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25th September 2008, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Poole England
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The best "Tulwar" I have ever bought
A nice find at a local antiques fair.
The Vendor had several Tulwars and this. He charged me a little more than the others as he thought it was a slightly unusual Tulwar as it had a brass hilt and silver bands on the scabbard. I did not complain and gladly paid the money. Has anyone ever seen a straight bladed Piso Podang ? Or would it then have another name ? I cannot find any references or photographs. I would appreciate it if anyone can let me have any information on this. Thanks Royston |
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25th September 2008, 04:03 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Nice example; I like the engraving .
European blade ? |
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25th September 2008, 04:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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Here is one you asked for:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1706 |
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25th September 2008, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Coral Springs, FL
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25th September 2008, 05:24 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: East Coast USA
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It's not a tulwar
 That is a piso podang   Very nice pick up. Lew |
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26th September 2008, 12:41 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Poole England
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Straight Piso Podang
Gentlemen,
Thank you for your replies. Rick, it is a European blade, I just haven't cleaned it yet !! Ariel and CourseEight. Thanks for the links. I have never seen another with a straight blade so I am supposing that they are rare. The iron hilt looks even more uncommon. Photographs attached of mine. It is large at 92cm long with a 82 cm blade. The blade is definitely paterned but I would not like to say if it is native or not. Anyone got any suggestions? The scabbard appears contemporary and is a good fit. Regards Royston |
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