Short bladed tulwar

Henk · 19th August 2007, 05:32 PM

Hi Lew,

Maybe it was made for a boy. That might explain why it is a short one.

Flavio, you made a big mistake in your translation. It says "send to Henk asap" The word "Flavio" is not present on the entire piece.

Congrats Lew, it is a beauty.

Lew · 19th August 2007, 05:42 PM

Flavio that was an amazing translation

Didn't know it was written in Italian?

Henk the hilt is full sized my big hand fits rather nicely. I think this is an adult sword. Either a court sword or some type of palace sword to be used in tight spaces.

Lew

katana · 19th August 2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Henk the hilt is full sized my big hand fits rather nicely. I think this is an adult sword. Either a court sword or some type of palace sword to be used in tight spaces.

Lew

I agree Lew, seems the most likely or perhaps for an Indian warrior with extraordinary long arms

Regards David

ariel · 19th August 2007, 07:06 PM

Could it be an equivalent of "nimcha"? SW India had a large Arab-related populations. Perhaps, it is not a " boy toy" or a ceremonial gift but rather just a short sword similar in its function to the naval cutlass.

Tim Simmons · 19th August 2007, 07:09 PM

Boy toys have more curves and often smell nice. A close up of the fuller end and sword tip would be helpful.

Lew · 19th August 2007, 11:01 PM

Here is a close up of tip and koftgari on the spine. Ham was able to translate it and it reads "THERE IS NO HERO LIKE 'ALI AND SWORD LIKE DHUL'FAKAR".

Lew

Ian · 20th August 2007, 12:37 AM

Lew:

The blade looks as though it has been shortened to me. The broad fuller runs right through the tip area. Perhaps an old favorite that broke and someone had it reworked (albeit a very good reshaping).

Ian.

19th August 2007, 11:01 PM	#6
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Here is a close up of tip and koftgari on the spine. Ham was able to translate it and it reads "THERE IS NO HERO LIKE 'ALI AND SWORD LIKE DHUL'FAKAR". Lew Attached Images Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 19th August 2007 at 11:16 PM.

19th August 2007, 05:32 PM	#1
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Hi Lew, Maybe it was made for a boy. That might explain why it is a short one. Flavio, you made a big mistake in your translation. It says "send to Henk asap" The word "Flavio" is not present on the entire piece. Congrats Lew, it is a beauty.

19th August 2007, 05:42 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Flavio that was an amazing translation Didn't know it was written in Italian? Henk the hilt is full sized my big hand fits rather nicely. I think this is an adult sword. Either a court sword or some type of palace sword to be used in tight spaces. Lew

19th August 2007, 07:06 PM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Could it be an equivalent of "nimcha"? SW India had a large Arab-related populations. Perhaps, it is not a " boy toy" or a ceremonial gift but rather just a short sword similar in its function to the naval cutlass.

19th August 2007, 07:09 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Boy toys have more curves and often smell nice. A close up of the fuller end and sword tip would be helpful.

20th August 2007, 12:37 AM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Lew: The blade looks as though it has been shortened to me. The broad fuller runs right through the tip area. Perhaps an old favorite that broke and someone had it reworked (albeit a very good reshaping). Ian.