I need some more informations over Khanda swords

[Gavin Nugent]

Hi all, regarding the posting from Alex...

This would not be the first blade I have seen drilled in the manner, although I have not seen this type of weapon drilled, I have seen many Khyber knives and cavalry swords drilled in this manner here in Australia over the years and the pairs secured with a countersunk screw to have the weapons in a crossed fashion for mounting.

With the type of hilt present on this blade I don't see it being too hard to have a block of wood used as a spacer behind with a long screw to keep the setting all square and presentable. If I stumble across any again or images of this type of mounting I will post them in future discussions.
And Jim, if you are reading this I have not forgotten the symbolism in your trademark forum, just super busy during this silly season.

Gav

[Jim McDougall]

Hi Gav,
Thank you for that information......I hadnt thought of the crossed swords display, and the bolt through would perfectly explain how they might have often done that...travesty that it is .

Thank you also for the kind note regarding the trademark thread....we'll keep it going and we're making great progress. I really look forward to your additions!

All the best,
Jim

[ALEX]

Originally Posted by freebooter

...With the type of hilt present on this blade I don't see it being too hard to have a block of wood used as a spacer behind with a long screw to keep the setting all square and presentable. ...
Gav

Good point Gav,
I looked closely at the yataghan's blade from the top, and noticed a small curvature/bend at the center of the blade where the hole is. Could it be caused by mounting it via the hole? Not sure if the tension of the bent blade can leave it permanently curved.