Need help with a tulwar

ward · 22nd September 2008, 07:40 PM

heat the handle not the blade will be fine. then smack the handle with a 2x4 will come right off

TVV · 22nd September 2008, 07:59 PM

Thank you for the responses.

Gene, I agree with you, the hilts on your tulwars are identical to the hilt on mine. Could you please take a photo and measurements of the pommel, so that I can try to use it in case I decide to have someone replicate it?

Thank you,

Teodor

ward · 22nd September 2008, 08:09 PM

It will be cheaper and easier to replace the handle.It is not a good enough handle to bother to restore it. Handles were routinely changed out so no greet loose.

TVV · 22nd September 2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

It will be cheaper and easier to replace the handle.It is not a good enough handle to bother to restore it. Handles were routinely changed out so no greet loose.

Thank you for your advice - I agree with you fully. I will leave it as is until I find a suitable handle for the replacement.

Atlantia · 22nd September 2008, 09:11 PM

ward · 22nd September 2008, 09:22 PM

regarding wootz do a test section start 400 the 800 1200 2400 then feric chloride use vinegar as last etch

Atlantia · 22nd September 2008, 09:26 PM

I have to say i would keep the original hilt.
This is a fine 'fighting' sword.
Plenty of Tulwars were made primarily for 'form' rather than 'function' but this one was made to fight. The hilt is a type that you do see quite regularly, I'm sure one of the experts on Tulwar hilt styles can tell us if there is any specific area or period for these, but they are beautiful in their simplicity. In fact it was one fo the things that attracted me to my pair. they have a solid feel to the hilt, but with some elegance, and they polish up beautifully.
IMHO, the hilt is original, it deserves to stay.

ward · 22nd September 2008, 09:53 PM

Cast pieces like thise one are generally late by the time you have a form made and have a multiple cast done you would be better off paying high retail for the piece. If it belonged to your great grandfather that would be one thing but this is not the case. When restoring a piece if the cost are way over a full retail price it is foolish. I have learned hard leasons from my mistakes.

22nd September 2008, 07:40 PM	#1
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	heat the handle not the blade will be fine. then smack the handle with a 2x4 will come right off Last edited by ward; 22nd September 2008 at 10:58 PM.

22nd September 2008, 07:59 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,664	Thank you for the responses. Gene, I agree with you, the hilts on your tulwars are identical to the hilt on mine. Could you please take a photo and measurements of the pommel, so that I can try to use it in case I decide to have someone replicate it? Thank you, Teodor

22nd September 2008, 08:09 PM	#3
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	It will be cheaper and easier to replace the handle.It is not a good enough handle to bother to restore it. Handles were routinely changed out so no greet loose.

22nd September 2008, 09:11 PM	#5
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928

22nd September 2008, 09:22 PM	#6
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	regarding wootz do a test section start 400 the 800 1200 2400 then feric chloride use vinegar as last etch

22nd September 2008, 09:26 PM	#7
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	I have to say i would keep the original hilt. This is a fine 'fighting' sword. Plenty of Tulwars were made primarily for 'form' rather than 'function' but this one was made to fight. The hilt is a type that you do see quite regularly, I'm sure one of the experts on Tulwar hilt styles can tell us if there is any specific area or period for these, but they are beautiful in their simplicity. In fact it was one fo the things that attracted me to my pair. they have a solid feel to the hilt, but with some elegance, and they polish up beautifully. IMHO, the hilt is original, it deserves to stay.

22nd September 2008, 09:53 PM	#8
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	Cast pieces like thise one are generally late by the time you have a form made and have a multiple cast done you would be better off paying high retail for the piece. If it belonged to your great grandfather that would be one thing but this is not the case. When restoring a piece if the cost are way over a full retail price it is foolish. I have learned hard leasons from my mistakes.