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19th March 2009, 05:06 PM
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new old Katar
Got this katar today.
Total length is 42 cm, grip width 75 mm. Tip is a bit thickened, so I guess it's an armour piercing blade. Can you say how old it is? Thank you very much for any help. Peter |
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19th March 2009, 05:20 PM
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19th century. The blade looks to have been ground down many years ago.
Lew |
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19th March 2009, 06:41 PM
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Thank you Lew. Is it possible to date it more precisely, e.g. first or second half, early or late 19th century?
Peter |
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19th March 2009, 06:44 PM
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1850-70 would be my guess |
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19th March 2009, 07:29 PM
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August 16, 1861 :-)
Seriously, how can we say? |
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19th March 2009, 07:35 PM
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Well, there are indeed some weapons which can be dated quite excatly. As I don't know much about Indian weapons, I dont know how exact you can date them... That's why I ask.
Thanks again Lew. Peter |
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