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Lew · 23rd December 2012, 03:04 AM

Well I think it's a lovely well used kard. The stag hilt indicates northern India. Maybe 1920-40? The hilt exhibits wear and patina. Good find!

Lew

Btw here is one I picked up some years back that is of WW2 vintage more a pesh than a kard forged from a massive file and is exceedingly stout and sharp. Just feels good in the hand which probably why you bought yours

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23rd December 2012, 03:04 AM	#6
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Well I think it's a lovely well used kard. The stag hilt indicates northern India. Maybe 1920-40? The hilt exhibits wear and patina. Good find! Lew Btw here is one I picked up some years back that is of WW2 vintage more a pesh than a kard forged from a massive file and is exceedingly stout and sharp. Just feels good in the hand which probably why you bought yours . Attached Images Last edited by Lew; 23rd December 2012 at 03:18 AM.