Chillanum for comment

Atlantia · 5th November 2010, 08:07 PM

Hi Steve,

Another good find! You're doing well, these aren't common.
I'm suprised that there aren't any replies, so I'll come in

The construction of these is very much like Katars.
In fact the grip is reminiscent of a Katar grip-bar.
The one I've pictured has some striking similarites. Central ribbed blade with incised simple pattern at top, inserted into steel hilt. The blade on the Katar is wootz, not the finest though.
It makes me wonder if the occasional curved Katars have Chillanum blades?

5th November 2010, 08:07 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Steve, Another good find! You're doing well, these aren't common. I'm suprised that there aren't any replies, so I'll come in The construction of these is very much like Katars. In fact the grip is reminiscent of a Katar grip-bar. The one I've pictured has some striking similarites. Central ribbed blade with incised simple pattern at top, inserted into steel hilt. The blade on the Katar is wootz, not the finest though. It makes me wonder if the occasional curved Katars have Chillanum blades? Attached Images

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