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SIKH CHAKRAM CHACKRUM
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Item Number: FB463
One of the least
understood of all weapons is the Indian throwing ring knife variously
known as the Chakram, Chakra, Chakar, Chakram Quoit, Quoit and probably
others. Generally thought to be the exclusive provenance of the Sikhs,
Egerton shows a broad bladed example of 6 diameter in his landmark
1880 study identified as Aboriginal and non-Aryan Tribes of Central
Indian and the Andaman Islands (#64, pg. 73 & 78.). These
generally are called the Wild Tribes and are known to have produced
fine metal work in their weapons, particularly battle axes. See items
#409-411, in this supplement. Allowing for a broader use of the
chakram, explains the vast variation in construction and quality
encountered. Further, it seems quite likely that the Sikhs (founded in
1469) may have adapted the weapon from the refugees of the earlier
Aryan invasion. Egerton contradicts his earlier information on page 128
where he states that the arm that is exclusively peculiar to this sect
(Sikhs) is the quoit, but goes on to remove any doubt that it is a
true weapon and used in battle.
CLASSIC SIKH CHAKRAM.
9 3/8 diameter with rounded inner edge and exterior cutting edge.
Struck three times with the Sikh tree mark. Quite smooth with
scattered light pitting. Crisp marks.
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One of the least understood of all weapons is the Indian throwing ring knife variously known as the Chakram, Chakra, Chakar, Chakram Quoit, Quoit and probably others. Generally thought to be the exclusive provenance of the Sikhs, Egerton shows a broad bla
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