Tulwar or Khanda

Ian · 20th April 2005, 02:11 PM

I agree with Andrew and Tom, this appears to be a tulwar-hilted khanda. The trident-like symbol may be Sikh in origin, while the khanda itself is a religious symbol for the Sikhs. The manner of the blade sharpening, with quite a prominent "bite" into the blade where it starts at the forte, and perhaps the rather squared-off ends to the quillions might also suggest a Sikh (Punjab) origin -- but that could be reading too much. Jim McD. can give you a better idea about the origin of this one.

Rick · 20th April 2005, 02:37 PM

Hi Andy , could you possibly take a sharp picture of the circular stamp near the langet ?
I would appreciate it very much !

Andy Stevens · 20th April 2005, 06:50 PM

Hello Rick
Here is a picture of the round stamp. I dont think the clarity will help much. Is this a makers stamp? I intend to post a couple of other Indian bits soon, I will try to get better photos.

Rick · 20th April 2005, 07:02 PM

Hi Andy , any similarity to this stamp ?
I would guess it is a partial MFR's stamp .

spiral · 20th April 2005, 07:35 PM

In Nepal they are called, Khanda,Kharga & Khadga.

Spiral

ariel · 20th April 2005, 08:15 PM

I seem to be out of line here, but to me it is a Patissa rather than Khanda.
Khandas traditionally have metal reinforcements on foth edges , covering about 2/3 and 1/3 of the edge respectively. And, of course the usually have what rawson called Indian Basket handle.
Patissa, on the other hand, is just a staright double edge sword widening towards the tip. Seems to fit.
Objections?

tom hyle · 21st April 2005, 12:49 AM

I think this sword is single edged, except at the tip? Also, It seems to me that the reinforcing strips are commonly rivetted or soldered on, and could be viewed (I was viewing them so) as part of the dress, though they could certainly also be viewed as part of the blade.....

20th April 2005, 06:50 PM	#3
Andy Stevens Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 155	Hello Rick Here is a picture of the round stamp. I dont think the clarity will help much. Is this a makers stamp? I intend to post a couple of other Indian bits soon, I will try to get better photos. Attached Images

20th April 2005, 07:02 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,414	Hi Andy , any similarity to this stamp ? I would guess it is a partial MFR's stamp . Attached Images

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20th April 2005, 02:11 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,678	I agree with Andrew and Tom, this appears to be a tulwar-hilted khanda. The trident-like symbol may be Sikh in origin, while the khanda itself is a religious symbol for the Sikhs. The manner of the blade sharpening, with quite a prominent "bite" into the blade where it starts at the forte, and perhaps the rather squared-off ends to the quillions might also suggest a Sikh (Punjab) origin -- but that could be reading too much. Jim McD. can give you a better idea about the origin of this one.

20th April 2005, 02:37 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,414	Hi Andy , could you possibly take a sharp picture of the circular stamp near the langet ? I would appreciate it very much !

20th April 2005, 07:35 PM	#5
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	In Nepal they are called, Khanda,Kharga & Khadga. Spiral

20th April 2005, 08:15 PM	#6
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I seem to be out of line here, but to me it is a Patissa rather than Khanda. Khandas traditionally have metal reinforcements on foth edges , covering about 2/3 and 1/3 of the edge respectively. And, of course the usually have what rawson called Indian Basket handle. Patissa, on the other hand, is just a staright double edge sword widening towards the tip. Seems to fit. Objections?

21st April 2005, 12:49 AM	#7
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	I think this sword is single edged, except at the tip? Also, It seems to me that the reinforcing strips are commonly rivetted or soldered on, and could be viewed (I was viewing them so) as part of the dress, though they could certainly also be viewed as part of the blade.....