Indian sword for ID

[VANDOO]

HERE ARE A COUPLE ALONG THE SAME LINES. THE SPLIT TIP ON ONE MAKES IT A ZULFIKAR FORM

[ariel]

Originally Posted by VANDOO

HERE ARE A COUPLE ALONG THE SAME LINES. THE SPLIT TIP ON ONE MAKES IT A ZULFIKAR FORM

Interestingly, both have Kaudi.... Nepal, Bengal?

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by VANDOO

HERE ARE A COUPLE ALONG THE SAME LINES. THE SPLIT TIP ON ONE MAKES IT A ZULFIKAR FORM

I have recently seen a strongly recurved (I mean strongly, like an S ) zulfikar similar to these examples, with a partially (intermittently) serrated blade and tulwar-like hilt. The split blades are more separated. So sorry not to have a picture to post at this time. It was amazing to hold and I have no doubt it would be a formidable weapon if needed, but still … very odd! The dealer wants a <<cough>> $$$$ price for it and I'm tempted based on my own fascination with the type. What do my friends here on the forum have to say regarding relative scarcity of the type? Ethnographic interest and significance? Anything that is a mystery is especially interesting to me.

I thank you in advance for your comments.

Best Regards,

Dave A.