Help with possible Indian tulwar sword

Ian Crouch · 6th June 2006, 03:03 PM

Thank you to all those that have replied and who have helped me learn more about my tulwar sword. Looking at previous posts of similar swords, many appear to have the gap between the metal flanges and the blade (see last picture) and I assume therefore that this is representative of this type of sword and not indicative of a smaller replacement blade or missing part! I have also found small shavings of gold (leaf?) stuck at the base of the blade and wondered if parts of these swords were ever gold plated or if this could have originated from a previous battle! Any thoughts?

6th June 2006, 03:03 PM	#6
Ian Crouch Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4	Thank you to all those that have replied and who have helped me learn more about my tulwar sword. Looking at previous posts of similar swords, many appear to have the gap between the metal flanges and the blade (see last picture) and I assume therefore that this is representative of this type of sword and not indicative of a smaller replacement blade or missing part! I have also found small shavings of gold (leaf?) stuck at the base of the blade and wondered if parts of these swords were ever gold plated or if this could have originated from a previous battle! Any thoughts?