Tulwar Vs sabre.

[Pukka Bundook]

Don't worry Jens, I read your reply on the 'other' thread!
Jens,
Re. knowing which flower on the decoration represents which actual flower, I deduce this is of some importance in attracting the right entity?
Very fascinating!

Thank you for the tips re. Robert's book.

Found in the book "Sahib" another hint why the Tulwar cut so well.

In a fray with a Sikh warrior, a certain officer lost his hand to a cut delivered by his adversary, "with a hissing sound like an English pavier laying a slab"
(Paraphrased, don't have book with me at mo)
this would seem his adversary delivered the blow with all he had,....not holding back.
Interestingly, I've found myself emitting a similar sound when splitting stubborn fire-wood!...........You give it all you've got, right down to your socks!!
This I do find interesting, on account of the Indian practice of using a shield;
An English soldier had to use his sword for parrying as well as attack, So, probably would have to be more guarded in delivering his cuts, as a quick recovery of the sword hand would be nescessary.
With the Indian soldier, the shield would be used for parrying if needed in the much longer recovery time of a cut delivered with all his strength.

This is just a theory. any thoughts?