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Hi All
I would like to have some opinions on the possible uses of this short bladed tulwar? Blade length is about 22" long. Any theories would be appreciated. Lew |
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Hi Lew,
I think that this particular kind of tulwar is a gift for someone and if I read well on the disc pommel there is a write .... SEND TO FLAVIO ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Very nice, congrats ![]() |
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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. |
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Flavio that was an amazing translation
![]() ![]() 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 |
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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.
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#7 |
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It's called a Kathi sword.
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Welcome to the forum!
Lew died several years ago and all pieces of his collection were sold. Here's the page of this sword: http://www.vikingsword.com/lew/w0090/w0090.html If you're lucky, a forumite obtained this sword and may contact you if willing to pass it on... Regards, Kai |
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