In very rusty condition ...but is this a Khanda??

katana · 27th March 2007, 01:05 AM

Hi Rsword,
unfortunately the spine is uppermost....the pictures are not too clear. The more highly polished area along the edge of the spine was caused by the fact that it was slightly 'raised' from the surface of the blade. A sort of very, very shallow fuller ran parallel with the spine, not deep enough to sand smooth independently but 'high' enough to 'catch' the abrasive paper causing more metal loss from the spine area, giving it a 'cleaner look'.

Regards David

katana · 30th March 2007, 06:26 PM

Just two final questions to wrap this thread up...

The pommel finial, the 'lotus bud' is slightly loose and rattles slightly. Would it be OK to solder it into position? Aradite??

Secondly, there appears to be loose material inside the 'disc pommel' which rattles. I assumed that it was loose rusted metal from inside the hilt that had flaked off. But placing a magnet on the hilt does not 'hold' these pieces still. So I do not think it is ferrous metal. So ....would this 'rattle' be an original feature and if so.......why???

Thankyou all for help with this thread

Regards David

galvano · 3rd April 2007, 07:28 PM

My pulwar makes also noise.
I believe that is voluntary.
galvano

katana · 3rd April 2007, 07:57 PM

Thanks Galvano

,
your Pulwar has a very nice hilt

Do you think the rattle had some symbolic or religious reason?

Regards David

ward · 3rd April 2007, 10:34 PM

nice chiseled hilt good example

galvano · 4th April 2007, 05:38 PM

To remember the presence of a god ?
galvano

katana · 4th April 2007, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galvano

To remember the presence of a god ?
galvano

I have no idea

I wondered whether the swords were 'rattled' before a battle....several hundred warriors shaking their swords to make a noise could be possible...similar to the idea of 'banging' your weapon against a shield as you march into battle....to instil 'fear' into your enemies. Or perhaps to ward off 'evil' spirits....or attract a good omen, luck or 'protective' Gods.

3rd April 2007, 07:28 PM	#3
galvano Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 178	noise My pulwar makes also noise. I believe that is voluntary. galvano Attached Images

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galvano Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 178	katana To remember the presence of a god ? galvano

27th March 2007, 01:05 AM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Rsword, unfortunately the spine is uppermost....the pictures are not too clear. The more highly polished area along the edge of the spine was caused by the fact that it was slightly 'raised' from the surface of the blade. A sort of very, very shallow fuller ran parallel with the spine, not deep enough to sand smooth independently but 'high' enough to 'catch' the abrasive paper causing more metal loss from the spine area, giving it a 'cleaner look'. Regards David

30th March 2007, 06:26 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Just two final questions to wrap this thread up... The pommel finial, the 'lotus bud' is slightly loose and rattles slightly. Would it be OK to solder it into position? Aradite?? Secondly, there appears to be loose material inside the 'disc pommel' which rattles. I assumed that it was loose rusted metal from inside the hilt that had flaked off. But placing a magnet on the hilt does not 'hold' these pieces still. So I do not think it is ferrous metal. So ....would this 'rattle' be an original feature and if so.......why??? Thankyou all for help with this thread Regards David

3rd April 2007, 07:57 PM	#4
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Thanks Galvano , your Pulwar has a very nice hilt Do you think the rattle had some symbolic or religious reason? Regards David

3rd April 2007, 10:34 PM	#5
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	nice chiseled hilt good example