Tulwar Hilted Shamshir

[Jim McDougall]

Its always incredible to see things like this posted, with tons of trolling but no entries. With Indian swords, most are either intimidated by them as they are a bit esoteric, or simply not interested (begs the question, then why read the post?). Pretty much standard forum mystery


This seems a pretty standard tulwar, probably Rajput, typical 19th c. but the blade is bit more curved than usual, not really a shamshir (note the 'Indian ricasso' ). I personally really like these rougher examples, fighting sabers. The Sikhs and and Rajputs were the most formidable warriors of all, and this deep curve lent well to the draw cut, meant business.

What are your ideas, lets compare notes,

Best
Jim