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Old 26th May 2013, 08:04 AM   #1
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Hi All, Thanks for your input. Swords have not been My thing in the past but, they are growing on Me. Searches of old posts bring up the Pedang downward pommel on a firangi pedang . I remembered this miniture and others of hunts using swords and though I can't prove it the downward hilt seems perfect for downward strikes from a horse. Ariel mentioned the little balls at the end of the quillions, in this case they seem to be leaf pedals on a "lotus" bud. Flavio has it exactly right we need a " Clasic Tulwar Thread". I can't offer much information but, stand amazed at the different handling characteristics even these three swords bring out. Any ideas on the era this one started out in. Thanks, Steve
Interesting.... I have always thought that Firangi was from India and Pedang was from Indonesia. Never heard of the combined term before......
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Stu you are correct. Points out my need for more sword information and definitely double checking my comments. This sword has more Pedang like characteristics. Steve
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