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All Things Sharp and Pointed: compound and crossbows, knives and swords.
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eljefe
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by eljefe » Thu Jan 20, 2011 4:39 pm
prashantsingh wrote:Beautiful pieces of art Katana.
Have seen knives and handguns with Ivory , also seen hilts made from antlers, but never a Stags foot.
I am so glad you've finally learnt to post snaps on IFG Katana.
Believe me guys , he's got a fantastic collection.
Would love to see your swords as well.
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hunterjack
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by hunterjack » Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:05 pm
sir. wish to see more pics of these beauties.
sir why dont you make a video of all your knives and swords and post here that would be awesome. just a request
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Katana
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by Katana » Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:43 pm
Subal, I have a 'peshkabz' with a stag antler. Something like that in the pics you have provided. I have something of a piece like picture number seven but is missing a scabbard and needs major restoration. Will post pics soon.
Hunterjack, will do so. However, please be patient with my posts as I am not that tech savvy nor do I get enough time for myself.
Meanwhile, over the past few years I have been trying to catalogue various swords in north west India and my notes and compilation is getting quite thick now. I hope to share it with everyone someday. Currently, I'm searching for an 'asi' from the Sirohi arsenal for a collector.
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snIPer
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by snIPer » Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:54 pm
Never seen a stag foot folder before - Thanks for the pic.
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shooter
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by shooter » Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:46 am
Currently, I'm searching for an 'asi' from the Sirohi arsenal for a collector.
Make that 2 please.
re: the catalouge.
Good work. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.
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Katana
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by Katana » Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:48 pm
shooter,
Till now I have narrowed the search for the asi to two people. They are in fairly good shape but are talking of the moon for parting with them!The sad part is that most of the historical and critical swords of India especially north west India are in the UK and US. Last I heard was a case of Guru Gobind Singhji sword slipping out of the country. Again I must add that this is hearsay but if true, it's an absolute shame.
Justice alone is the mainstay of government and the source of prosperity to the governed, injustice is the most pernicious of things; it saps the foundations of the government and brings ruin upon the realm - Sher Shah Sur, Sultan-ul-Adil.
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shooter
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by shooter » Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:45 pm
Last I heard was a case of Guru Gobind Singhji sword slipping out of the country
When did it leave India?
Last I knew the ********* from delhi had it smuggled out of ******* but it was still in India.
There are a few people in north who have a good collection but i am sure you know them already.
You want more gun control? Use both hands!
God made man and God made woman, but Samuel Colt made them equal.
One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. by Jose Gasset.
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Katana
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by Katana » Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:04 pm
Subal,
Somehow I dont think the ebay one is an sword, atleast not a historical Indian design.
Shooter,
I heard of this a year or so ago. Some********from Delhi along with one of the staff sold it to someone else. Its is presumed to be in UK. I know the family but cant ask for obvious reasons! Moreover, it was not on display so difficult to counter act on the theory.
Justice alone is the mainstay of government and the source of prosperity to the governed, injustice is the most pernicious of things; it saps the foundations of the government and brings ruin upon the realm - Sher Shah Sur, Sultan-ul-Adil.
