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RobT · Today, 01:29 AM

Jim Mcdougal,

Since, AFAIK, the basket hilt tulwar form (which I have heard called the Indo/Moslem hilt) is invariably found paired with a rather short blade, I asked essentially same question you are asking. See the current thread, Nepalese Tulwar-hilted Kukri or ??? started by DaveA. It would appear that this style hilt is found with a variety of blade shapes who’s only commonality is their short length. The blade length would be good for maritime use and the basket on the hilt would be handy in close melee as a brass knuckle.

Sincerely,
RobT

Today, 01:29 AM	#2
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 610	I Wondered The Same Thing Jim Mcdougal, Since, AFAIK, the basket hilt tulwar form (which I have heard called the Indo/Moslem hilt) is invariably found paired with a rather short blade, I asked essentially same question you are asking. See the current thread, Nepalese Tulwar-hilted Kukri or ??? started by DaveA. It would appear that this style hilt is found with a variety of blade shapes who’s only commonality is their short length. The blade length would be good for maritime use and the basket on the hilt would be handy in close melee as a brass knuckle. Sincerely, RobT