My humble collection

Dom · 29th February 2012, 01:35 AM

Hi Stan
beautiful and interesting collection, what I like,
it's the focus on a specific theme or civilization
India, very large continent, with a lot of particularities, and very rich
in all military equipments, more specialy; swords, daggers and armors

but, having never had the opportunity to go there, I have virtually nothing, from this country

otherwise, I have the same approach than you, except for what I acquired long time ago
I limit my purchases, at only countries where I worked, or visited
mainly, Middle-East, and Great Maghreb, it's large enough to optimize the searchs
congratulations and thanks, to have share with us your very nice collection

all the best

à +

Dom

DhaDha · 29th February 2012, 04:24 AM

Just, wow.

Nathaniel · 29th February 2012, 05:22 AM

Beautiful collection, Stan! Thanks for sharing!

I was wondering what the short polearm is in the bottom picture between the Choora dagger and the Khayber sword?

kahnjar1 · 29th February 2012, 06:34 AM

Very nice Stan.

Thanks very much for sharing.
Stu

A.alnakkas · 29th February 2012, 12:42 PM

Hey Stan,

Lovely collection, thanks for sharing!!

Stan S. · 29th February 2012, 10:18 PM

Thanks to everyone for their nice comments.

Nathaniel, the spear-like weapon you are referring to appears to be some sort of an Indian polearm. I have never encountered anything quite like it in literature or with dealers. I know that it is likely of Indian provenance because of a crisp Bikaneer armory mark visible on the blade. The longer tip is similar to a tulwar blade - it is sharp on the outside and has a obvious false edge on the inside. Must be great for both slashing and stabbing. The shorter "blade" terminates in an ace of clubs like finalle. The haft was possibly cut down a long time ago but I can not verify nor deny this. For all I know it may have been this short all along. After much research and deliberation, I came to a conclusion that it is a combination ploeram/swordcatcher: If an oponent's sword is caught in the "fork", a small twist of the wrist will easily lock it in place. I can't really think of another reason to have such a strange head. It's either that, or it is a giant can opener

If my schedule allows, I plan on doing a small photoshoot this weekend and will post some close ups of this and a few other pieces from the collection for further discussion.

Multumesc · 1st March 2012, 11:06 AM

Nice collection of swords.

David R · 1st March 2012, 08:56 PM

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

29th February 2012, 01:35 AM	#1
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	Hi Stan beautiful and interesting collection, what I like, it's the focus on a specific theme or civilization India, very large continent, with a lot of particularities, and very rich in all military equipments, more specialy; swords, daggers and armors but, having never had the opportunity to go there, I have virtually nothing, from this country otherwise, I have the same approach than you, except for what I acquired long time ago I limit my purchases, at only countries where I worked, or visited mainly, Middle-East, and Great Maghreb, it's large enough to optimize the searchs congratulations and thanks, to have share with us your very nice collection all the best à + Dom

29th February 2012, 04:24 AM	#2
DhaDha Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 178	Just, wow.

29th February 2012, 05:22 AM	#3
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Beautiful collection, Stan! Thanks for sharing! I was wondering what the short polearm is in the bottom picture between the Choora dagger and the Khayber sword?

29th February 2012, 06:34 AM	#4
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	Very nice Stan. Thanks very much for sharing. Stu

29th February 2012, 12:42 PM	#5
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Hey Stan, Lovely collection, thanks for sharing!!

29th February 2012, 10:18 PM	#6
Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	Thanks to everyone for their nice comments. Nathaniel, the spear-like weapon you are referring to appears to be some sort of an Indian polearm. I have never encountered anything quite like it in literature or with dealers. I know that it is likely of Indian provenance because of a crisp Bikaneer armory mark visible on the blade. The longer tip is similar to a tulwar blade - it is sharp on the outside and has a obvious false edge on the inside. Must be great for both slashing and stabbing. The shorter "blade" terminates in an ace of clubs like finalle. The haft was possibly cut down a long time ago but I can not verify nor deny this. For all I know it may have been this short all along. After much research and deliberation, I came to a conclusion that it is a combination ploeram/swordcatcher: If an oponent's sword is caught in the "fork", a small twist of the wrist will easily lock it in place. I can't really think of another reason to have such a strange head. It's either that, or it is a giant can opener If my schedule allows, I plan on doing a small photoshoot this weekend and will post some close ups of this and a few other pieces from the collection for further discussion.

1st March 2012, 11:06 AM	#7
Multumesc Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Romania Posts: 204	Nice collection of swords.

1st March 2012, 08:56 PM	#8
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,120	Very nice, thanks for sharing.