Weapon for ID

rumpel9 · 17th January 2021, 08:20 AM

Hello, folks.
I bought this item a few years ago, but I can't figure out what type of weapon it is and what region it belongs to.
At first, based on the shape and material of the handle, I assumed that it was an Afghan weapon. However, the shape of the blade and its point are more similar to Indian weapons. However, I have not seen similar blades.
Does anyone have any ideas about this subject?
I will add a little description: the total length is 79 cm, the length of the blade is 67 cm. The sheath is of recent manufacture.

Kubur · 17th January 2021, 02:43 PM

Hi

You have some hilts like that in Northern India.

https://www.mandarinmansion.com/inde...n-karud-dagger

British and French were in Northern India, I guess your scabbard and the lanyard are from one of them.

Your sword looks like a mix between khyber knife and Sosun Patta reused by a British or a French.

Battara · 17th January 2021, 04:25 PM

I agree with Kubur. It looks like a Khyber knife with an armour piercing tip.

rumpel9 · 20th January 2021, 08:59 AM

Kubur and Battara thank you for comments.
To sum up, we can say that:
1. the place of origin of this weapon is Northern India.
2. this weapon does not have its own name and is not a type of any particular weapon. Rather, it is a hybrid.

Will M · 20th January 2021, 02:59 PM

Is the blade made from flat stock or is it V shaped? Scabbard tip looks like the British 1860p bayonet in design. The old leather strap does not convince me this piece is old.

17th January 2021, 08:20 AM	#1
rumpel9 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 68	Weapon for ID Hello, folks. I bought this item a few years ago, but I can't figure out what type of weapon it is and what region it belongs to. At first, based on the shape and material of the handle, I assumed that it was an Afghan weapon. However, the shape of the blade and its point are more similar to Indian weapons. However, I have not seen similar blades. Does anyone have any ideas about this subject? I will add a little description: the total length is 79 cm, the length of the blade is 67 cm. The sheath is of recent manufacture. Attached Images

17th January 2021, 02:43 PM	#2
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Hi You have some hilts like that in Northern India. https://www.mandarinmansion.com/inde...n-karud-dagger British and French were in Northern India, I guess your scabbard and the lanyard are from one of them. Your sword looks like a mix between khyber knife and Sosun Patta reused by a British or a French.

17th January 2021, 04:25 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	I agree with Kubur. It looks like a Khyber knife with an armour piercing tip.

20th January 2021, 08:59 AM	#4
rumpel9 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 68	Kubur and Battara thank you for comments. To sum up, we can say that: 1. the place of origin of this weapon is Northern India. 2. this weapon does not have its own name and is not a type of any particular weapon. Rather, it is a hybrid.

20th January 2021, 02:59 PM	#5
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 391	Is the blade made from flat stock or is it V shaped? Scabbard tip looks like the British 1860p bayonet in design. The old leather strap does not convince me this piece is old.