Tulwar bought on Sunday, 09.02.25

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by David R

Not brass at all, it's all a dull silver in colour, the yellow colour is due to the light. From wikipedia, "A naturally occurring ore composition in China was smelted into the alloy known as paktong or báitóng (白銅) ('white copper' or cupro nickel)."

It's a fairly common silver substitute in the East, and was imported into Europe The earliest European mention of paktong occurs in the year 1597. From then until the end of the eighteenth century there are references to it as having been exported from Canton to Europe.

David, this is a GREAT bit of information, and really important to note in the dilemmas we face in identifying these swords which often have these odd metallic characteristics. Thank you so much!!! Going in my notes in block letters

[David R]

Giving this post a bump, as it seems to have sunk into oblivion.

[Rick]

No oblivion David. Looking at one of my tulwars I see that the blade form is quite similar. It is so sharp it will cut you if you look at it the wrong way.
I use mine to practice draw cuts on pool noodles.