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26th August 2011, 04:36 PM
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Excelent info & examples Gav!
Had not seen the single loop feature on a kukri before. What is its purpose? Spiral |
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26th August 2011, 09:11 PM
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I have not seen any period paintings close enough but I suspect, as these weapons all appear to be sash mounted, that it was for a safety chain. Fig 215 quoted above shows a small silver loop chain, perhaps the sash was fed through this loop before being wrapped on the body. Other suggestions  , a decorative or votive charm might have been hung from here....but I think a safety chain/loop....who wants to drop anything on the run.....Gav Last edited by freebooter; 27th August 2011 at 06:41 AM. Reason: spelling |
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27th August 2011, 12:53 AM
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That Sounds logical Gav, Any chance of a scan of fig.215 as I dont have that reference work? If you have the time of course, emails cool.
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27th August 2011, 06:44 AM
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27th August 2011, 08:24 PM
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Don't forget to post those here.........
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28th August 2011, 05:19 PM
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Stunning Piece! Lovely to see
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29th August 2011, 12:04 AM
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