Identification of mysterious Firangi/Saif Indian Sword

Norman McCormick · 8th June 2018, 06:48 PM

Hi,
I have a sword which appears to be somewhat similar to yours and the blade is, as far as I can determine, locally made in India and not a repurposed European blade. Can you specify whether you have a backsword (sharp on one edge only) or a broadsword (sharp on both edges) blade on your sword and whether the blade has a good flex. You may have a sword which is described as a Sukhela although this terminology can be somewhat vague.
Regards,
Norman.

8th June 2018, 06:48 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,618	Hi, I have a sword which appears to be somewhat similar to yours and the blade is, as far as I can determine, locally made in India and not a repurposed European blade. Can you specify whether you have a backsword (sharp on one edge only) or a broadsword (sharp on both edges) blade on your sword and whether the blade has a good flex. You may have a sword which is described as a Sukhela although this terminology can be somewhat vague. Regards, Norman. Attached Images