Small Chopper Identification

[Runjeet Singh]

Hi Atlantia,

Thanks for your reply. Yes, the one you show in the image seems to be a relative! I notice in attempting to identify the one you have pictured 'Vandoo' suggests Indo-China.

I'm sure there is a piece of the jigsaw missing, and it will all click into place. I would be more inclined to say the one you picture is Indian, but the one I have just doesn't 'feel' Indian. If that makes sense!

Kind Regards,
Runjeet

[Atlantia]

Hi Runjeet,

Is the blade flat on the other side?
If so it's 'sort of' similar to the 'chopper' version of the Wedung from Bali (area).
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=wedung
But I've only seen ones with the familiar flamboyant blades.

[Runjeet Singh]

Yeah I can see the resemblance. The problem is a lot of Indo-Persian / SE Asian weapons share similarities, it makes our job very difficult!

The blade is identical on both sides.

Thanks again for your help. BTW Gav's photos in that link are stunning!

Runjeet

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Runjeet Singh

Yeah I can see the resemblance. The problem is a lot of Indo-Persian / SE Asian weapons share similarities, it makes our job very difficult!

The blade is identical on both sides.

Thanks again for your help. BTW Gav's photos in that link are stunning!

Runjeet

Ah, it was me seeing things that weren't there. I assume that all Wedung forms have the same chisel ground blade, so I'd rule that out.
Sorry to not be more help.

Best
Gene

[Runjeet Singh]

Thanks for all your help Gene,

Runjeet