Qajar from the period?

ALEX · 21st December 2008, 12:29 PM

I do not think it is Qajar, Steve. It looks 19 Cent Indian.
The form mimics a real "adult" version, and if it is so much smaller in proportions - it could have been made for a child.

katana · 21st December 2008, 05:20 PM

Certainly looks Indian. The tip seems very thick (looks to be 3/8" -1/2").....strange that the blade is so much thinner at the hilt end at only 1/8" Perhaps the hardness of the steel allows this.... is the blade very flexible ?

Regards David

21st December 2008, 12:29 PM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	I do not think it is Qajar, Steve. It looks 19 Cent Indian. The form mimics a real "adult" version, and if it is so much smaller in proportions - it could have been made for a child.

21st December 2008, 05:20 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Certainly looks Indian. The tip seems very thick (looks to be 3/8" -1/2").....strange that the blade is so much thinner at the hilt end at only 1/8" Perhaps the hardness of the steel allows this.... is the blade very flexible ? Regards David