![]() |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: England
Posts: 373
|
![]()
A friend of mine asked me if this was Nepalese, personally I don't think so, I haven't seen one in Nepal in the villages I have been in, nor is there an example in any of the museums, but open to suggestions.
The confusion may come from the name given Tabar/Tarabar by those that sold it, but speaking to a kami Tabar/Tarabar is another word used for Tulwar by some of the less educated Nepalese, and it certainly isn't a Tulwar, so opinions greatly appreciated, cheers Simon Last edited by sirupate; 6th August 2015 at 01:08 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,063
|
![]()
Philippine? It looks very like some of the stuff from there posted here.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: England
Posts: 373
|
![]()
Thanks for that David, the Philippines did cross my mind
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
Posts: 8,712
|
![]()
Sorry, I doubt the Philippine origin. When I remember correct I've seen not long ago a similar sword sold by ebay described as Nepalese sword.
![]() Regards, Detlef |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: What is still UK
Posts: 5,770
|
![]()
This type of big knife is Northern Indian/Nepal. I had a few and they are now distributed amongst members here.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: England
Posts: 373
|
![]()
Northern India maybe, but I very much doubt the Nepalese connection, I've had three Nepalese come back to me so far since I first posted here, including a kami, a former Captain (Nepalese) in the Gurkhas and a good friend, none of them recognise it so far, others to come back to me.
Why not the Philippines by the way? I have seen similar stuff out there |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 | |
Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Aussie Bush
Posts: 4,140
|
![]() Quote:
Ian |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: What is still UK
Posts: 5,770
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|