Sikkim Sword

[Jack Loomes]

Sword from Sikkim with a fullered blade.

This sword is just over 75cms long in the scabbard. It is just under 67cms out and has a blade length of 51cms.

The hilt is very dark carved timber in the shape of typical Bhutan and Tibetan sword hilts.

The blade is a fine type with deep fullering, a good cutting edge and spear like tip.

The scabbard is a open type with the front exposing the blade that is secured with two brass bands. The base of the scabbard is decorated with small brass rosettes pinned to the timber.

Source: www.swordsantiqueweapons.com/s939_full.html