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I have a couple of recently purchased beladah belabangs to share with the group, and both are quite different in size and style. The smaller one is 24in. overall, with a heavy thick 18in. blade. The fittings are lovely as is the patina throughout. It's quite a simple example, but I love it...perfect for a little guy like me!
The other is older, I believe, and more of a "monster" at 32in. overall, with a thick and heavy 27in. blade of somewhat rarer form. Enjoy! Comments are welcome. |
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One word: envy!
![]() I don't know anything about this type of swords, but I believe yours are exceptional. At least the bigger one has an absolutely fantastic blade! Thank you for sharing! ![]() |
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Two fine examples Charles. I particularly like the silver fittings on the smaller one and its scabbard. Is that a "magic square" at forte on that one?
Ian. |
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How do you continually come up with such great stuff; are the streets of Greenville paved with fantastic swords ?
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Absolutely. Nothing at all to do with intellect, years of study, an innate aesthetic and plain old hard work on Charles' part
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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i love mine.
68.5 cm. (27in.) blade, 88 cm. (34.6in.) overall. |
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Hello Charles,
I'm fairly sure the small one is older - I don't think it's younger than middle of the 19th century... Did you tried a gentle etch? I'd be very surprised if it doesn't show laminations! Please let me know if you ever get bored with it! ![]() Regards, Kai |
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There are numerous thoughts about the inspiration for these swords, personally I lean to the 18th century Ottoman Pala. Below is one of mine, I lean towards the first half of the 19th century...its small but an absolute brute in the hand. Gavin |
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