Odd Indian Khanjar for comments

A.alnakkas · 28th May 2013, 01:47 PM

Hai,

got this for a while, I bought it because I thought its odd but looked like an old enough marriage.

The blade is secure in the hilt, its forged, well made and I am thinking of cleaning and etching it, most likely laminated or something. The scabbard appear to have been painted with a golden colour but its all worn out, some still remains.

What do you think??

AJ1356 · 28th May 2013, 03:52 PM

Pretty interesting, nice find.

Gavin Nugent · 28th May 2013, 04:04 PM

Interesting indeed Lofty.

Apart from ease of fit in to the sheath, I find it unusual that the langets have been removed, typically on the many types or marriages to Tulwar hilts, these are left on. I am guessing it was done so the painted design remained untouched?

What are your thoughts on the piece?

Gavin

A.alnakkas · 28th May 2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by freebooter

Interesting indeed Lofty.

Apart from ease of fit in to the sheath, I find it unusual that the langets have been removed, typically on the many types or marriages to Tulwar hilts, these are left on. I am guessing it was done so the painted design remained untouched?

What are your thoughts on the piece?

Gavin

Hmmm, could be! At first I thought the langets are removed because the medial ridge gets thicker and higher as it gets to the tang. So removing it was probably the best option or the langets will bent thus causing needless damage to cloth..

BANTARU · 28th May 2013, 06:09 PM

nyc piece yo! looks like the hilt was removed from an Indian tulwar. is the hilt of the same size as on a tulwar?

kahnjar1 · 28th May 2013, 06:57 PM

Interesting piece Lofty. Something a bit different and I like it. Can't really say much about it but agree with Gavin that its a mating of an altered Tulwar hilt with a jambiya blade. Scabbard appears to show definite age.
Stu

archer · 28th May 2013, 08:33 PM

Lotfy, Your right a few books have shown examples of these marriages from Victorian times onward. Compact souvenirs, Their was an early catalog company Bannermans that sold all kinds of married items. Here's one from Tirris book Islamic Weapons. I really like it,but the knuckle guard seems to restrict usage to slashing only. Steve

28th May 2013, 01:47 PM	#1
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Odd Indian Khanjar for comments Hai, got this for a while, I bought it because I thought its odd but looked like an old enough marriage. The blade is secure in the hilt, its forged, well made and I am thinking of cleaning and etching it, most likely laminated or something. The scabbard appear to have been painted with a golden colour but its all worn out, some still remains. What do you think?? Attached Images

28th May 2013, 08:33 PM	#7
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Great find Lotfy, Your right a few books have shown examples of these marriages from Victorian times onward. Compact souvenirs, Their was an early catalog company Bannermans that sold all kinds of married items. Here's one from Tirris book Islamic Weapons. I really like it,but the knuckle guard seems to restrict usage to slashing only. Steve Attached Images

28th May 2013, 03:52 PM	#2
AJ1356 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nashville Posts: 314	Pretty interesting, nice find.

28th May 2013, 04:04 PM	#3
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Interesting indeed Lofty. Apart from ease of fit in to the sheath, I find it unusual that the langets have been removed, typically on the many types or marriages to Tulwar hilts, these are left on. I am guessing it was done so the painted design remained untouched? What are your thoughts on the piece? Gavin

28th May 2013, 06:09 PM	#5
BANTARU Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 39	nyc piece yo! looks like the hilt was removed from an Indian tulwar. is the hilt of the same size as on a tulwar?

28th May 2013, 06:57 PM	#6
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	Interesting piece Lofty. Something a bit different and I like it. Can't really say much about it but agree with Gavin that its a mating of an altered Tulwar hilt with a jambiya blade. Scabbard appears to show definite age. Stu