Help needed with Tulwar.

Pukka Bundook · 26th December 2007, 05:28 PM

Here are the sellers pictures of the Tulwar:

Jeff D · 26th December 2007, 05:33 PM

Hi Pukka Bundook,

Looks like silver paint on top of the rust?

To quote Jens;
Happy working and a happy New Year to you and yours.
Jeff

Battara · 26th December 2007, 06:31 PM

Jeff you have a good point. It looks weird and silver paint makes sense.

ward · 26th December 2007, 06:43 PM

that is a wwII tulwar that has been dumped in muratic acid. you could sand it down but this was not a expensive piece to start with. a lot of work for not much return

katana · 26th December 2007, 06:47 PM

If it is paint it is liable to be acrylic or cellulose ( the paint, if it is paint looks to be sprayed on ...aerosol probably). Ordinary paint stripper should easily remove the paint, but do not leave it for too long as it will leave slight staining on the metal beneath.

Regards David

Pukka Bundook · 26th December 2007, 10:54 PM

Fellows, it's not paint. Wish it was.

I put some paint remover on it, no joy. got a creepy feeling, and tried some bluing solution...........and it turned colour.
Tried some 600 grade wet 'n' dry, and it is just steel.

Ward,
How do you know it's WW2?
The remains of the koftgari on the hilt are heavier and better quality than I have on the others. and to me it seems earlier, though I am No expert!

Does not the blade show a folded pattern?

Will send more pics ASAP.

Thank you for all comments,

R.

ward · 27th December 2007, 12:39 AM

that canvas scabbard is the giveaway. with muratic used on it start with 200 grit and work down. It still is going to take forever

Pukka Bundook · 27th December 2007, 04:14 AM

Ward,

the canvas scabbard came with it, but was not made for it. it is way too big and sloppy.
I must say I found it somewhat astounding to date something simply by the packing it now appears in.

Was heavy Koftgari used on WW2 tulwars?
I think not.

26th December 2007, 05:28 PM	#1
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Here are the sellers pictures of the Tulwar:

26th December 2007, 05:33 PM	#2
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Hi Pukka Bundook, Looks like silver paint on top of the rust? To quote Jens; Happy working and a happy New Year to you and yours. Jeff

26th December 2007, 06:31 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Jeff you have a good point. It looks weird and silver paint makes sense.

26th December 2007, 06:43 PM	#4
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	that is a wwII tulwar that has been dumped in muratic acid. you could sand it down but this was not a expensive piece to start with. a lot of work for not much return

26th December 2007, 06:47 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	If it is paint it is liable to be acrylic or cellulose ( the paint, if it is paint looks to be sprayed on ...aerosol probably). Ordinary paint stripper should easily remove the paint, but do not leave it for too long as it will leave slight staining on the metal beneath. Regards David

26th December 2007, 10:54 PM	#6
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Fellows, it's not paint. Wish it was. I put some paint remover on it, no joy. got a creepy feeling, and tried some bluing solution...........and it turned colour. Tried some 600 grade wet 'n' dry, and it is just steel. Ward, How do you know it's WW2? The remains of the koftgari on the hilt are heavier and better quality than I have on the others. and to me it seems earlier, though I am No expert! Does not the blade show a folded pattern? Will send more pics ASAP. Thank you for all comments, R.

27th December 2007, 12:39 AM	#7
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	that canvas scabbard is the giveaway. with muratic used on it start with 200 grit and work down. It still is going to take forever

27th December 2007, 04:14 AM	#8
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Ward, the canvas scabbard came with it, but was not made for it. it is way too big and sloppy. I must say I found it somewhat astounding to date something simply by the packing it now appears in. Was heavy Koftgari used on WW2 tulwars? I think not.