Certain “Indian” swords and their relation to the Afghan Shashkas

kai · 5th March 2024, 08:59 PM

Dear all,

Aside from kinda vague pommel similarities obviously based on ergonomics (and a ferrule/bolster style much more widespread including e.g. Indonesia), I fail to see any close relationship between these 2 groups of blades, I'm afraid. It isn't even established whether their suspected age range overlaps to any significant degree (and happens to be consistent with any suggested cultural connections).

There is quite a bit of variability among the southern Indian blades: Some more examples have been discussed here:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=991

Regards,
Kai

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5th March 2024, 08:59 PM	#5
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,221	Dear all, Aside from kinda vague pommel similarities obviously based on ergonomics (and a ferrule/bolster style much more widespread including e.g. Indonesia), I fail to see any close relationship between these 2 groups of blades, I'm afraid. It isn't even established whether their suspected age range overlaps to any significant degree (and happens to be consistent with any suggested cultural connections). There is quite a bit of variability among the southern Indian blades: Some more examples have been discussed here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=991 Regards, Kai