A pair of basket hilted Firangis

Andy Davis · 3rd February 2006, 08:41 PM

You look for them and there are none...then two turn up at once. Ok I had to buy the two together and the one isnt that great but the first...ahhh I love it.
Have 5 now but this is the only one with a proper tail spike and its terribly long 49inch, tip to tail. But balance...great. Plus, armourers mark aswell.
The other, with the scabbard, a more modest build, in all respects and only comes in at 46inch. Nice but not great, though the blade has certainly been resharpend a lot, so the over the top cleaning may conceal its true age.
Opinions as always appreciated.
Cheers
Andy

3rd February 2006, 08:41 PM	#1
Andy Davis Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England, Northumberland Posts: 85	A pair of basket hilted Firangis You look for them and there are none...then two turn up at once. Ok I had to buy the two together and the one isnt that great but the first...ahhh I love it. Have 5 now but this is the only one with a proper tail spike and its terribly long 49inch, tip to tail. But balance...great. Plus, armourers mark aswell. The other, with the scabbard, a more modest build, in all respects and only comes in at 46inch. Nice but not great, though the blade has certainly been resharpend a lot, so the over the top cleaning may conceal its true age. Opinions as always appreciated. Cheers Andy Attached Images