Khanda Questions

[Jens Nordlunde]

The blade seems to have been shortened by 20 to 30 cm, or maybe a bit less.

When did you last see a Sosun Patta with a fuller, or a Kirach for that matter?

I am not quite sure what I think of the blade, but it is, most certainly quite different form the blades we mostly see – and I have some difficulties to see where the European blade form comes in.

[ariel]

Your wish is my command:-)

Here are quick pic of my Sosun Patta.
The pics of the one in Leeds are somewhere in my archives but they are horribly messed up. If any of the Forumites has a chance of visiting LRA, I would be most grateful for photographing it.

[Tim Simmons]

Not my area but from a craftsmans view there appears to be rather a gauche match of blade to handle?

[ariel]

Which one do you refer to?

[Tim Simmons]

Certainly not yours, rather nice.

[Jens Nordlunde]

Thank you Ariel .
I like your pictures a lot
I like your sword, but it is hardly to compare to the one in question, or what do you think?
How long is your sword?
Jens

[ariel]

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Thank you Ariel .
I like your pictures a lot
I like your sword, but it is hardly to compare to the one in question, or what do you think?
How long is your sword?
Jens

Thanks.
The blade ( straight line) 29.5", narrowest part 2", widest 2 3/4"

Thus, the blade of Archer's one was shortened by ~ 6.5", and the widest part might have been lost. Still, would be interesting to know the width of the proximal and the distant parts of his blade.

Archer, am I wrong, or is it wootz?

[archer]

Interesting information in your responses . Particularly the political issue Runjeet. I don't see where billeting was done but those areas may well be weaker allowing easier bends. I'll try straightening later with a weighted rubber hammer. Photos show both sides of the major bend sites. Urdu or Hindi?
Thank you all, Steve