Would This Indian Sword Classify as a Sousson Patah???

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Akaalarms

Hi Charles,

I think it's earlier than you think. The hilt is 17thC or 18thC and suggests it is likely from Tanjore.

My opinion is that if the blade would be classed as a 'Kopis' blade, then it is a Sousson Patah. The alternative is a Kirach - and the blades are much straighter on those.

Okay, now I'm a bit confused .
I have always taken this particular sword for a kirach .
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=kirach