Chimera sword??

shayde78 · 17th August 2022, 03:37 AM

This thing intrigues me. The blade seems South Asian (khanda-like). The brass guard...I feel like I've seen something like it before, but I'm not sure where. North African context, maybe?
The blesbuck horn hilt could be Africa, but also used in India (Fakir's horns).
Only the most distal few inches are sharpened. The file work on the blade makes no sense, but might have some significance.
Overall, I'm stumped. It reminds me of some elements I've seen before, but nothing I can find to reference.

I'm sure someone here recognizes it (even if to inform me it is a fantasy ethnographic mash-up).

Thanks!

17th August 2022, 03:37 AM	#1
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	Chimera sword?? This thing intrigues me. The blade seems South Asian (khanda-like). The brass guard...I feel like I've seen something like it before, but I'm not sure where. North African context, maybe? The blesbuck horn hilt could be Africa, but also used in India (Fakir's horns). Only the most distal few inches are sharpened. The file work on the blade makes no sense, but might have some significance. Overall, I'm stumped. It reminds me of some elements I've seen before, but nothing I can find to reference. I'm sure someone here recognizes it (even if to inform me it is a fantasy ethnographic mash-up). Thanks! Attached Images