Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword)

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Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword) Jan 20, 2009 19:51:09 GMT

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I picked up this Indian (Sikh) sword at a garage sale for $10. The handle is solid brass and so are some parts of the scabbard. I just liked the wicked looking tip. The blade is not stainless steel and it feels quite sturdy (no wiggling at all). Does anyone know if this is a functional sword? I don't want to waste time cleaning it up or try to cut with it if it's a cheap wall-hanger. You can see the tang on the back of the hilt (rat tail?) - I'm not sure if that's accurate for this type of sword.

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Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword) Jan 20, 2009 20:20:37 GMT

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Post by Avery on Jan 20, 2009 20:20:37 GMT

I think you might want to break it down and have a good look at the tang before trying to cut. I've seen swords like this one at flea markets, and they generally have a welded tang. But you never know for sure with out taking the hilt off. You should be able to take the retaining nut off and the whole assembly come loose.

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It yearns me not if men my garments wear;such outward things dwell not in my desires:
If it be a sin to covet honor,
I am the most offending soul alive.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword) Jan 20, 2009 21:24:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2009 21:24:49 GMT For 10 dollars you got a nice piece, functional or not.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword) Jan 20, 2009 22:06:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2009 22:06:58 GMT You may want to post this in the Middle East, India. and Africa sub-forum at SFI for a more authoritative answer, but I am 99% sure that it is a tourist sword, or a ceremonial/display sword at best.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword) Jan 21, 2009 18:06:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2009 18:06:29 GMT Even if it's real I would treat it carefully..................but I'm also 99% sure it's a wallhanger

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Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword) Jan 22, 2009 23:54:04 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2009 23:54:04 GMT

The peen is suspiciously indicative of a modern replica. The form is a little incorrect as well. The soldering of the joints is very tell-tale of a modern piece, definately not safe to cut with. I'd give a +1 on that it's a wallhanger.

Still not a bad deal for $10 though! Add a little patina to it to make it look 400 years old and hang it up;D

Avery Member Manufacturer/Vendor "It's alright little brother... There are more!!! Posts: 1,826	Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword) Jan 23, 2009 2:12:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Avery on Jan 23, 2009 2:12:07 GMT Jan 22, 2009 23:54:04 GMT Odingaard said: The peen is suspiciously indicative of a modern replica. Odin, are you seeing something that I am missing? I think I see a retaining nut, not a peen. But I could be wrong.
	By jove, I am not covetous for gold, nor care I who doth feed upon my cost; It yearns me not if men my garments wear;such outward things dwell not in my desires: If it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive. - W. Shakespeare

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword) Jan 24, 2009 3:56:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2009 3:56:32 GMT Looks like a nut to me as well.

genocideseth Guest	Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword) Jan 30, 2009 6:34:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by genocideseth on Jan 30, 2009 6:34:36 GMT Same. It has to be a nut. I am also wondering weather it has a rat tail tang... Desi, you should remove the nut, if it is in fact a nut and take a look at the tang.

Avery Member Manufacturer/Vendor "It's alright little brother... There are more!!! Posts: 1,826	Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword) Jan 31, 2009 18:17:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Avery on Jan 31, 2009 18:17:33 GMT any updates?
	By jove, I am not covetous for gold, nor care I who doth feed upon my cost; It yearns me not if men my garments wear;such outward things dwell not in my desires: If it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive. - W. Shakespeare

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword) Feb 1, 2009 4:25:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2009 4:25:33 GMT looks like a tourist / ceremonial indian tulwar. never designed for cutting so i wouldnt risk it, though for $10 as long as you are carefull its no big loss is it if it doesnt hold up... is it sharpened?

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Is this real? (Indian/Sikh sword)

Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2009 19:51:09 GMT

Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jan 20, 2009 19:59:10 GMT

Post by Avery on Jan 20, 2009 20:20:37 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2009 21:24:49 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2009 22:06:58 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2009 18:06:29 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2009 23:54:04 GMT

Post by Avery on Jan 23, 2009 2:12:07 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2009 3:56:32 GMT

Post by genocideseth on Jan 30, 2009 6:34:36 GMT

Post by Avery on Jan 31, 2009 18:17:33 GMT

Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2009 4:25:33 GMT

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