A thought on Indian weapons

Jens Nordlunde · 25th January 2009, 10:04 PM

This is a very good example of a blade, which has been sharpened all the way, and not only at the curve

Pukka Bundook · 26th January 2009, 03:36 PM

Good morning Jens,
........or Good evening from your perspective!

I measured the grip length on four tulwars, (all I have!) and found them to be almost exactly as you say, very close to 8 cm Then I measured an old saif, and thought Now! this is Much larger! What do you know? exactly 8 cm! The saif grip of course has no pommel wheel to restrict the hand on the top-side, but has the L shape hilt.

Could you show us the flower of this very nice tulwar?

R.

Jens Nordlunde · 26th January 2009, 03:56 PM

Something is wrong . I will try again.

Jens Nordlunde · 26th January 2009, 03:57 PM

Here is the top of the disc.

Pukka Bundook · 26th January 2009, 08:54 PM

That is spectacular Jens.

Simply stunning.
I'm glad I asked to see it!!!!!

R.

olikara · 27th January 2009, 07:35 AM

Jens,

What kind of work is it on the hilt?

Nidhi

Jens Nordlunde · 27th January 2009, 04:37 PM

Nidhi,

The hilt is gilded silver and the enamelling technique is champlevé. You have to be careful when judging the picture of the disc, as it was cleaned just before it was taken, and the light was very sharp. I am not yet sure from where it comes, but as the red enamel is brownish, it could indicate Sind or that area. It is a pity it is not more intact, but it was my first enamelled hilt and I bought it many years ago.

Jens

26th January 2009, 03:57 PM	#4
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Here is the top of the disc. Attached Images

27th January 2009, 07:35 AM	#6
olikara Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: India Posts: 101	Inlay? Jens, What kind of work is it on the hilt? Nidhi

25th January 2009, 10:04 PM	#1
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	This is a very good example of a blade, which has been sharpened all the way, and not only at the curve

26th January 2009, 03:36 PM	#2
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Good morning Jens, ........or Good evening from your perspective! I measured the grip length on four tulwars, (all I have!) and found them to be almost exactly as you say, very close to 8 cm Then I measured an old saif, and thought Now! this is Much larger! What do you know? exactly 8 cm! The saif grip of course has no pommel wheel to restrict the hand on the top-side, but has the L shape hilt. Could you show us the flower of this very nice tulwar? R.

26th January 2009, 03:56 PM	#3
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Something is wrong . I will try again.

26th January 2009, 08:54 PM	#5
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	That is spectacular Jens. Simply stunning. I'm glad I asked to see it!!!!! R.

27th January 2009, 04:37 PM	#7
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Nidhi, The hilt is gilded silver and the enamelling technique is champlevé. You have to be careful when judging the picture of the disc, as it was cleaned just before it was taken, and the light was very sharp. I am not yet sure from where it comes, but as the red enamel is brownish, it could indicate Sind or that area. It is a pity it is not more intact, but it was my first enamelled hilt and I bought it many years ago. Jens