A thought on Indian weapons

Jim McDougall · 24th January 2009, 08:55 PM

Hi Jens,
Definitely an interesting observation, and the wavering on the blade surely does evidence this blade has experienced a long working life. Whether passed on in families, or simply traded and reworked, it is just a matter of time as the only way to make the blade servicable is the grind to sharpness.

Presumably, this was often a do it yourself project rather than relying on armourers who would have been a bit more skilled at uniformity. Perhaps this would evidence a weapon in use outside the perameters of established forces?

All the best,
Jim

24th January 2009, 08:55 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,286	Hi Jens, Definitely an interesting observation, and the wavering on the blade surely does evidence this blade has experienced a long working life. Whether passed on in families, or simply traded and reworked, it is just a matter of time as the only way to make the blade servicable is the grind to sharpness. Presumably, this was often a do it yourself project rather than relying on armourers who would have been a bit more skilled at uniformity. Perhaps this would evidence a weapon in use outside the perameters of established forces? All the best, Jim