Tulwar Hilt Straight Blade, Sukhela?

Rick · 23rd February 2011, 03:12 AM

It appears that I have one in fine grain wootz .

Never tried the flex much before .

So, what is the form called?

Not a kirach; a dhup ?

Norman McCormick · 24th February 2011, 10:45 PM

Hi Rick,
Thanks for posting your example, bend and all. Although I would need the sword in hand to be absolutely sure I can't see any sign of the forward curve which appears to classify and identify a Kirach/Kirash. If the sword I posted had a Scottish or English Basket Hilt rather than a 'Tulwar' type I'm sure it could be classified as a backsword with an unmarked continental European trade blade probably German. I'm pretty sure and with my limited experience, this may be a phrase I live to regret, that the blade is Indian made but more 18thC than 19thC. I just don't think this sword fits into the Kirach mould. This is not the only Indian sword that I have which isn't easily pigeonholed so maybe it is not so unusual to find unclassified and variant forms here and there from such an old and vast civilisation.
Regards,
Norman.

23rd February 2011, 03:12 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	It appears that I have one in fine grain wootz . Never tried the flex much before . So, what is the form called? Not a kirach; a dhup ? Attached Images Last edited by Rick; 23rd February 2011 at 03:41 AM.

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24th February 2011, 10:45 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Rick, Thanks for posting your example, bend and all. Although I would need the sword in hand to be absolutely sure I can't see any sign of the forward curve which appears to classify and identify a Kirach/Kirash. If the sword I posted had a Scottish or English Basket Hilt rather than a 'Tulwar' type I'm sure it could be classified as a backsword with an unmarked continental European trade blade probably German. I'm pretty sure and with my limited experience, this may be a phrase I live to regret, that the blade is Indian made but more 18thC than 19thC. I just don't think this sword fits into the Kirach mould. This is not the only Indian sword that I have which isn't easily pigeonholed so maybe it is not so unusual to find unclassified and variant forms here and there from such an old and vast civilisation. Regards, Norman.