An indian khanda for comment.

Cthulhu · 22nd August 2016, 07:39 PM

I don't think it's too unusual to have the carving on a piece look a little childish, but generally the edges of a weapon are in smooth, intentional-looking lines or curves. It definitely looks decorative to me. And I'd expect that the people of the time were fairly familiar with what good swords looked like, which for me points to more recent manufacture.

Are there images on both sides of the sword? If it's only one side, it pushes me more towards the idea that it's made to be wall-mounted art. (Though it's only the vaguest of nudges in that direction)

However, with luck we'll have people much better informed than I render an opinion.

Jens Nordlunde · 22nd August 2016, 09:23 PM

To me this is a decorative piece, and not very old.

iskender · 13th September 2016, 07:20 PM

in the book Arms of the Paladines, page 67 is a thega with a similar worked blade. Udaipur late 19th. century , made for large parades with great pomp for lokal rulers and british officials. greetings iskender

Jim McDougall · 14th September 2016, 12:07 AM

I agree with Jens, and to 'old timers' like he and I....19th century is indeed.....not very old

Cerjak · 14th September 2016, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by iskender

in the book Arms of the Paladines, page 67 is a thega with a similar worked blade. Udaipur late 19th. century , made for large parades with great pomp for lokal rulers and british officials. greetings iskender

hi Iskender,
Thank you for this information also could you post one scan from the p67
Best
CERJAK

Kubur · 14th September 2016, 09:54 AM

Hi CERJAK,

For me it's 19th c. I've seen few of them.
Now ritual or decorative piece maybe...
Most of the objects posted on this forum are from the 19th c. (at least for the ethnographic forum)...

Best,
Kubur

BANDOOK · 14th September 2016, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kubur

Hi CERJAK,

For me it's 19th c. I've seen few of them.
Now ritual or decorative piece maybe...
Most of the objects posted on this forum are from the 19th c. (at least for the ethnographic forum)...

Best,
Kubur

AGREE WITH KUBUR IT HAS AGE TO IT,MANY KHANDAS WERE NOT ONLY USED FOR WARFARE BUT ALSO FOR CEREMONIAL PURPOSE ,NICE SWORD
THANKS FOR POSTING

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 14th September 2016, 06:12 PM

If we can see some examples ? I include some Firangi as the hilts are the same...

The Rajputs easily recognised in their head dress with Quoits inserted and their leader with the huge Khanda.
It is noted that the spike protruding from the top of the hilt was used as a holding point for the other hand turning this into a two hander for certain strikes; adding more power.

13th September 2016, 07:20 PM	#3
iskender Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 60	paradesword ? in the book Arms of the Paladines, page 67 is a thega with a similar worked blade. Udaipur late 19th. century , made for large parades with great pomp for lokal rulers and british officials. greetings iskender Last edited by iskender; 13th September 2016 at 07:48 PM.

14th September 2016, 06:12 PM	#8
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	If we can see some examples ? I include some Firangi as the hilts are the same... The Rajputs easily recognised in their head dress with Quoits inserted and their leader with the huge Khanda. It is noted that the spike protruding from the top of the hilt was used as a holding point for the other hand turning this into a two hander for certain strikes; adding more power. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 15th September 2016 at 05:33 PM.

22nd August 2016, 07:39 PM	#1
Cthulhu Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Valley, California Posts: 46	I don't think it's too unusual to have the carving on a piece look a little childish, but generally the edges of a weapon are in smooth, intentional-looking lines or curves. It definitely looks decorative to me. And I'd expect that the people of the time were fairly familiar with what good swords looked like, which for me points to more recent manufacture. Are there images on both sides of the sword? If it's only one side, it pushes me more towards the idea that it's made to be wall-mounted art. (Though it's only the vaguest of nudges in that direction) However, with luck we'll have people much better informed than I render an opinion.

22nd August 2016, 09:23 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	To me this is a decorative piece, and not very old.

14th September 2016, 12:07 AM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,469	I agree with Jens, and to 'old timers' like he and I....19th century is indeed.....not very old

14th September 2016, 09:54 AM	#6
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Hi CERJAK, For me it's 19th c. I've seen few of them. Now ritual or decorative piece maybe... Most of the objects posted on this forum are from the 19th c. (at least for the ethnographic forum)... Best, Kubur