Any other comments?
I also watched this one with some interest, I agree it looks like a late (or new) item recently aged. I like the quality, the handle is pretty standard, but the blade is a nice carved piece. If I didn't see so many similar pieces I'd have had some doubts, but the bluntness of the edge would have convinced me anyway.

Wasn't there a saying in classical India: "Theres nothing as shameful as a blunt sword"

I guess the Moghul swordsmiths didn't realise their decendants would one day be shipping to 50+ countries and would have to ship blunt items that don't conflict with any import laws.


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