rschuch
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Sharp blades are good to have, if Shire-folk go walking, east, south, far away into dark and danger.
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Post by rschuch on Mar 27, 2022 15:56:55 GMT
My mother got me these maybe 30 years ago. Though they're somewhat sharp, I always assumed they were wall hangers. Nut on the pommel, cheesy blue felt on the scabbard, etc. Says Made in India. Being old, I'm afraid to take off the nut and check the tang. But the filigree is interesting, the scabbards have a wood core and there are worse looking wall hangers. I was planning on gifting them to my daughter, but thought I'd ask while I still have them and can take some pics to ask if anyone knows anything about them...which company may have made them. Any ideas...or just some of the many thousands of junk swords made for tourists? |
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Post by yelman on Mar 28, 2022 23:03:23 GMT
I have a number of these in my collection and in my opinion the blades are very well made and hold an edge well if sharpened. I wouldn’t worry about the tang- if the nut is still there assume it’s good.
I’ve been swinging these swords around for years and mine have stayed solid
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rschuch
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Post by rschuch on Mar 29, 2022 2:49:12 GMT
I have a number of these in my collection and in my opinion the blades are very well made and hold an edge well if sharpened. I wouldn’t worry about the tang- if the nut is still there assume it’s good. I’ve been swinging these swords around for years and mine have stayed solid That's good to know! Thanks! They may have just earned a spot on the wall! |
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Post by yelman on Mar 30, 2022 10:14:56 GMT
I have a number of these in my collection and in my opinion the blades are very well made and hold an edge well if sharpened. I wouldn’t worry about the tang- if the nut is still there assume it’s good. I’ve been swinging these swords around for years and mine have stayed solid That's good to know! Thanks! They may have just earned a spot on the wall! I might also add that the design of those “cheesy looking scabbards” have been around for centuries, as depicted in Indian paintings hundreds of years old. |
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rschuch
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Post by rschuch on Mar 30, 2022 10:41:59 GMT
That's good to know! Thanks! They may have just earned a spot on the wall! I might also add that the design of those “cheesy looking scabbards” have been around for centuries, as depicted in Indian paintings hundreds of years old. It was the blue felt and gold threaded embroidery I was referring to. Looks like something you'd find in a craft store...just needs some sequins put on and some glitter glue. |
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Post by Turok on Apr 27, 2022 6:29:41 GMT
Ah yes, I've seen quite a few of these talwar over the years. They often have markings like "Made in India" or "Punjab" (a state in India) in English. I've also seen some better made examples that say "Amritsar" or "Golden Temple" on the blades which refers to a sacred, holy site for Sikhs. Often times the sword parts are mix and matched. I've seen some mixed with Western cavalry hilts, lion head pommels, with plastic gems.
Here is a video of a sword market in India, I hope it helps with your question.
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rschuch
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Post by rschuch on May 14, 2022 12:50:59 GMT
Thanks! Very authentic! Wish I knew what they were saying.
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Things have changed!