Tulwar or not ?

Norman McCormick · 7th December 2007, 07:49 PM

Hello,
Have just acquired this item and am not sure about it and would like some help. Quite short at 29 1/2 inches overall, blade 25 inches. Thought it might be modern but the hilt looks quite worn, smooth and used and the blade although short in comparison to the Tulwar I already own is sharp and looks to have been continually sharpened for some time, the scabbard is leather over a wooden core and sewn up the back. Looks quite a utility item, although reasonably constructed, and I would liken it to European sidearms issued to the rank and file. Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
Norman.

7th December 2007, 07:49 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,646	Tulwar or not ? Hello, Have just acquired this item and am not sure about it and would like some help. Quite short at 29 1/2 inches overall, blade 25 inches. Thought it might be modern but the hilt looks quite worn, smooth and used and the blade although short in comparison to the Tulwar I already own is sharp and looks to have been continually sharpened for some time, the scabbard is leather over a wooden core and sewn up the back. Looks quite a utility item, although reasonably constructed, and I would liken it to European sidearms issued to the rank and file. Any help would be appreciated. Regards, Norman. Attached Images