Question on tulwar blade construction

Pukka Bundook · 12th January 2016, 08:26 PM

A very good bladesmith mended one for me, (pattern -welded blade), and afterwards I could hardly find the join. This was done just a few years ago.
I would like to give the man credit, but he does not want to get inundated with this type of work, so asked me to keep it quiet.

I must respect that, but yes, it Is possible to have someone weld a blade and make an excellent job still.

What made me think the repair above was new-ish is the way the light catches the added piece;
It Appears to have multiple facets (or a bit wavey) on each side, not dead true as the rest of the blade seems to be.
It Is a good join though!!

Richard.

12th January 2016, 08:26 PM	#24
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	A very good bladesmith mended one for me, (pattern -welded blade), and afterwards I could hardly find the join. This was done just a few years ago. I would like to give the man credit, but he does not want to get inundated with this type of work, so asked me to keep it quiet. I must respect that, but yes, it Is possible to have someone weld a blade and make an excellent job still. What made me think the repair above was new-ish is the way the light catches the added piece; It Appears to have multiple facets (or a bit wavey) on each side, not dead true as the rest of the blade seems to be. It Is a good join though!! Richard.