Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Indo Persian Tulwar; opinion needed as to age

mariusgmioc · 14th March 2016, 11:08 AM

It is very difficult to judge from the photos, but the last 5 photos appear to show some indications of pattern welding. Moreover, the shape of the blade with the fuller running along the middle of the blade and the presence of the yelman appear to confirm the 19th century suggestion.

14th March 2016, 11:08 AM	#5
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	Pattern welded?! It is very difficult to judge from the photos, but the last 5 photos appear to show some indications of pattern welding. Moreover, the shape of the blade with the fuller running along the middle of the blade and the presence of the yelman appear to confirm the 19th century suggestion.