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Hai,
got this for a while, I bought it because I thought its odd but looked like an old enough marriage. The blade is secure in the hilt, its forged, well made and I am thinking of cleaning and etching it, most likely laminated or something. The scabbard appear to have been painted with a golden colour but its all worn out, some still remains. What do you think?? |
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Pretty interesting, nice find.
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Interesting indeed Lofty.
Apart from ease of fit in to the sheath, I find it unusual that the langets have been removed, typically on the many types or marriages to Tulwar hilts, these are left on. I am guessing it was done so the painted design remained untouched? What are your thoughts on the piece? Gavin |
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nyc piece yo! looks like the hilt was removed from an Indian tulwar. is the hilt of the same size as on a tulwar?
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Interesting piece Lofty. Something a bit different and I like it. Can't really say much about it but agree with Gavin that its a mating of an altered Tulwar hilt with a jambiya blade. Scabbard appears to show definite age.
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Lotfy, Your right a few books have shown examples of these marriages from Victorian times onward. Compact souvenirs, Their was an early catalog company Bannermans that sold all kinds of married items. Here's one from Tirris book Islamic Weapons. I really like it,but the knuckle guard seems to restrict usage to slashing only. Steve
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