Chillanum for comment

archer · 30th October 2010, 05:13 PM

As usual, i found another odd one a very small Chillanum or Khapwa perhaps.
This one is a scant 9 inches overall. The pommel was perhaps bent out to
acomodate a growing hand? While all steel it is comprised of three separate
pieces. The hilt is split, the blade inserted and then the guard was swedged on.
The larger one is all steel but in two pieces.
There are bits of baby blue paint or enamel no the blade and elsewhere amongst
the pits and rust. any information will be helpful. Thanks, Steve

30th October 2010, 05:13 PM	#1
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Chillanum for comment As usual, i found another odd one a very small Chillanum or Khapwa perhaps. This one is a scant 9 inches overall. The pommel was perhaps bent out to acomodate a growing hand? While all steel it is comprised of three separate pieces. The hilt is split, the blade inserted and then the guard was swedged on. The larger one is all steel but in two pieces. There are bits of baby blue paint or enamel no the blade and elsewhere amongst the pits and rust. any information will be helpful. Thanks, Steve Attached Images