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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2012, 10:46 PM
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Posted By Stan S.
Thanks a lot Timo! Now I have to reach out to my...

Thanks a lot Timo! Now I have to reach out to my Udaipur friend to see if he can shed some light on this mystery
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,280
Posted By Stan S.
Great, we are making some progress! Thank you!...

Great, we are making some progress! Thank you! This certainly explains the presence of Bikaner markings on the blade. Do you remember which museum in Rajasthan you saw them in? Knowing this may aid...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,094
Posted By Stan S.
I love the fullers on that blade!

I love the fullers on that blade!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,435
Posted By Stan S.
Thumbs up An intereting site for the lovers of Indian military history and culture

While browsing the web researching Indian khandas, I stumbled up this very interesting site with heraldic symbols and history of many Indian states and provinces. Interestingly enough, it appears...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,438
Posted By Stan S.
David, With a few rare exceptions, all brass...

David,

With a few rare exceptions, all brass hilts are early 20th century or later. if you ever look at any of the traditionally shaped brass hilts (the one with disk pommel), you will notice that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,185
Posted By Stan S.
Thumbs up This is not a fake. Making fakes of such a basic...

This is not a fake. Making fakes of such a basic tulwar does not pay as the materials used will cost more than thhe sword itself. This is a type of a munition grade tulwar from teh turn of teh...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,919
Posted By Stan S.
Its not a copy. Just styled after an afghan...

Its not a copy. Just styled after an afghan military short sword that was popular from the 19th and into the mid 20th century.I think that's what Ariel meant. Of course this styling is in the hilt...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,919
Posted By Stan S.
Lovely example! Very impressive! I find the...

Lovely example! Very impressive! I find the bottom fitting on the scabbard to be very peculiar. Could it be a reworked fitting from a European sword scabbard?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,438
Posted By Stan S.
Thats a real nice hilt. I have some good news and...

Thats a real nice hilt. I have some good news and some bad news for you. The bad news is that despite it's appearance, the hilt is not old. The good news is that these hilts are being made mostly for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,693
Posted By Stan S.
Dimensions for clarity: OAL: 17.5" Blade:...

Dimensions for clarity:

OAL: 17.5"
Blade: 11"
Blade width: 2" (widest point)

The hilt is long and carved out of a single piece of wood as can be seen in the pictures. It is attached to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,406
Posted By Stan S.
This is exactly the same argument I used my my...

This is exactly the same argument I used my my wife. When she said that it will be way too much stuff to put on display, I told her that it is neccessery so that the rack does not stick out like a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 224,663
Posted By Stan S.
Maybe there is no connection after all... But...

Maybe there is no connection after all... But consider this:

1. Older jamdhar katari were often cast in one piece just like a northern version of a katar

2. "Newer" versions, lets say from the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 224,663
Posted By Stan S.
So is the similarity between hilts purely...

So is the similarity between hilts purely coincidental?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 224,663
Posted By Stan S.
Also, while we are at it, I would be very...

Also, while we are at it, I would be very gratefull if someone could help me desypher the writing on the blade. It may be pictures of some kind. They are present on both sides and are also faintly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 224,663
Posted By Stan S.
Some more

Some more
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 224,663
Posted By Stan S.
Question Jamdhar katari - a theory

This theory of mine if true, may be common knowledge, and if so, please forgive me as I am not aware of it. It is also entirely possible that I am dead wrong but I think this is an interesting...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,280
Posted By Stan S.
My giant can opener

This "thing" had been in my collection for a while. I know it's Indian because of the Bikaner markings on the spearhead and being that I bought it from an old estate of Indo Persian weapons along...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,406
Posted By Stan S.
I got the rack! Actually, I bought two but don't...

I got the rack! Actually, I bought two but don't think that I will be able to fit them both on the same wall (or rather I just dont like the look). So the idea now is to have one rack as a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,693
Posted By Stan S.
Few more

Few more
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,693
Posted By Stan S.
Time to bring this theread to the top again....

Time to bring this theread to the top again. Actually, I would have done it sooner but a few weeks ago, while cleaning this blade, it slipped and left me with a nasty bone-deep cut on the side of my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,925
Posted By Stan S.
I only hope that one day I can be as...

I only hope that one day I can be as knowledgeable as you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2012, 02:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,925
Posted By Stan S.
How can you tell?

How can you tell?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,925
Posted By Stan S.
Nice piece. Judging from the condition of...

Nice piece. Judging from the condition of coftgari I would suspect this katar being later than 18th century.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,752
Posted By Stan S.
Hmmm... Interesting stuff. You may be on to...

Hmmm... Interesting stuff. You may be on to something...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,752
Posted By Stan S.
Hmmmm... India? We need some pictures of this...

Hmmmm... India? We need some pictures of this "line"...
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