Nice (wootz?) Khanda-Hilted Firangi for sale

laEspadaAncha · 1st October 2011, 08:46 PM

For sale is my lonnngggg khanda-hilted firangi, with an overall length of about 47.5" / 1.2m. Double-fullered blade is in minty condition and measures approx. 40" / 1m+ in length. Shows hints of wootz, which I guess would imply an Indian-made blade (in the pattern of an imported firing blade)? The old collector tag, which I've left on since I bought it, attributes it to 16th-17th century, though I think it's 17th-18th c. No markings on the blade or hilt. A nice example of the type...

$800 + shipping

laEspadaAncha · 2nd October 2011, 10:59 PM

FWIW, I'm selling this piece to pay for another piece I just bought out of the same collection. I already have it "traded" tomorrow for this much in auction credit, but would rather sell it so I can replenish what I just spent. Otherwise, come another few days, I'm going to have some 'splaining to do...

Anyway, below are a couple more pics...

I might consider selling it for slightly less, "slightly" being the operative word because of the aforementioned trade offer, so feel free to fire your best shot...

laEspadaAncha · 3rd October 2011, 08:35 PM

Sword traded / withdrawn...

1st October 2011, 08:46 PM	#1
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Nice (wootz?) Khanda-Hilted Firangi for sale For sale is my lonnngggg khanda-hilted firangi, with an overall length of about 47.5" / 1.2m. Double-fullered blade is in minty condition and measures approx. 40" / 1m+ in length. Shows hints of wootz, which I guess would imply an Indian-made blade (in the pattern of an imported firing blade)? The old collector tag, which I've left on since I bought it, attributes it to 16th-17th century, though I think it's 17th-18th c. No markings on the blade or hilt. A nice example of the type... $800 + shipping Attached Images

2nd October 2011, 10:59 PM	#2
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	FWIW, I'm selling this piece to pay for another piece I just bought out of the same collection. I already have it "traded" tomorrow for this much in auction credit, but would rather sell it so I can replenish what I just spent. Otherwise, come another few days, I'm going to have some 'splaining to do... Anyway, below are a couple more pics... I might consider selling it for slightly less, "slightly" being the operative word because of the aforementioned trade offer, so feel free to fire your best shot... Attached Images

3rd October 2011, 08:35 PM	#3
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Sword traded / withdrawn...