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Three tulwars for comment
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Hi
I just picked up three tulwars, or I think that is what they are, as two are a little different from what I commonly see Picture one is over view of the three Remainder of pictures is of one of tulwars Pictures are poor enough as it is not a nice day here in Ireland Blade is 72 cm long, not too curved 2 fullers on blade,some decoration on blade but pictures not showing this well, hand guard is a lot more substantial than what I have seen before, in very much untouched condition Got from a dublin house clearance Any information much appreciated on name of this particular type of tulwar and any idea of age or origin Regards Ken |
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Second tulwar
Lot beefier blade and a lot heavier more substantial overall Blade a lot more curved with 2 fullers again Some markings on blade and split in knuckle guard Overall feels like a very much fighting blade |
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Last tulwar
Most basic of the three Silver disc on both side of grip Knuckle guard broken off I also have attached image of markings in blade of first tulwar Any information gratefully received Regards Ken More bad images available if required :) |
Tulwar or Khanda
Are the two with the pommel "tails" khanda's?
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I like all of them. The first one has a hilt that is a transitional stage between the "Basket hilt" and the " moghul" tulwar one, I have 2 similar ones. The other two are tulwars ( the handle of the second one is rarely encountered), and , I agree, the memories of Khanda are written by their "rat tails" :-)
All of them seem to be quite old, I would polish and etch the blades. My guess that the chances of wootz are above 50% |
Thanks for the information
I did search on forum before I posted and just found so many tulwars I was over awed with the range of variations Now I have something to go on I will search forum with a bit more purpose I will give a oooo wire wool light clean over the Christmas break and see what is revealed but I am not into over cleaning so maybe the wootz might not be visible there is active rust which will have to go though I from a short search on this forum I am going to guess at late 18th century would this be a reasonable estimate Thanks for your help Ken |
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