Pirates of Malabar Coast in 17th to 19th c swords

Norman McCormick · 14th February 2026, 04:47 PM

Hi Jim,
Is this the kind of thing you are looking for. Length 28 inches blade 23 1/2 inches width at widest 1 7/8 inches. The pommel is weighted and certainly helps the balance. There are traces of black paint/pitch on the guard. If I remember correctly an Indian member I.D. this as the nearest thing he's seen to a Mahratt naval weapon. I bought this many years ago and have never come across anything similar since.
Hope this is of some help.
My Regards,
Norman.

14th February 2026, 04:47 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,655	Hi Jim, Is this the kind of thing you are looking for. Length 28 inches blade 23 1/2 inches width at widest 1 7/8 inches. The pommel is weighted and certainly helps the balance. There are traces of black paint/pitch on the guard. If I remember correctly an Indian member I.D. this as the nearest thing he's seen to a Mahratt naval weapon. I bought this many years ago and have never come across anything similar since. Hope this is of some help. My Regards, Norman. Attached Images