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16th May 2012, 08:20 PM | #1 |
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New member, new (old) blade!
Hello all,
I've been a member here for a while, but this is my first post. I am mainly interested in Nepalese edged weapons but also anything interesting and pointy. I picked this up earlier this year at auction, and am a little stumped as to exactly what I have. I've had a hunt around, but cannot find a similar article. Hopefully one of the members here will be able to give me a clue? Thanks all, Chris |
17th May 2012, 04:06 PM | #2 |
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Hi Chris,
am far from a Indian or Nepalese blade expert but your large knife has a bit of a 'kukri wave' to it and also Indian swords can have this S-swing in the blade; so my guess would be Indian. Sadly its just a guess . . . . lets see for other members' opinions if my hunch is wright. Best, |
17th May 2012, 05:11 PM | #3 |
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Hi Indianajones
Many thanks indeed for your reply! Well you can see why I bought it, with my love of kukri, etc! It does share some characteristics, but it will be interesting to see if anybody can pinpoint its origin! Chris |
17th May 2012, 10:27 PM | #4 |
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Hi Chris,
I think Indy's on the right track, recurved Nepalese Bowie is my opinion. |
17th May 2012, 11:27 PM | #5 |
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Hi Gene,
Nice to have your input! In all the excitement I forgot to mention the blade length is almost 19 inches! Chris |
18th May 2012, 02:11 AM | #6 |
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A large old Nepalese hunting Bowie knife
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18th May 2012, 04:49 AM | #7 |
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I am pretty sure I have seen something similar perhaps in Egerton, but I cannot seem to locate my copy. The recurved blade resembles similar on khanjhar hilted short swords believed Deccani or northern Bengal/Nepal border regions. The hilt certainly resembles the profile of kukri's in degree.
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