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Emanuel · 6th November 2006, 06:04 PM

Hello Barrett,

I don't think the two types of swords are alike, so "counterparts" would perhaps not be the best term. As I understand it, the kindjal is a Caucasian (Georgian) weapon, mostly a side-arm as it ranges from small to medium-sized. The larger qama and qaddara variants are Persian I believe, and may be found quite far in the Islamic world. Forum-members Rivkin and Ariel are very knowledgeable of these swords: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=kindjal

I have always thought that hangers were the ubiquitous hunting-swords hung up on walls of 19th century mansions/castles. May not be the most accurate definition though.

All the best,
Emanuel

6th November 2006, 06:04 PM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hello Barrett, I don't think the two types of swords are alike, so "counterparts" would perhaps not be the best term. As I understand it, the kindjal is a Caucasian (Georgian) weapon, mostly a side-arm as it ranges from small to medium-sized. The larger qama and qaddara variants are Persian I believe, and may be found quite far in the Islamic world. Forum-members Rivkin and Ariel are very knowledgeable of these swords: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=kindjal I have always thought that hangers were the ubiquitous hunting-swords hung up on walls of 19th century mansions/castles. May not be the most accurate definition though. All the best, Emanuel