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I recently saw this sword, has it been re-hilted, is the hilt appropriate, is it an indian sword?
any comments are much appreciated |
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It looks like a Celtic or migration period Germanic sword reproduction.
Lew |
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So not a Khanda then!!
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I agree Lew, reproduction of early iron age 'antennae' type swords or the LaTene type.
Nothing to do with Khanda. We have been talking a lot on khandas lately though Sikh Soldier. I think the threads discussing them have developed some pretty good discussion on these. |
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I aggree, after watching a documentry on the rise and fall of the Celtic tribes I too agree with Lew and Jim, many such examples were shown last night on the ABC television here in Brisbane.
regards Gavin |
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Oh thank god it was described as a "South Indian broadsword Khanda with a rare ritual Vajra handle"
I was thinking of putting in an offer, Thanks Jim I will read up on that post, i obviously do not know nearly enough ![]() |
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