Bhuj? Age? Origin?

Sajen · 21st January 2018, 10:28 PM

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

ariel · 22nd January 2018, 01:56 AM

Japanese had red paint in the fuller of their naginatas

ariel · 22nd January 2018, 02:00 AM

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.

Sajen · 22nd January 2018, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

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.

Hello Ariel,

yes, it will be used in a similar way but it seems to be a different weapon.

Regards,
Detlef

22nd January 2018, 02:00 AM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	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. Attached Images

21st January 2018, 10:28 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,415	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

22nd January 2018, 01:56 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Japanese had red paint in the fuller of their naginatas