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Reload this Page mid 19c Tulwar?, please I would like some advice?
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Old 7th August 2006, 10:24 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

The hilt is down turned which you do not often see.
The design of the hilt actually seems to allow more movement from the wrist....not as restrictive as the 'straight' type. Also, with an edge on the 'back' of the blade (the last third approx.) it seems to suggest that this sword was used with a technique or style which relied on quick,accurate strikes with control from the wrist ??????
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