That Indian Jambiya, restored: For comments

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jens you are correct. That is what happens when I write things quickly and off the top of my head.

[Jens Nordlunde]

Gene,

In this case it is relatively easy. Visit museums, auction houses, and other places where you are likely to find the weapons you are interested in, Handle them if possible, but do remember their form and the decoration, At one point you will find weapons of which the provenience is without any doubt, pay special attention to these weapons and their decoration. Next time you see a weapon like that, compare it to the one you saw earlier, and see how many things they have in common. After some time you will be able to tell, but remember it takes time – I have collected for many years, and I am still learning.

Jens

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Gene,

In this case it is relatively easy. Visit museums, auction houses, and other places where you are likely to find the weapons you are interested in, Handle them if possible, but do remember their form and the decoration, At one point you will find weapons of which the provenience is without any doubt, pay special attention to these weapons and their decoration. Next time you see a weapon like that, compare it to the one you saw earlier, and see how many things they have in common. After some time you will be able to tell, but remember it takes time – I have collected for many years, and I am still learning.

Jens

Hi Jens,
Thanks for the help, I do understand what you are saying, but I meant specifically in this case. The decoration on the scabbard mounts on all of these seems to follow the same basic form. I dont understand how you could differentiate between them enough to allocate specific separate locations to their manufacture?
Hope that makes sense, thanks again.
Gene

[Jens Nordlunde]

Hi Gene,
Maybe this thread will explain, at least some of the mystery.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=Bhuj
Jens

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Hi Gene,
Maybe this thread will explain, at least some of the mystery.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=Bhuj
Jens

Ahh, thanks Jens
Nice Bhuj' by the way!

We need a Bhuj thread, I always wonderd if they were used like a saddle axe or on foot?

[Jens Nordlunde]

Your welcome - but I have thought, that it may be a good idea, if some of you made your own research, before going on the forum.
Jens

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Your welcome - but I have thought, that it may be a good idea, if some of you made your own research, before going on the forum.
Jens

LOL, behave, if you didn't enjoy showing-off your knowledge you wouldn't share it.
We all enjoy it! I know I do on the forums where I'm a more 'senior source'

Seriously though, thanks again.
Gene