Picture of an old 'Kora' that I'm getting

[ruel]

This one's blade is shaped somewhat differently from the HI website's model (the latter of which looks more like the Koras from Uncle Bill's pictures). Also, the hilt is a Persian-like pistol grip, rather than the disk guard & pommel on the HI model.

This is supposed to be from 'North India,' which might mean south of Nepal, so the difference might be the result of ethnographic variation.

Here's the site: http://www.liongate-armsandarmour.com/bq163.htm

 

[Bill Martino]

ruel, I can't tell the difference between real and faked antiques. But if this is real it is a beautiful old kora and if it is not real it is a beautiful job of faking.

Thanks for the link. It is really a great looking kora. I like it a lot.

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Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ

 

[ruel]

Thanks Uncle Bill. I wouldn't mind too much if it is a fake; I bought it for artistic merit rather than its resale value. Plus, I needed something Indo-Nepalese to keep my Garud and Hanuman Khukuris company, when I finally get the money to order them!

Since this is a sword thread, may I ask if you have decided if HI will be offering a Khanda in the future? I remember you saying something about the possibility some time ago, but I think I missed your answer...Thanks,
ruel

 

[Smoke]

Ruel, thanks for the Lionsgate link, I lost it awhile back.

Here's a pick of the tulwar I'm getting. Not the best but at least it doesn't have 'Made In India' on it. It'll keep my Indo-Persian shield company.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=219034928

 

[Bill Martino]

We will be making some new and unusal stuff in 2000 but we are not quite sure exactly what at present.

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Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ

 

[ruel]

WOW, Smoke! Only $25?! Why can't I ever find deals like that?

Let us know how it performs when you get it. I really like tulwars; just waiting for the right one to come along...