Bukharan (?) saber: another "pseudoshashka:-)

Gavin Nugent · 3rd August 2016, 01:31 AM

Ariel,

I've passed this sword by a couple of times now, passed for the very reason that I think it has been monkey'd with, being either, in the day, or for later bazaar trade (My thoughts are with the later for the hilt change). You may also recall a similar one seen here in Australia 12-18 months ago...which I thought was "more" correct ... It also had similar characteristics that distracted me.

Personally, I do think Mahratt is on point with his assessment.
I personally feel that this sword is, and always was, from the Afghan/Scind regions. See the blade type in this post;
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...43&postcount=8

Function; is valid as a weapon. Form; not of Bukhara, much further to the south east IMHO.

Gavin

3rd August 2016, 01:31 AM	#7
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Ariel, I've passed this sword by a couple of times now, passed for the very reason that I think it has been monkey'd with, being either, in the day, or for later bazaar trade (My thoughts are with the later for the hilt change). You may also recall a similar one seen here in Australia 12-18 months ago...which I thought was "more" correct ... It also had similar characteristics that distracted me. Personally, I do think Mahratt is on point with his assessment. I personally feel that this sword is, and always was, from the Afghan/Scind regions. See the blade type in this post; http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...43&postcount=8 Function; is valid as a weapon. Form; not of Bukhara, much further to the south east IMHO. Gavin