Does anyone have an idea about this blade?

sirupate · 6th August 2015, 12:48 PM

A friend of mine asked me if this was Nepalese, personally I don't think so, I haven't seen one in Nepal in the villages I have been in, nor is there an example in any of the museums, but open to suggestions.
The confusion may come from the name given Tabar/Tarabar by those that sold it, but speaking to a kami Tabar/Tarabar is another word used for Tulwar by some of the less educated Nepalese, and it certainly isn't a Tulwar, so opinions greatly appreciated, cheers Simon

David R · 6th August 2015, 02:05 PM

Philippine? It looks very like some of the stuff from there posted here.

sirupate · 6th August 2015, 02:21 PM

Thanks for that David, the Philippines did cross my mind

Sajen · 6th August 2015, 03:28 PM

Sorry, I doubt the Philippine origin. When I remember correct I've seen not long ago a similar sword sold by ebay described as Nepalese sword.

Regards,
Detlef

Tim Simmons · 6th August 2015, 04:12 PM

This type of big knife is Northern Indian/Nepal. I had a few and they are now distributed amongst members here.

sirupate · 6th August 2015, 04:34 PM

Northern India maybe, but I very much doubt the Nepalese connection, I've had three Nepalese come back to me so far since I first posted here, including a kami, a former Captain (Nepalese) in the Gurkhas and a good friend, none of them recognise it so far, others to come back to me.

Why not the Philippines by the way? I have seen similar stuff out there

Ian · 6th August 2015, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Sorry, I doubt the Philippine origin. When I remember correct I've seen not long ago a similar sword sold by ebay described as Nepalese sword.

Regards,
Detlef

I would agree with Detlef. This does not look Filipino.

Ian

Tim Simmons · 6th August 2015, 04:59 PM

you can see origins here

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...nepalese+bowie

6th August 2015, 12:48 PM	#1
sirupate Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 373	Does anyone have an idea about this blade? A friend of mine asked me if this was Nepalese, personally I don't think so, I haven't seen one in Nepal in the villages I have been in, nor is there an example in any of the museums, but open to suggestions. The confusion may come from the name given Tabar/Tarabar by those that sold it, but speaking to a kami Tabar/Tarabar is another word used for Tulwar by some of the less educated Nepalese, and it certainly isn't a Tulwar, so opinions greatly appreciated, cheers Simon Attached Images Last edited by sirupate; 6th August 2015 at 01:08 PM.

6th August 2015, 02:05 PM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,053	Philippine? It looks very like some of the stuff from there posted here.

6th August 2015, 02:21 PM	#3
sirupate Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 373	Thanks for that David, the Philippines did cross my mind

6th August 2015, 03:28 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,499	Sorry, I doubt the Philippine origin. When I remember correct I've seen not long ago a similar sword sold by ebay described as Nepalese sword. Regards, Detlef

6th August 2015, 04:12 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	This type of big knife is Northern Indian/Nepal. I had a few and they are now distributed amongst members here.

6th August 2015, 04:34 PM	#6
sirupate Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 373	Northern India maybe, but I very much doubt the Nepalese connection, I've had three Nepalese come back to me so far since I first posted here, including a kami, a former Captain (Nepalese) in the Gurkhas and a good friend, none of them recognise it so far, others to come back to me. Why not the Philippines by the way? I have seen similar stuff out there

6th August 2015, 04:59 PM	#8
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	you can see origins here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...nepalese+bowie