Two Naga Swords

Bill M · 6th September 2008, 12:12 AM

I saw a picture/post on this forum about swords that looked like these, but can not find it again. Perhaps someone could post a link?

Both have bronze handles. One has some kind of coating that I am reluctant to remove. The rust only showed up in my high intensity studio flash units. Need to do some rust removing.

Blades are hexagonal at the handle and over 1/2" thick.

The one with the hair (goat?) is 16" long, the other one is 17 1/2". The basket came with them, but not sure it was originally a scabbard.

Opinions?

dennee · 6th September 2008, 12:41 AM

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=kuki

Bill M · 6th September 2008, 01:21 AM

Thanks, denee!

I guess that the basket may be a real scabbard. Also agree that these are very uncomfortable to hold. But I have large hands. My wife, Anne can easily hold it in the "Tulwar style," with one finger outside the front of the guard on the false edge of the blade.

Battara · 6th September 2008, 03:18 AM

Bill of the Naga swords, these types are my favorites.....

Ferguson · 6th September 2008, 10:36 AM

Bill, those are really cool. The first of that type I've seen. Thanks for sharing!
Steve

Royston · 6th September 2008, 11:10 AM

Bill,
If you have a look at the link provided by Denee you can see the remains of the scabbard that belongs to my smaller one. The basket work appears very similar to yours, even down to the decorative "gap".

Nice to see some more of these.

regards
Royston

6th September 2008, 12:12 AM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Two Naga Swords I saw a picture/post on this forum about swords that looked like these, but can not find it again. Perhaps someone could post a link? Both have bronze handles. One has some kind of coating that I am reluctant to remove. The rust only showed up in my high intensity studio flash units. Need to do some rust removing. Blades are hexagonal at the handle and over 1/2" thick. The one with the hair (goat?) is 16" long, the other one is 17 1/2". The basket came with them, but not sure it was originally a scabbard. Opinions? Attached Images Last edited by Bill Marsh; 6th September 2008 at 12:49 AM.

6th September 2008, 12:41 AM	#2
dennee Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 186	http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=kuki

6th September 2008, 01:21 AM	#3
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Thanks, denee! I guess that the basket may be a real scabbard. Also agree that these are very uncomfortable to hold. But I have large hands. My wife, Anne can easily hold it in the "Tulwar style," with one finger outside the front of the guard on the false edge of the blade.

6th September 2008, 03:18 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,200	Bill of the Naga swords, these types are my favorites.....

6th September 2008, 10:36 AM	#5
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Bill, those are really cool. The first of that type I've seen. Thanks for sharing! Steve

6th September 2008, 11:10 AM	#6
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 441	Bill, If you have a look at the link provided by Denee you can see the remains of the scabbard that belongs to my smaller one. The basket work appears very similar to yours, even down to the decorative "gap". Nice to see some more of these. regards Royston