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derek · 15th July 2005, 03:36 PM

This arrived yesterday. Tulwar style hilt, very solid, the blade is 17 inches, and the spine is thinner than most kukri - about 1/4 inch. I need to go back through some of my books, but is their a specific name for this style?

Also, the characters on the blade are the most interesting feature to this little "sword". I see what appears to be Naga serpents and two depictions of Hanuman?, side by side - what's up with that? And on the other side a god or king (Vishnu maybe?) with people bringing gifts? I don't know this stuff, but it looks to be telling an interesting story, can someone put it together?

Thanks,
-d

15th July 2005, 03:36 PM	#1
derek Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 215	Tulwar Hilt Kukri? Info Please. This arrived yesterday. Tulwar style hilt, very solid, the blade is 17 inches, and the spine is thinner than most kukri - about 1/4 inch. I need to go back through some of my books, but is their a specific name for this style? Also, the characters on the blade are the most interesting feature to this little "sword". I see what appears to be Naga serpents and two depictions of Hanuman?, side by side - what's up with that? And on the other side a god or king (Vishnu maybe?) with people bringing gifts? I don't know this stuff, but it looks to be telling an interesting story, can someone put it together? Thanks, -d Attached Images