Another tulwar

fernando · 17th November 2007, 11:17 PM

I am not sure on the seriousness of this one, on what touches
the hilt, which is nickel plated (chromed ?) brass. The seller says it's 18th century, but that could be his story.
The blade looks fine, with its three fullers, the top one ending where the false edge starts. Some "intentional" dots at the forte, mostly under the langet, look like some kind of mark.
I think i see some activity on the steel ... could it be wootz?
The scabbard is recent. Seller says 19th century, but i wonder.
I will be glad to receive some coments.
Thanks
Fernando

17th November 2007, 11:17 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Another tulwar I am not sure on the seriousness of this one, on what touches the hilt, which is nickel plated (chromed ?) brass. The seller says it's 18th century, but that could be his story. The blade looks fine, with its three fullers, the top one ending where the false edge starts. Some "intentional" dots at the forte, mostly under the langet, look like some kind of mark. I think i see some activity on the steel ... could it be wootz? The scabbard is recent. Seller says 19th century, but i wonder. I will be glad to receive some coments. Thanks Fernando Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 18th November 2007 at 12:11 AM.