A Rare Zafar Takieh

CharlesS · 20th March 2013, 08:35 PM

This is a good reference example of a zafar takieh("cushion of victory"), sometimes called a "princely sword" or "crutch sword". Comparatively speaking this one is quite plain with a brass or bronze hilt. The hilts can be much fancier, and the blades conceivably could be of varying qualities of more desirable wootz. I am wondering if this example might be south Indian, but not sure.

It is built like a real fighter, even if meant as a ceremonial piece, and has a salawar yataghan or "Khyber knife" style blade that has been intricately pattern welded. It measures 38in. overall, with a 28in. blade.

The scabbard is newly made to match it.

20th March 2013, 08:35 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	A Rare Zafar Takieh This is a good reference example of a *zafar takieh("cushion of victory"), sometimes called a "princely sword" or "crutch sword". Comparatively speaking this one is quite plain with a brass or bronze hilt. The hilts can be much fancier, and the blades conceivably could be of varying qualities of more desirable wootz. I am wondering if this example might be south Indian, but not sure. It is built like a real fighter, even if meant as a ceremonial piece, and has a salawar yataghan or "Khyber knife" style blade that has been intricately pattern welded. It measures 38in. overall, with a 28in. blade. The scabbard is newly made to match it. Attached Images Last edited by CharlesS; 21st March 2013 at 06:25 PM.*