mid 19c Tulwar?, please I would like some advice?

katana · 1st August 2006, 02:47 PM

Had this Tulwar for a few months, only recently cleaned it. Could anyone identify the hilt design.
The edge has suffered old damage, one of the nicks has removed a 'lump' of the blade from one side (see pics) suggesting the blade is either laminated, pattern welded or has a hardened edge 'welded' to a softer spine?....I am reluctant to etch the blade and loose the patina. Could anyone tell by the photos?
Any other information or comments, as always, gratefully received

1st August 2006, 02:47 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	mid 19c Tulwar?, please I would like some advice? Had this Tulwar for a few months, only recently cleaned it. Could anyone identify the hilt design. The edge has suffered old damage, one of the nicks has removed a 'lump' of the blade from one side (see pics) suggesting the blade is either laminated, pattern welded or has a hardened edge 'welded' to a softer spine?....I am reluctant to etch the blade and loose the patina. Could anyone tell by the photos? Any other information or comments, as always, gratefully received Attached Images