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21st January 2018, 09:28 PM
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Hi Detlef,
I have a folding Lohar axe with red pigment on various parts of the piece and have also wondered about its significance. Perhaps this is a form of sacred blessing (puja). Maybe some of our Southern Asian members could explain more. Ian. |
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21st January 2018, 10:28 PM
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Hello Norman and Ian,
most interesting! And like Ian I hope that someone who is more familiar with Indian weapons will be able to explain why this red pigment is added to the weapons.  Regards, Detlef |
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22nd January 2018, 01:56 AM
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Japanese had red paint in the fuller of their naginatas
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22nd January 2018, 02:00 AM
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Egerton has a similar example in his book, listed as Buckie.
I have 2, but their blades are of normal uniform thickness and are straight. Here is one of them. |
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22nd January 2018, 05:38 PM
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yes, it will be used in a similar way but it seems to be a different weapon. Regards, Detlef |
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