Not exactly a Knife

HJD · Post by **HJD** » Sun Nov 11, 2012 1:49 pm

This is a piece I got from the metal market in a small village in Maharashtra.
I also got my name engraved on it.
Hope you like it..

Moin. · Post by **Moin.** » Sun Nov 11, 2012 1:56 pm

HJD wrote:This is a piece I got from the metal market in a small village in Maharashtra.
I also got my name engraved on it.
Hope you like it..

Hi HJD;

That's a Bichwa, but made in brass. Look it up on the internet.

Regards
Moin.

HJD · Post by **HJD** » Sun Nov 11, 2012 2:06 pm

Thanks Moin..
I'm not too savvy with the technicalities, I just buy the knives that appeal to me (and are in my modest budget

However, thanks for the info though..

Post by **Mark** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:11 am

HJD wrote:Thanks Moin..
I'm not too savvy with the technicalities, I just buy the knives that appeal to me (and are in my modest budget
However, thanks for the info though..

Congratulations, it looks like an interesting conversation piece to keep around!

airgun_novice · Post by **airgun_novice** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:35 pm

Dear HJD, Good looking piece you have there.
Can you share some details about the bichwa - like what is the blade length, the price, the place (village/ district etc.) - any specific "bazaar" ? Is it entirely brass ?
regs
A.

lawyerme · Post by **lawyerme** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 11:17 pm

Bichwa, is a traditional maratha dagger, used for thrusting in close combat, it is invariably curved with a double edge and is easily concealable.

airgun_novice · Post by **airgun_novice** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:00 pm

airgun_novice wrote:Dear HJD, Good looking piece you have there.
Can you share some details about the bichwa - like what is the blade length, the price, the place (village/ district etc.) - any specific "bazaar" ? Is it entirely brass ?
regs
A.

Dear HJD,
Still awaiting the info. Since I am based in MH and often go on road trips, thought may be I shall check this bazaar out some day.
regs
A.

HJD · Post by **HJD** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 1:51 pm

airgun_novice wrote:
airgun_novice wrote:Dear HJD, Good looking piece you have there.
Can you share some details about the bichwa - like what is the blade length, the price, the place (village/ district etc.) - any specific "bazaar" ? Is it entirely brass ?
regs
A.
Dear HJD,
Still awaiting the info. Since I am based in MH and often go on road trips, thought may be I shall check this bazaar out some day.
regs
A.

I got this from a market on my way to mahtrewadi from nashik.. It was closer to mahtrewadi..
The price I paid - Rs 400 + some additional amount for getting my name engraved on it..

About it being entirely brass, I believe it is, however I'm not sure..

The overall length is 10.5" with the blade being 6.5"..

airgun_novice · Post by **airgun_novice** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 3:08 pm

dhanyawad

Will keep an eye out for Mhatrewadi on my trip to Nashik.

pankajbanjara · Post by **pankajbanjara** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 3:41 pm

such places where such niche objects are available are dwindling , i think we should ask all our brethren to compile a list of such hamlets or hidden places & destinations where such curious 7 objects of intrest are available , or else let us start a new topic by the name MERA GAON MERA DESH where individual members can write about their own curios shopping experiences from all over india .

kalashnikovcult · Post by **kalashnikovcult** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:56 am

u lucky to get it at that price ..this is also made by chattisgarhi artisans and costs 3 times more ..i came across this in one of the art exhibits, this is more of a show piece cannot be sharpened and used .

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