Some swords newly acquired by a collector

Post by **eljefe** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 5:53 pm

That pesh kabz is so delicate-I wonder why the wily ol pathan needed such finesse to slide the thing between your ribs?
2 examples i saw were more of a T profile. I'd love to do a pesh kabz in Damascus...

sa_ali · Post by **sa_ali** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:11 pm

Thanks a ton for sharing, they are truly beauties.

Post by **Vikram** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:28 pm

You are quite knowledgeable about knives,Katana.Thanks for the pictures and your insights.

Best-
Vikram

grewal · Post by **grewal** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:55 pm

Vikram wrote:You are quite knowledgeable about knives,Katana.Thanks for the pictures and your insights.

+1

Katana · Post by **Katana** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:49 am

Folks,

I have always been fascinated with arms and armour of our country from the Mughal-Rajput-Mahratta era. Am now learning more about arms and warfare from the pre Islamic period in our country's history. This is one aspect that, unfortunately has not been documented extensively and I would like to do so.

Unlike firearms, which would be used to fight with over a given distance, edged weapons involve contact with the opponent. This is the interesting part, and I highly value people from our past who have been warriors and their arms and have given so much to our country.

Moreover, being a true blue Rajput I literally worship the sword

SUFFIX · Post by **SUFFIX** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 12:00 pm

Hi Katana, Do you practice fencing regularly ?

Katana · Post by **Katana** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:16 pm

Afraid not, Suffix. Don't know how to.

SUFFIX · Post by **SUFFIX** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:26 pm

Hi Katana, You are lucky to have such beautiful stuff and you must learn then.

Post by **eljefe** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:45 pm

Hi katana, look what i found, circa 2011

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-PEACES-RAINDROP-D ... 335f623a46

Wonder whats went into this damascus

airgun_novice · Post by **airgun_novice** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:32 pm

NIce collection Katana. I like to look at swords (dunno why) though I am ignorant about them. Thank you. I first thought the second piece was a "bichwa" but then I guess the 4-sided blade differentiates it ? Anyway here's a good link I found - posting for blade-lovers.

http://indianhistory-ace.blogspot.com/2 ... chive.html

Saw pieces similar to Nagin sword at Prince of Wales Museum (Mumbai) and also at Salar Jung Museum (Hyderabd). Was told they were largely ceremonial and used for presentation of 'kitaabs'. So surprised to learn that they saw combat.

Bantu Bana · Post by **Bantu Bana** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:11 am

Hello,
If you are looking for new stuffs just visit,
www.centuryarms.co.in
Thanks
Sandeep

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