tulwar identification

weapons 27 · 18th March 2012, 06:31 PM

hi

could you identify this marking and this type of blade. dating and its source

thank you

antoine

ericlaude · 18th March 2012, 11:27 PM

Hi Antoine,
Can you show the photos?

Stan S. · 19th March 2012, 01:29 AM

Need a pic

weapons 27 · 19th March 2012, 06:14 AM

sorry
pictures

A.alnakkas · 19th March 2012, 03:43 PM

Interesting tulwar. Is it sharp?

weapons 27 · 19th March 2012, 06:10 PM

yes is very sharp
antoine

Stan S. · 20th March 2012, 02:50 AM

This an interesting tulwar. Serrated blades became popular in India sometime in the 17-18th century. Serrations come in a few different forms, and were thought to be more effective against chainmail. Hence is the interesting pattern on this sword - each little spike was ment to grab a ring and pry it open, while the small blade section behind it would cut the flesh underneath teh armor. However, these blades were difficult to produce and as intimidating as they looked, did not perform better than straight edge ones. Therefore, after coming in and going out of fashion a few times, these blades became obsolete. Now they are somewhat of a rarity although not impossible to find.

I really like the hilt on this sword. With its chased floral designs and a fancy knuckle guard, it is a beuty to look at. By the way, as I am sure you have noticed, langets on this sword are bent inward. You may want to consider pulling them out a bit. Or, if you wish, leave them as is - this doesn't really take away from this sword.

This tulwar is likely from the North of India (Punjab?) and dates to around mid 18th century

weapons 27 · 20th March 2012, 07:01 AM

ok stan

thank you for information

antoine

Multumesc · 20th March 2012, 01:40 PM

Very beautiful sword.

Stan S. · 20th March 2012, 01:54 PM

By the way, the blade may be wootz. The markings don't really mean much - they are generic bladesmith stamps often found on swords from the Middle East were used as signs of quality (which at times is debatable)

18th March 2012, 06:31 PM	#1
weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	tulwar identification hi could you identify this marking and this type of blade. dating and its source thank you antoine

19th March 2012, 06:14 AM	#4
weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	tulwar sorry pictures Attached Images

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ericlaude Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 187	Hi Antoine, Can you show the photos?

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Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	Need a pic

19th March 2012, 03:43 PM	#5
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Interesting tulwar. Is it sharp?

19th March 2012, 06:10 PM	#6
weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	yes is very sharp antoine

20th March 2012, 02:50 AM	#7
Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	This an interesting tulwar. Serrated blades became popular in India sometime in the 17-18th century. Serrations come in a few different forms, and were thought to be more effective against chainmail. Hence is the interesting pattern on this sword - each little spike was ment to grab a ring and pry it open, while the small blade section behind it would cut the flesh underneath teh armor. However, these blades were difficult to produce and as intimidating as they looked, did not perform better than straight edge ones. Therefore, after coming in and going out of fashion a few times, these blades became obsolete. Now they are somewhat of a rarity although not impossible to find. I really like the hilt on this sword. With its chased floral designs and a fancy knuckle guard, it is a beuty to look at. By the way, as I am sure you have noticed, langets on this sword are bent inward. You may want to consider pulling them out a bit. Or, if you wish, leave them as is - this doesn't really take away from this sword. This tulwar is likely from the North of India (Punjab?) and dates to around mid 18th century

20th March 2012, 07:01 AM	#8
weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	ok stan thank you for information antoine

20th March 2012, 01:40 PM	#9
Multumesc Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Romania Posts: 203	Very beautiful sword.

20th March 2012, 01:54 PM	#10
Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	By the way, the blade may be wootz. The markings don't really mean much - they are generic bladesmith stamps often found on swords from the Middle East were used as signs of quality (which at times is debatable)