unique patterned blade

Conogre · 18th February 2005, 07:11 PM

Wow! That's an unbelievable combination of smithing and artistry, true painting with a forge and hammer.
I too would love to know the age and origin of the piece.
Mike

Ian · 18th February 2005, 07:21 PM

Please tell us more about this piece and how you acquired it. Wonderful find.

sirupate · 18th February 2005, 11:09 PM

Hello JPSF,

That really is a superb Hanshee, been trying to get blades made in that style in Nepal for several years now, but the Kami can't quite do it yet, just about got them to make good quality military models of the past, so there is hope yet

Simon, Tora Kukri Supplies www.toratoratora.co.uk

JPSF · 19th February 2005, 12:33 AM

Details: a hanshee from c1770-1820, very well made dark red (once upon a time)velvet covered scabbard with beautifully chiselled and pierced silver chape and locket, elaborate sangli remarkable polished chandan grip, the kalti and its tinder pouch are decorated with silver thread.
17.5" o/a.

I didn't find it, it found me via a very good friend.

the whole rig

Andrew · 19th February 2005, 02:17 AM

A very good friend, indeed, JP! Outstanding kuk. Thanks for sharing it with us.

BSMStar · 19th February 2005, 02:50 AM

Looking at the pattern on this beautiful blade reminds me of a "lightly" forged Widmanstatten structure. Did Phil Tom use an acid blend like Aqua Regia (a mixture of hydrochloric acid and nitric acid) to bring out this pattern?

BSMStar

LabanTayo · 19th February 2005, 02:53 AM

WOW!!!!!
beautiful piece. congrats and what a great friend.

18th February 2005, 07:21 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,398	Just beautiful John Please tell us more about this piece and how you acquired it. Wonderful find.

19th February 2005, 02:50 AM	#6
BSMStar Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO USA Posts: 312	Possible Meteoric..... Looking at the pattern on this beautiful blade reminds me of a "lightly" forged Widmanstatten structure. Did Phil Tom use an acid blend like Aqua Regia (a mixture of hydrochloric acid and nitric acid) to bring out this pattern? BSMStar

18th February 2005, 07:11 PM	#1
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Wow! That's an unbelievable combination of smithing and artistry, true painting with a forge and hammer. I too would love to know the age and origin of the piece. Mike

18th February 2005, 11:09 PM	#3
sirupate Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 373	Hello JPSF, That really is a superb Hanshee, been trying to get blades made in that style in Nepal for several years now, but the Kami can't quite do it yet, just about got them to make good quality military models of the past, so there is hope yet Simon, Tora Kukri Supplies www.toratoratora.co.uk

19th February 2005, 12:33 AM	#4
JPSF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	Details: a hanshee from c1770-1820, very well made dark red (once upon a time)velvet covered scabbard with beautifully chiselled and pierced silver chape and locket, elaborate sangli remarkable polished chandan grip, the kalti and its tinder pouch are decorated with silver thread. 17.5" o/a. I didn't find it, it found me via a very good friend. the whole rig

19th February 2005, 02:17 AM	#5
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	A very good friend, indeed, JP! Outstanding kuk. Thanks for sharing it with us.

19th February 2005, 02:53 AM	#7
LabanTayo Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 177	WOW!!!!! beautiful piece. congrats and what a great friend.