Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - In very rusty condition ...but is this a Khanda??

katana · 5th April 2007, 05:55 PM

Hi Jens,
I do not think that there are seeds or any other 'organic' material inside the hilt (mine) Whatever 'they' are....they were placed within the hilt at the time of manufacture as it is 'sealed'. Had they been 'organic' I think they would have deteriated badly...considering the age of the sword.

I get the impression that the 'seeds' (in mine) are metallic and round because you can hear them 'rolling'. Also, if I am right and they are metallic... they are not a ferrous metal ....as a magnet placed on the hilt does not 'capture' them.

5th April 2007, 05:55 PM	#4
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Jens, I do not think that there are seeds or any other 'organic' material inside the hilt (mine) Whatever 'they' are....they were placed within the hilt at the time of manufacture as it is 'sealed'. Had they been 'organic' I think they would have deteriated badly...considering the age of the sword. I get the impression that the 'seeds' (in mine) are metallic and round because you can hear them 'rolling'. Also, if I am right and they are metallic... they are not a ferrous metal ....as a magnet placed on the hilt does not 'capture' them. Last edited by katana; 5th April 2007 at 06:07 PM.